Got Tte Lowering Springs

[Roly]

Just taken delivery of my TTE lowering springs for my 2002 corolla:thumbsup:

Thought it best to get the local Toyota dealer to fit them, what should I be worried about? Alignment, camber etc. Will they do a good job or am I better to go elsewhere?

Will it actually make the ride any better than the stock springs?

Cheers all

[K19NE G]

Just taken delivery of my TTE lowering springs for my 2002 corolla:thumbsup:

Thought it best to get the local Toyota dealer to fit them, what should I be worried about? Alignment, camber etc. Will they do a good job or am I better to go elsewhere?

Will it actually make the ride any better than the stock springs?

Cheers all

It'll cost about £300 and the wheel alignment etc is taken care of at the same time. You'll notice more of a difference than I did as my T Sport was already 20mm lower than other models, but it's by no means harsh and improves steering response and the look of the car dramatically...

[Ckman85]

Theirs is a difference compared to standard springs, i fitted TTE springs bout 2 months ago and adding a strut makes it even betta. i wouldnt recommend taking it to a toyota dealer bcos they will probably charge u a fortune, id take it to a specialist which will charge cheaper. i took my car to Elite in dagenham, cost me £99 but thats with a discount from them bcos i know some1 that knows some1. ahaahahaha

[Roly]

Local dealer will do it for 2 hours labour which works out to be about £185 inc VAT, but I wonder now whether that includes wheel alignment? When I originally asked I got them to quote for parts and labour and they didn't mention any other costs...might check again!

[KevT3]

Local dealer will do it for 2 hours labour which works out to be about £185 inc VAT, but I wonder now whether that includes wheel alignment? When I originally asked I got them to quote for parts and labour and they didn't mention any other costs...might check again!

Could you tell me what they say after you ask? I am thinking of asking the dealer to fit it as well... So how much for parts and labour?

Regards,

Kevin

[G6-R]

I did change my TTE springs myself and a little help of mechanic that i now that works at my dealer .

I did the backside all by my self with out help

i unsrewed them and took the front shocks to the mechanic i changed the frontsprings bcause theres to much power on the frontsprings ( it could kill you when you do it wrong) than wait a few days so the springs can set them selfs and than let the wheel aglignment do by a Tyreshop they are more experienced

thats what i did ;)

[KevT3]

Just got a quote from a local garage, they are saying 50 pounds a corner plus VAT!!!!!

That means about 250 in total just for labour!!! Not a chance! Dunno if that is just an odd one out there...

Regards,

Kevin

I did change my TTE springs myself and a little help of mechanic that i now that works at my dealer .

I did the backside all by my self with out help

i unsrewed them and took the front shocks to the mechanic i changed the frontsprings bcause theres to much power on the frontsprings ( it could kill you when you do it wrong) than wait a few days so the springs can set them selfs and than let the wheel aglignment do by a Tyreshop they are more experienced

thats what i did ;)

If I let the dealer to do it, would they align the wheel for me afterwards?

KEv

[G6-R]

You always could ask them to do the wheel alignment a couple of days later , its better for the springs

Local dealer will do it for 2 hours labour which works out to be about £185 inc VAT, but I wonder now whether that includes wheel alignment? When I originally asked I got them to quote for parts and labour and they didn't mention any other costs...might check again!

Could you tell me what they say after you ask? I am thinking of asking the dealer to fit it as well... So how much for parts and labour?

Regards,

Kevin

Yo guy do you have money enough !!!!!!!!!!! whats the problem do you have 2 LEFThands orso

save some money and do it like i told you

get the frontshocks out of the car and bring them to the Dealer when they changed them set them back

the backside is so easy

do it whit a mate and take a good look and don,t be afrais

else come to Holland on holyday and i will do it for you .......................................... just kidding ;)

Kev send me your emailadres and i will send you some pics

jo.dekroon@home.nl

[Scottish_SR]

If you get your hands on a set of spring clamps then the jobs not difficult and you will save yourself £200!

[G6-R]

If you get your hands on a set of spring clamps then the jobs not difficult and you will save yourself £200!

Yep thats what i mean

[KevT3]

If you get your hands on a set of spring clamps then the jobs not difficult and you will save yourself £200!

Yep thats what i mean

looks so comoplex though for beginners like us... I can't even figure out how to change the bulb on the dash board... :( how am i supposed to change the spring??

[bert.tsport]

mine was done at local garage, 3hrs labour and wheel alignment £192. inc VAT.

[Chyownster]

to be honest changing a buld on a dashboard is damn annoying and sometimes quite hard. The springs are quite easy to fit. just get a decent set of spring compressors ;)

[Ckman85]

Damn, £200 thats harsh, like i told u bfor, i paid £99 to get mine fitted and aligned but if i didnt get a discount i still would of only paid £130 for it. you just need to find a decent place that can do it and itll be cheaper dealers r rip offs

[KevT3]

Hey, I found this which would be very helpful i guess for anyone who is thinking of changing the spring themselves!

http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6547

It doesn't look that difficult actually...

Kev

[KevT3]

You always could ask them to do the wheel alignment a couple of days later , its better for the springs

Local dealer will do it for 2 hours labour which works out to be about £185 inc VAT, but I wonder now whether that includes wheel alignment? When I originally asked I got them to quote for parts and labour and they didn't mention any other costs...might check again!

Could you tell me what they say after you ask? I am thinking of asking the dealer to fit it as well... So how much for parts and labour?

Regards,

Kevin

Yo guy do you have money enough !!!!!!!!!!! whats the problem do you have 2 LEFThands orso

save some money and do it like i told you

get the frontshocks out of the car and bring them to the Dealer when they changed them set them back

the backside is so easy

do it whit a mate and take a good look and don,t be afrais

else come to Holland on holyday and i will do it for you .......................................... just kidding ;)

Kev send me your emailadres and i will send you some pics

jo.dekroon@home.nl

Hey Jo,

I might do it myself actually... :) could you send me some photos of how to get to the three rear bolts at the rear please.

Is the front really that dangerous to do? If i use a spring compressor, isn't that just a matter of cramping it and release the plate and the most dangerous part is only the bolt on the top might fly out at 100m/h ?

Regards,

Kevin

[bert.tsport]

my personal opinion is that, if you are not mechanically minded take it to a garage. its not worth messing with any of the running gear on a car if your not sure. its what keeps you on the road you see. for a couple of hundred its better to be safe than sorry.

[KevT3]

my personal opinion is that, if you are not mechanically minded take it to a garage. its not worth messing with any of the running gear on a car if your not sure. its what keeps you on the road you see. for a couple of hundred its better to be safe than sorry.

ok... Bert, you changed my mind again...

[bert.tsport]

my personal opinion is that, if you are not mechanically minded take it to a garage. its not worth messing with any of the running gear on a car if your not sure. its what keeps you on the road you see. for a couple of hundred its better to be safe than sorry.

ok... Bert, you changed my mind again...

no problem, you would worry too much if you did it yourself.

if you want the email address to where i had mine done in Coventry let me know.

[KevT3]

my personal opinion is that, if you are not mechanically minded take it to a garage. its not worth messing with any of the running gear on a car if your not sure. its what keeps you on the road you see. for a couple of hundred its better to be safe than sorry.

ok... Bert, you changed my mind again...

no problem, you would worry too much if you did it yourself.

if you want the email address to where i had mine done in Coventry let me know.

please, can i get the same discount? ;) i live in milton keynes, not too far away

[Roly]

OK just spoken to Toyota service (who you have to book a time slot through) and it appears their info is different to parts where you first get your quote from. To fit a set is round terms £180 a pair so total job is four hours totalling £372 all in. Beyond my budget at the moment so any ideas of a good garage around Reading area?

[G6-R]

OK just spoken to Toyota service (who you have to book a time slot through) and it appears their info is different to parts where you first get your quote from. To fit a set is round terms £180 a pair so total job is four hours totalling £372 all in. Beyond my budget at the moment so any ideas of a good garage around Reading area?

When your a littlebit technical do it with a friend together

[KevT3]

Do you mean trying to convince you guys to live in UK? So I can have people to work on that with me?

Regards,

Kevin

[G6-R]

Do you mean trying to convince you guys to live in UK? So I can have people to work on that with me?

Regards,

Kevin

Is there nobody from the TOC living nearby you that is willing to

[mr_miller]

i did the springs on my fiat tipo 1.9 tuuuurbooo diesel, back in the day. Never again ever ever ever ever. Spring clamps failing is not a fun or an enlightening experience. My advice, don't drink for a month and get some1 else to do it.