TRD Springs void warranty? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kushkaki · 01-13-2018, 12:24 PM

So i contacted my dealership today about installing TRD lowering springs on my FRS and they told me they wouldn't do it as it is considered "aftermarket". Their reasoning was that anything regarding the suspension voids the warranty. How bullshit is this? At this point I don't know if i should DIY it or take it to a shop.

churchx · 01-13-2018, 12:51 PM

Or move over to other dealership (at least for regular maintenance stamps sake). Voting with wallet [tm]

strat61caster · 01-13-2018, 12:55 PM

100% bullshit, they're just lazy and don't want to have to think about anything other than overcharging Corolla and Prius owners for oil changes and air filters and brake jobs. Don't try to force them to take your business, they obviously don't want it.

DIY isn't too bad, but if you're relying on a dealer to potentially help you out with warranty find another dealer to install, you may have to drive for an hour to a good one but the peace of mind is worth it. There's some decent shops though, post in the local section for advice.

Teseo · 01-13-2018, 01:10 PM

Go to speed/performance shop

FirstWinter · 01-13-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kushkaki

So i contacted my dealership today about installing TRD lowering springs on my FRS and they told me they wouldn't do it as it is considered "aftermarket". Their reasoning was that anything regarding the suspension voids the warranty. How bullshit is this? At this point I don't know if i should DIY it or take it to a shop.

Which dealership was this? Which part of the Bay do you live in as well? Fortunately there's several shops around the Bay Area who have a lot of experience working on our cars and I'm sure their level of service is above that of a dealer.

Kushkaki · 01-14-2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstWinter

Which dealership was this? Which part of the Bay do you live in as well? Fortunately there's several shops around the Bay Area who have a lot of experience working on our cars and I'm sure their level of service is above that of a dealer.

This was at Dublin Toyota, I live in Danville. Can you point me in the direction of some of these shops? Thank You!

Kushkaki · 01-14-2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by churchx

Or move over to other dealership (at least for regular maintenance stamps sake). Voting with wallet [tm]

Agreed, this dealership is dead to me.

FirstWinter · 01-14-2018, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kushkaki

This was at Dublin Toyota, I live in Danville. Can you point me in the direction of some of these shops? Thank You!

Neal from @The Racers Line in Concord is a nearby shop a lot of local guys go to. He can definitely help you out with the spring install. However he's currently on vacation and won't be back until the 18th. Another shop I frequent for work done on the car is Elite Performance in Burlingame.

Kushkaki · 01-14-2018, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstWinter

Neal from @The Racers Line in Concord is a nearby shop a lot of local guys go to. He can definitely help you out with the spring install. However he's currently on vacation and won't be back until the 18th. Another shop I frequent for work done on the car is Elite Performance in Burlingame.

Thank you very much!

Sapphireho · 01-14-2018, 10:51 AM

I had my trd springs, swaybars, fog lights, quick shifter, and exhaust installed by the dealer when my car was only weeks old. I was told by the dealer that since they are Toyota parts installed by them that they were now included in the 3 year factory warranty.

This was Capitol toyota.

Also, a lot of dealers put them on new cars. Just put them on and if you have a problem tell the dealer it came that way.

mav1178 · 01-17-2018, 05:30 PM

TRD US or Japan springs? Makes a huge difference.

cyin86x · 01-24-2018, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kushkaki

So i contacted my dealership today about installing TRD lowering springs on my FRS and they told me they wouldn't do it as it is considered "aftermarket". Their reasoning was that anything regarding the suspension voids the warranty. How bullshit is this? At this point I don't know if i should DIY it or take it to a shop.

Thats odd. Any factory performance part like that shouldn't be a issue. Did you buy it from the dealership or did you get it elsewhere?

stevesnj · 01-24-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cyin86x

Thats odd. Any factory performance part like that shouldn't be a issue. Did you buy it from the dealership or did you get it elsewhere?

It isn't, the dealership doesn't want or know how to do the work. Customer installed TRD parts are covered under warranty if installed per the instructions.

mav1178 · 01-24-2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

Customer installed TRD USA parts are covered under warranty if installed per the instructions.

Fixed for clarity.

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