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Ongoing lift install price thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Khaos, Jul 17, 2008.

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  1. Jun 3, 2009 at 7:20 AM
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    Magnaflow cat and cat-back exhaust, AFE Stage 2 cold-air intake system, 2.5" lift via Skyjacker leaf packs, Bilstein 5100s.
    I got a quote from a local tire shop for the installation of my front Bilstein 5100s on stock springs. They quoted 3 hours labor at over $300, including alignment. I did it myself in my gravel driveway with a socket set, a crescent wrench, and rented spring compressors (from Autozone) in 2 hours. It doesn't seem to have affected my alignment enough to worry about.

    Apparently my stock springs, with 135K miles on them, have settled quite a bit, because I got 1.5" lift on the 2.5" setting with the 5100s. I plan to go with OME 881 springs when I get my ARB Bullbar in the not-too-distant future.
     
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  2. Jun 8, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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    I got mine done at local shop. Procomp 3" suspension (shocks, coils, AAL), and 285x75R16 NTG for 1500 out the door. That includes labor and alignment.
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2009 at 1:56 AM
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    ultimate lift kit $250.00 for labor plus $65 alig.:D
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2009 at 8:23 AM
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    OME 3in from Toytec and LR UCA-$1175
    install w/ alignment-$350
    grand total-$1525
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2009 at 10:29 AM
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    6" Pro Comp Lift, 35" BFG KM2's on KMC XD Series Rockstars, Front Windows Tinted to Match Back, AEM Brute Force Air Intake, 40 Series Flowmaster Muffler, Bilstein 5100 Shocks
    Pro Comp Stage 1 Lift, Added Front Shocks, $1420.00 Shipped (Truck Addons)
    KMC XD Series 18" Rockstars, $650.00 Shipped
    35X12.50R18 BFG KM2's, $1300.00
    Lift Install, $400.00 (Buddy's Shop)
    Alignment, $50.00
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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    Ok so I have a 05 double cab 2wd prerunner and I want to get a 3 in lift so I can fit some bigger tires too accomodate more sand driving... I was lookin at the toytec lift with replacement springs in the front and add a leafs in the rear... I have the tsb already and I was wondering if I need replacement shocks like 5100s? Or can I just use the ones that came with the tsb... And how much should install be.. Or could I do it myself?
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2009 at 1:11 PM
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    I would get the 5100 adjustable shocks... That way you can have some sort of adjustment if you are not satisfied with the level of the truck.

    My buddy had his 3" lift with 5100's installed and had an alignment done for about $350.00 at a local tire/alignment shop. (this was just the install price)

    My other friend had a 3" lift installed and kept the stock shocks, and the front sat lower then the back.
     
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  8. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:02 PM
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    After looking at the price of installs on the front 5100's I think Im going to do it myself! Everyone cross there fingers Monday will be the day for me!
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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    $140 for 5100's and spindles with alignment at Tire Shop, San Luis Obispo.
     
    Kenny650, Oct 24, 2009
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  10. Oct 24, 2009 at 11:07 AM
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    5100s - $280
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    install - $10000000 (thats what my time is worth!!)
    alignment - $60

    satisfaction of doing yourself...priceless!
     
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  11. Nov 26, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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    So far, $1362. This is for the Light Racing UCA's, and the Toytec Ultimate Lift. I still have to build the coilovers, and do the install myself. So it can be only the $1362, or much more depending on how well or horrible the install goes.
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2009 at 2:30 PM
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    I installed mine myself and if I can do it anyone can!
     
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  13. Nov 30, 2009 at 2:39 PM
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    Alignment- $65
     
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  14. Dec 3, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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    I bought the ReadyLift SST lift for my 5 lug tacoma and I've called dozens of places and they all say they don't install lift kits. I've called tire kingdom, Pep boys, menieke, and my toyota dealership and they all said no.

    Does anyone know where I can get this installed? I live in jax, fla btw.
     
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  15. Dec 3, 2009 at 4:10 PM
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    $70 an hour and they said it would take about 4 hours, so $280 installed for a rough country lift.
     
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  16. Feb 6, 2010 at 10:34 AM
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    Just got a quote yesterday for the toytec 3" lift, rear AAL, and 5100s for the rear. $530 installed and aligned.
     
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  17. Feb 26, 2010 at 7:43 AM
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    Just was quoted $650 for installing front struts/springs, UCAs, rear AAL, rear struts, mount/balance tires, and an alignment. Does this sound reasonable? It looks higher than other quotes in this thread, but I am not sure if those include tires.
     
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  18. Feb 26, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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    Well, I got a much more reasonable quote from East Coast Gear Supply, $240. Not bad at all.
     
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  19. Mar 10, 2010 at 5:00 AM
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    Ok. So I'm new to this whole lift idea, but I'm fairly certain I'm going to do it. I have a 2010 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4. I want to just lift the front end a tad to give my new tires more clearance. All I need is the Bilstein 5100 shocks up front and no other parts??? I can leave the rest stock? Is that correct? Sorry for the ignorance.
     
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  20. Mar 10, 2010 at 5:30 AM
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    Yup. But the Bilsteins only give you 2.5" of lift. If you're not planning on going off-road maybe you can run 3" spacers. Either if you plan on running 285s you'll still have to do some trimming.
     
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