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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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i just got a quote on installation of the daystar kit, labor, shipping and what everelse they do $450.00 plus tax..... Is that high????????????????
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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Buy the kit your self for 130 and then the install should be about 175. i bought my kit from truck candy a internet store for about 130 with shipping.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Actually the kit is very easy to install yourself, takes about 3-4 hrs. Either way have the truck aligned after installation.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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what tools will I need ????????????????
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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only special tools, a spring compressor and a press.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 05:33 AM
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$450 is too high IMO. I got mine for $120 and had it installed for $125. I called 4wheel Parts Wholesalers and they quoted me a price close to $450, I said no thanks.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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Way too High! Buy the kit on e-bay for $115 and have it installed at a local garage shop. I live in Phoenix, AZ and got my kit from e-bay and went to Trucks Unique for install and paid $70 for installation, then went to Ford dealer for alignment on just the two front wheels for $49. Just have to call around and find the cheapest installation. Good luck!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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BIGJACK, That's funny because 4 Wheel Parts is the one that quoted my the $450.00 where did you get yours done at?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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A garage near my house. Any competent garage that does suspension work can do it.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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thanks bigjack
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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The price they quoted is insane!!

Where do you live? I would install "your" kit for $50 if you could get to our shop in Roseville CA. That or buy one of "our" new kits and get installed free! You will need an alignment as with any front lift.

Take Care
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 03:25 PM
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dleonard888,

Sheeeiiiiiiiit! For that price you could buy a kit from Protech03 and fly him down for the free install. Just an option, I'm checking with cheaptickets right now.....
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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dleonard888,

Sheeeiiiiiiiit! For that price you could buy a kit from Protech03 and fly him down for the free install. Just an option, I'm checking with cheaptickets right now.....
LOL!!!!

I could use a vacation! HOOK ME UP! If we could arrange to install on a sunny beach drinking ice cold Corona's that would be great. HaHa!

~Brian
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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come on down the beer is cold
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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so if i do the daystar 2.5" lift kit on both front and rear, does that mean i need the alignment front and back too? THANKS!
 
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