Ongoing lift install price thread

I know this is a lift pricing thread, but what do you guys think i'll be dealing with money wise here (for lift, rims, and tires), and what kind of lifts can i get?

 

Lift 400-1200
Rims 80-200 a piece, there are lots of nice rims in the 110-140 range
Tires - depending on size - 180-240 a piece.

Might want to consider some new UCA's 380-700.

So about 1600-3700ish I think I came it at 2400 total.

 

(4)bilstein 5100 shocks
ome 883 springs
pro comp 2" aal
+ install and alignment
$917

 

-4 Bilstein 5100's from DSM $350 (Includes shipping to Canada).
-2" AAL and Eibach/ Toytec 1.6" lift springs plus 1/4" spacer for Taco lean $390 (Includes shipping to Canada).
-Cost to have front coils assembled by auto shop down the street $20 for case of beer.
-AAL and coils were intalled by me over two seperate days at approx. 3-4 hours each.
-Alignment will be $100.

Total cost $840 Canadian.

Revised: Ended up also purchasing Light Racing UCA's for $380 to get perfect alignment.

New Total= $1220

 

Toytec ulk with light racing uca. Bought it all from someone for 1200 shipped brand new.
cost for install $320
alignment will be another $70. So looking at about $1590 for everything.

 

I got quoted 810.00 to install a toytec 3" lift. I already have the kit!! Low country 4x4 in charleston sc. Crazy!! Any suggestions on a good place in the Charleston area to have this work done, by someone honest?

 

the labor for my lift and stuff was $850. that included:

• install of upper control arms
• install of front coils/shocks
• install of diff drop kit
• install of sway bar relocator kit
• install of add a leafs
• install of rear shocks
• painting and welding (installing) of sliders
• mounting and balancing the wheels/tires
• body mount chops
• misc trimming
• alignment

 

Basic install of the toytec lift? What is the welding for? A friend of mine did his own in his driveway in 2 hours. There is nothing in the instructions about welding. There are several how to links on the web and it doesn't look very hard. I hope I am not overlooking something, but I plan on downing my 800.00 on tires or lights or girlscout cookies, but I am not giving someone 300.00 to 400.00 dollars an hour for mech work.


E=NetMonkey;2218411]the labor for my lift and stuff was $850. that included:

• install of upper control arms
• install of front coils/shocks
• install of diff drop kit
• install of sway bar relocator kit
• install of add a leafs
• install of rear shocks
• painting and welding (installing) of sliders
• mounting and balancing the wheels/tires
• body mount chops
• misc trimming
• alignment

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hmm... i thought i was very clear about what was welded:

"painting and welding (installing) of sliders"

also, the guy that did my work did not charge $300-400 per hour for labor. his labor charge is $85 per hour and, as you can see, he installed ALOT more than just just toytec ultimate lift kit. did you see all the bullet points in my post? 10 hours for all that work seemed reasonable to me.

if you think that you can do all that in 2 hours, then good luck to you.

 

Readylift SST $285 (local dealer) Installed myself, alignment $70 (local body shop)

 

Sorry, I was not trying to be a smart@$&. I was a little ticked when I responded. I think your price sounds fair and in line with all the rest on the thread. It deems to me that it should take a good mechanic around two to three hours to install a basic toytec lift( front aluminum spacers/drop diff/rear block or aal. My guy wants to charge 810 for that!!!you had much more work done for about what I was quoted. Sorry again, and thank you for trying to help me!!

 

ok, no problem

ya, $800+ for just the lift kit is too much.
for me, the installation for the toytec ultimate kit and the UCA's was $425.

i would say keep looking until you find a reasonable price

 

good thread

 

im getting charged 150 to install all four 5100 series struts/shocks and alignment

 

I rented a coil spring compressor from autozone and a set of jack stands. The jack stands were about 40 bucks and the coil compressor is free as long as it's returned in good condition within 90 days thru their loan a tool deal. I figure it's going to take me 3 to 4 hours, but I am reserving the whole day for the project. I will post what it actually takes me with some pics of the lifted taco.

 

Bilstein 5100s x 4 set @ 0 with Eibach 1.6 springs, rear TSB.

I purchased rear Billys, Eibach springs and 1/4" spacer from Toytec for $367.00 and Texas Truck Works supplied front Billys did install and alignment for $745.00. The shop did excellent job and truck rides great.
Bob

 

looks great Bob.

how level is the truck w/ that setup?

 

Thanks Larry. The truck is about 1" higher in the back. I actually gained 2" with the 5100s and Eibach springs in the front. Rear TSB raised the back about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2". Will probably settle some after a while.
Bob

 

My TSB has settled to about an inch...and I want to maintain some rake...I tow and haul regularly and don't want a draggin' but with a loaded bed.

 

I was quoted this AM @ $800 for Bilstein 5100's purchased and installed on my '11 Prerunner plus an extra $100 for a 1" billet block in the rear.

I thought it sounded good at first but after reading this thread, it may be pricey. Any input?