Coach builder TRD Pro installation

i just got my Coach builder TRD Pro upgrade kit from David at Ekstrom designs. According to David, his local Toyota dealership can do an install with about 3 to 4 hours in labor. I took my kit to my local dealership and they quoted me 11 hours of labor for install. That’s almost 3 times what David says it should take. I told them it sounded like they were really not interested in the business. They claimed that they do redi lift installs and that take 8 hours of labor and “The lift you want requires removing rear springs and putting in press to remove bushings.” which requires additional labor. Obviously I am calling around to try to get more estimates but I was curious what everyone else was being charged for install for Coachbuilder, Toytec, Redi lift, etc. As always, thanks for your input.

 

Yes. The same place Roman is. I get my service done there but I’ve never bought a car there. Their prices aren’t competitive or so I’ve found. So I wasn’t that surprised when they quoted me so much on the lift.

 

It's a dealership. Any aftermarket install you are more than likely going to pay top dollar or get raped on the labor.

 

So do you have any suggestions, 4 Wheel Parts etc.? Who else does installs?

 

4 wheel parts did an awesome job on my lift and were priced fairly

 

Doesn't hurt to get a quote. I would say they are on the pricey side as well.
I am not from your area so I can't suggest much.
Have you thought about attempting yourself? You can rent a press from a local auto store, and everything else is basic hand tools.

 

Thanks. I’ll give them a call.

 

Get a buddy with tools and two cases of beer. Will be done sooner than you think. Huge savings.

 

If you feel the work is beyond your skills, I would suggest that you get quotes from the local 4x4 custom shops closest to you.
Don’t waste time with this dealership.
I did the rear CB shackles, bushings and carrier drop on my truck alone without a lift in about 3 hours, leaving the springs on the truck. I had help and a lift for the shims in front, and it took about 2 hours.
Good luck and let us know what you end up doing.

 

I’m afraid it’s a little more project than I am confident tackling myself though it would be fun. Buddies and beer might work.

 

It’s not fun lol. Took my buddy and I about 7 hours to do leveling kit/diff drop/wheel spacers. Not without a handful of headaches and bloody knuckles

 

Took me a good 20 hrs by myself. Only thing I couldn’t do was tire mount and alignment. Was totally worth it!

 

What area do you live in?

 

Nashville/Franklin TN

 

My tech at Thompson Toyota in Doylestown Pa had it installed in 5 hours. I will check my paper work and post it later today.

 

You can do it man. All you need is the right set of tools and the right amount of prep. I was able to get my leaf spring bushings out pretty easy, just rented a 4x4 adapter for the ball joint press at O'Reilly auto parts. Didnt take me more than 2 hours for the rear shackles install.

 

I was charged 500.00 for the install.