Story with lotsa pictures (in progress) at :

Levi Gets Lifted

quietman
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Looking Good!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hello Quietman, nice pic's.
If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for the lift?
I have an 03 x and im really considering lifting it, depending on cost.
It sounds like your application didnt hurt ride or much of anything. Have you found any downfalls yet?
Thanks Jeff

 

Thanks Jeff.

The front kit: TS424 = $552.57
The rear kit: TSBK? = $41.95
The track bar TS 451 = $164.95
The shocks: Bilstein 5100 4@$105 each = $420
The Alignment: Includes twice, at finish and after two weeks = $95
Plus rotate and re-balance tires. (not bad!)
The Labor: $275

With tax, etc. it was $1,641 out the door...

I could have saved $40X4 or $160 by usung fabtech shocks instead of the Bilsteins. I could have saved another $165 by not using a new adjustable track-bar. Plus tax on both.

Not changing the ride on smooth roads was a big priority, I love the way the Ex rides, my brother-in-law is selling his Suburban after riding in mine. The ex is superior, and of course is much superior in towing/mileage etc. already.

So I opted to keep the stock springs. I have heard that some aftermarket springs also ride well, and some consider swapping all four springs as a more "correct" way to accomplish a lift.

I am very happy myself with mine. More as I put lots of off-road, towing and baja miles under the wheels, plus around town with my wife and five kids.

quietman
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