TRD springs: DIY or no?

[LoCoRolla]

I'm trying to put some TRD springs on the rolla soon, and I'm debating whether or not to do the work myself. I'm guessing the installation would probably cost around $200 with alignment. With parts is about $400 +/- $25.

Is there anything that will break if I go after it myself? Figure a spring compressor and press/clamp tool (for tie-rod ends) would be the only tools I'd need to rent, and I could manage the rest with hand tools. The $200 savings would then be put towards strut bars front and rear.

Who has done this? What would you have done differently?

 

[JoshTRD]

installing springs is easy.....i installed all around coilovers with nothing but hand tools and i hope to never do that again....tbh the hardest part of it all is compressing the spring with hand tools so i suggest trying to find a electric wrench but if not than it is 100% doable with just hand tools....just get the car suspended on jacks, take off the wheel and everything comes of with a few bolt removals.

 

[tangocharlie]

"...installation would probably cost around $200 with alignment...."

If you DIY - what will your alignment cost - assume you can not do this yourself...

Sounds like a no-brainer pay the $200

 

[JohnnieXSE]

There are tutorial videos in YouTube.

 

[Chris Denton]

The supplied directions are all you need.
The endlinks will pop out easily so save your money on the tool.
Get some cheap spring compressors at your local Harbor Freight, about $20 with coupon.
You can get an awesome torque wrench by Tekton Tools on Amazon, about $50.
It’s super easy!!
Read those instructions!!