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am I getting ripped off on installation?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 06BLUEDBLSPORT, Dec 9, 2009.

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  1. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:12 PM
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    that was your first two clues that you were gonna get jacked...
     
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  2. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:12 PM
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    Yeah, but seriously Colin, that guy was BSing you big time. It's nowhere near 861 for a spacer lift, and installation. Plus like Lents said, you don't need the diff drop. That's 4wd only!
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM
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    You've gotten your answer and I agree, $861 is way too much. DON'T DO IT!
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM
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    See now that sounds like a logical idea, man why did i have to rush
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:16 PM
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    5100s in the front with 5125 (or5150) with a AAL isnt near as much
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    Shit! I am getting screwed over! Ahhh dammit!!
     
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  7. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    oh hell, i didnt see that earlier...

    they actually quoted you a diff drop?

    whats the name of this shop?
     
    mikesdoublecab, Dec 9, 2009
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  8. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    Both you and dad have concluded just to taking the molestation that shop is going to give you? I wish I had $861 to lose. :crazy::facepalm:
     
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  9. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    No it isn't. It's what I'd do Colin, unless you said your Dad wants you to keep the spacer lift. I'd say keep it for now then, and see what you can do about upgrading sooner or later. But try and work the price down some.
     
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  10. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    why not just stick with the 5100 for the back too? doesnt seem like he is going to be lifting the rear very much if any
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:19 PM
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    Well i did this to myself, i said to my dad "i dont see a point in getting new shocks when you payed extra for the upgraded shocks" and when i said that my dad basically was set for me to get a spacer lift
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:20 PM
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  13. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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    Southern offroad specialists
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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  15. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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    Worst case scenario. Go to the shop, tell them you want to cancel everything. If they make you take the kit, sell it online for as much as you can. Tell them to take the diff drop and stick it. Recover some money for the kit and purchase a kit that you'll be satisfied with both financially and ride quality.
     
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  16. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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    the commander in the photo gallery was my friends jeep (look at it with the 4 inch lift)

    The black harley davidson f150 is my friends truck

    the black 08 suburban is my friends dads suburban
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:27 PM
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    I'd definitely take those spacers back to the shop and get your money back. I don't think you're gonna like them NEARLY as much as the 5100's. Do it right the first time and you'll save yourself a ton of money and no headache of changing all of it out.

    I'm all for listening to Dad, but in this case research needs to be done. Many people on here have done the same thing by getting spacers and then getting rid of them in favor of Bilsteins or Coilovers: a higher quality lift alltogether. Good luck...
     
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  18. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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    What he said^^^^



    I would get your money back from that shop, and never look back. They want to putt a diff frop on a PRERUNNER???? How else are they gonna screw ya? $25.00 blinker fluid refils?
     
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  19. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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    to put mildly.......:p
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2009 at 6:34 PM
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    I am an idiot, I shoulda consulted yall here first, i shouldnt have rushed, i should have not been swayed by what those guys said at the shop
     
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