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Old 03-09-2010, 05:30 PM
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Default Trustworthy shops in Tacoma to install springs?

OK, I could probably do it myself with the help of some friends....BUT, due to the awesome handling of the S, I want it done correctly and precise. I have Espelir springs on the S and have recently purchased stock springs. When I bought the S it had the Espelirs on it and I am taking it back to stock suspension.

Any shops in the Tacoma area which can be trusted to do it right? Is the H dealer the right place to go? Any idea of what the cost to swap springs would be?

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you should of asked me. Go to axiom in lakewood. Kyle should give a good deal.
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Terry, I would recommend the guys at Speedfactory any day!

They are very knowledgeable and helpful!
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There is no "science" to replacing an aftermarket set of springs with a factory set of springs, save your dollars, do it your self and learn something about your car. After your done take you car to get an alignment. thats about as precise as you can get.

You can rent a spring compressor for close to nothing at you local autozone etc.

If you do decide to take it to a shop, your looking to pay an hourly rate of $60+ and your looking at 1.5 - 2hrs or $120 - 200 dollars. An alignment will cost you $80-150+ dollars.

"buy tools not labor" good luck
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The guys at Speedfactory are knowledgeable!

But I also agree with UpsFella,

do it yourself and learn something about your car



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I'm gonna have to 3rd what UpsFella is saying. There's no "precise" (incorrect use of the word btw ) way to do this. A shop installing your stuff is not going to make the car handle different than you doing it yourself, so you might as well do it yourself. Remember to get that alignment when you're done (which a shop would charge extra for, if they even had the tools).
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I 4th upsfella, but if you do go to a shop go to speedfactory...
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Do it yourself, theres a good DIY on the site i did it with a buddy in less than 2 hours with jackstands
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