Suspension Installation Prices
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Suspension Installation Prices
I was wondering for any of you here that had their suspension isntalled how much did the labor run you? I have been told by friends it will be in the 500- 600 dollar range around here, in Maryland. I would do it myself but am afraid I am to much or a beginner and lack some tools to do it. Thanks, John
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i am here in SoCal and wondering the same thing. i know i could do it myself but dont have the place to do it (i live in an apt complex and would be in trouble for it). anyone wanna do it for a few bucks and i can give any help etc? anyon know of a cheap place?
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Wow that is a lot of money. I could do it at my house maybe, I have a loose gravel driveway so I wouldn't trust holding it up with jack stands. I was hoping to get it installed by a shop but man thats some serious money you could spend on other things.
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I too am in MD.The average labor rate is $72.00 an hour (independent shop) and $89-94 (dealer/specialty shop).Some shops go by the "book",for R&I,which is fair to everyone involved.But some places will just charge a "flat rate" for the job.I would normally charge $300-500 for a suspension lift,alignment included.But that would depend on the truck and the kit.TTB's are on the high end.
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Yeah, do you all think a person with basic mechanical skills could install a lift like this? I mean I have buds that have some pretty nice shops with air tools and all sorts of goodies to use. Or would you recommend professional installtion? Thanks, John
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they arn't bad to install at all... as heavy as some of the parts on these trucks are sometimes a friend is really helpful. Air tools help A LOT, but arn't a must. Expect to take much longer without them. As long as you have some nice jack stands(big) and some decent tools you can do it no problem. Give yourself a weekend or so.. take your time so you do it right, no reason to rush. I broke my install into two afternoons, the rear one day, the front the next. That was a nice break in between.. I also would recommend to do the rear first as it is easier and will help you get a feel for it.
good luck.. and save yourself those 600 bones!
good luck.. and save yourself those 600 bones!
