Anyone knows a good place to install lowering springs in the Tacoma WA area?

Just finished adding the wheels on the Prius, and yes the gap is pretty big. I've been reading other threads about aftermarket springs. The dealers around here will only work on TRDs. I am new to the area and do not know any shops. The only other place I went to was Midas, and the tech give me the why would you lower a Prius look, then told me they would charge $280 for the install and 90 for the alignment (The price is not the best, but it was the attitude that made me think twice) I researched the DIY route and I know my limits, I am lacking tools and skills for the task. Please help.

 

I've been reading good things about the TRDs, and even better things about the Eibachs. Anything I should look out for in terms of additional wear and tear to the rest of the suspension system. This car is the first one I bought new and also the first I plan to keep for the long haul. What else should I replace to better compliment the new springs to improve longevity?

 

Thanks for the advice, I have budgeted $500 for the job. The dealership quoted me $470 w/ military discount, parts and labor w/o alignment. The problem is I don't want to be limited to TRD springs only, and I was reading additional components that I should think about. Shocks, coil overs, etc. to limit the additional wear and tear from only changing the springs. I only know what I would like my car to look like, but I am a total newbie when it comes to car parts. I definitely don't want to damage the car in anyway. And the DIY route is out of the question. I=no skills, no tools, no garage so I am willing to pay a little more for a place I can trust. I am trying to be patient, my teenage newbie giant turbo w/o proper air intake breaking the car days are long over.

 

Thanks for the tip Critic, I will search the catalog for the additional parts mentioned. I never owned a car for more than 3 years so I never had to worry about wear and tear and down the road stuff. I will dig deeper into the past threads, it's just so many to dig through

I move around alot, and my tools include a screw driver set, hammer, slip wrench, and a power drill, definitely not automotive stuff. Also, I cannot do mechanical work in my apartment parking lot even if I was up for the task.

I'm going to call Toyota today about warranty stuff. I read here that the warranty would not be voided, but I am still concerned that if I only install the springs and not the other complimentary parts then I might land in the gray legal area.

Argh they price we pay for beauty.

 

I'm a total newbie myself, but I believe coilovers are springs and shock system, and some are adjustable for height and drive quality. You might be thinking about sleeve coilovers, which you can play mix and match with shocks of your choice, and I have not found one that works with the stock shocks.
Since traditional and full bodied coilovers comes preloaded, I would think they work better and last longer. There is however a Big difference in price.
That is why I was trying to confirm only switching out the springs will not lead to catastrophic damages down the road.

 

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That's what I've been reading. I think I am going to suck it up and deal with the additional wear and tear for now.

 

Sorry, I've been hitting the reply button and not the edit on my own messages

 

After quite a bit of research, I ended up installing them myself with the help of a friend.
J&H Auto Shop is one of the only shop I felt comfortable with and they were asking $300 for labor. (Springs and sway bar 2-3 hour job)
J & H Auto Repair : Auto Repair Olympia WA : Olympia WA 98506 Automobile Service and Repair

I took it to the Dealership for an alignment after a tank of gas, I thought if I did anything horribly wrong, they would let me know. Been driving with them for almost 2K miles now with zero problems