I brought my '06 V8 Ltd (125k) in for a checkup and found a long list of items that need to be addressed. There's a shop in town that specializes in suspensions and Toyotas. Can anyone advise if the pricing for this work is reasonable? I wasn't anticipating these costs and asked for the parts to be broken out from the labor to help with prioritizing. The labor is $2k, but I'm guessing that's from the guide and there won't be any flexibility on that. Any input would be great!


$810 5100 fully assembled struts,5100 shocks (5)
$150 rear air ride kit (3)
$400 freedom lower control arms (4)
$80 front sway bar end links (1)
$250 front passenger wheel bearing kit (4)
$750 steering rack with inner/outer tie rods/boots (7)
$80 firewall bushing (1)

Doesn't seem like horrible prices..
It'll drive like new with all that on there for sure.

Most of us are DIYers but it is still cheaper than buying a new car.

The prices don't look out of line to me....except why 5 "5100 fully assembled struts,5100 shocks (5)"...there should only be 4, 1 for each wheel??

The only other thing I would question is the $80 "Firewall Bushing", I've never heard of a "Firewall Bushing" costing $80...maybe $20 MAX or way less depending on what type bushing it is but not $80, can you post the exact firewall bushing so we can see this very expensive bushing??

I'm thinking the number next to it corresponds to something else on the quote, and not the quantity. I thought maybe the hours, but I know the rear bags don't take that long to do. I'll try and get the spec on the bushing, but if everything else seems to be in line I'm ok with it. That's the least expensive piece for sure.

As far as the DIY part, I know my limits and I really don't have the tools or expertise to mess around with some of these. I do some towing and want to make sure my shortcomings don't show up on the highway .

I appreciate the feedback - it's all part of keeping an older car running and you're right about the new car piece - I've put 12k miles on this over 3 years so there's no way I plan to buy anythign new.

Thank you.