stupid newb question about stock lifts

Nice thank you for the pics and example. Can i ask how much it was out the door?

 

Welp, I can tell you I paid $1500 for labor: 5hrs for the front shocks and 1hr for the rears. (That was with a 10% military discount)

I got a Work Bonus in Feb so I used that to pay for labor.

Now, the individual components...I'm guessing...the total was under $900.

These numbers don't add up but I do remember total cash price I paid for these was close to $900.

So, cost estimate was under/about $2,500...which was an acceptable expense since I didn't want to do it.

Plus, if I have any problems, I can take it back to the dealership for correction...which I had to do!

Bilstein 5100s
Fronts - $159 each
Rears - $149 each
2 Leaf Blocks - $11 each
Bracket for rear brake - $40

 

5 hours? You got taken....

 

I fear for the end of life of the tape measure.

 

Meh,

I consider it money well spent...for me...plus, it was my USAF Anniversary Gift to me in April 2025! (14 years retired from 25yrs Active Duty Service)

The job seemed easy enough for me to do it but if I ran into anything I couldn't fix straight away, I'd be in trouble...plus, I don't have the equipment to safely do the Springs.

Well worth me paying a business that warranties their work...if anything needs attention...and I did have an issue that was corrected!

I'm very happy with the results and that's all that matters.

 

UPDATED Pricing which I got 10% Military Discount:



Labor total charge was $1414.50 / 6hrs = $235.75/hr
Alignment was $169.95

TOTAL = $1584.45
Military Discount: -$79.20
Total for install: $1505.25
Plus Parts: $824.18
Grand Total: $2329.43

I feel very impressed/happy with my WELL-DESERVED purchase.

 

Congrats

 

Looks good.

 

So for a dealer install 2”/1” lift around $2400 roughly ….this is good to know, I like the stance of it! Thanks tacotime55

 

That gets you in a ballpark figure.

I'm in Delaware (no state tax) & also received military discount.

At least you can bounce the before discount pricing...and also see what northern Delaware Dealership charges vs southern Delaware hourly rate:

$209/hr in Dover
$235.75/hr in Newark

Also, knowing the dealership charges 5hrs for front shocks and 1hr for rear install.

I used existing OEM springs & top hat...they had to remove/replace Bilstein 5100s front springs. The rears were easy...more time was needed for installing the 1" block in between the leafs.