Cheap Spring Install - Toyota Yaris Forums

chief broom · 02-13-2009, 01:39 PM

I have been looking for the cheapest place in the St. Louis area to get lowering springs installed, and so far haven't found anything I would call cheap. Does anyone in the area have any suggestions? Thanks

turboyaris · 02-13-2009, 02:14 PM

do it yourself!!! all the cool kids are doing it, there is a write-up on here telling you what to do, rent the tool from autozone and you are good to go, cost is free

Tamago · 02-13-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by turboyaris

do it yourself!!! all the cool kids are doing it, there is a write-up on here telling you what to do, rent the tool from autozone and you are good to go, cost is free

what tool do you speak of?

spring compressor?

it's not needed

Thirty-Nine · 02-13-2009, 02:28 PM

I used a spring compressor on the fronts, although like Tamago said, it's not really needed. If you want a bit of extra safety you can use it. They're usually free to rent at Autozone/Shucks/Kragen/Checker ($50 refundable deposit).

On my xB, the fronts literally did not need a compressor. My Yaris front struts were under a bit more pressure, though.

chief broom · 02-13-2009, 09:40 PM

I would love to do it myself, but my apartment does not allow automotive work to take place in the parking lots... and I have no mechanical skills

pst4life · 02-13-2009, 10:25 PM

that sucks buy the spring and go to a shop and see if they can do it for u or just go to a friends house and do it there

texkid · 02-14-2009, 12:30 AM

I understand your apartment issue. But you don't have a friend that is a gearhead? All guys know at least one person that knows something about cars. I am NOT mechanically inclined, I am just a cheap bastard, thats why I work on my own car. Nonetheless, changes the springs are almost the easiest thing you can do next to changing the motor oil.

The best way to describe, its almost like changing a hard drive, you have to move certain parts out of the way to change one piece and then put everything back together.

ddongbap · 02-14-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by texkid

I understand your apartment issue. But you don't have a friend that is a gearhead? All guys know at least one person that knows something about cars. I am NOT mechanically inclined, I am just a cheap bastard, thats why I work on my own car. Nonetheless, changes the springs are almost the easiest thing you can do next to changing the motor oil.

The best way to describe, its almost like changing a hard drive, you have to move certain parts out of the way to change one piece and then put everything back together.

Except the pieces are like, 63x larger.

texkid · 02-14-2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ddongbap

Except the pieces are like, 63x larger.

Lets not split hairs here.

Tamago · 02-14-2009, 10:12 AM

i never thought i'd see a harddrive and suspension compared to each other. . i've officially reached the end of the internet...

pst4life · 02-14-2009, 05:11 PM

wow really 63x larger then u must be weak if u can pick up a box with springs in it

texkid · 02-14-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

i never thought i'd see a harddrive and suspension compared to each other. . i've officially reached the end of the internet...

LMAO! I like using analogies no matter how weird it may sound.

02-13-2009, 01:39 PM	#1
chief broom Drives: 2008 Black LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3	Cheap Spring Install I have been looking for the cheapest place in the St. Louis area to get lowering springs installed, and so far haven't found anything I would call cheap. Does anyone in the area have any suggestions? Thanks

02-13-2009, 02:28 PM	#4
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I used a spring compressor on the fronts, although like Tamago said, it's not really needed. If you want a bit of extra safety you can use it. They're usually free to rent at Autozone/Shucks/Kragen/Checker ($50 refundable deposit). On my xB, the fronts literally did not need a compressor. My Yaris front struts were under a bit more pressure, though. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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turboyaris Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 459	do it yourself!!! all the cool kids are doing it, there is a write-up on here telling you what to do, rent the tool from autozone and you are good to go, cost is free

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chief broom Drives: 2008 Black LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3	I would love to do it myself, but my apartment does not allow automotive work to take place in the parking lots... and I have no mechanical skills

02-13-2009, 10:25 PM	#6
pst4life Projekt Sreet Tunzers Drives: white yaris s with intake and Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: denver colorado Posts: 20	that sucks buy the spring and go to a shop and see if they can do it for u or just go to a friends house and do it there

02-14-2009, 12:30 AM	#7
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	I understand your apartment issue. But you don't have a friend that is a gearhead? All guys know at least one person that knows something about cars. I am NOT mechanically inclined, I am just a cheap bastard, thats why I work on my own car. Nonetheless, changes the springs are almost the easiest thing you can do next to changing the motor oil. The best way to describe, its almost like changing a hard drive, you have to move certain parts out of the way to change one piece and then put everything back together.

02-14-2009, 05:11 PM	#11
pst4life Projekt Sreet Tunzers Drives: white yaris s with intake and Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: denver colorado Posts: 20	wow really 63x larger then u must be weak if u can pick up a box with springs in it