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Saleenguy 03-22-2009 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by Flying_Dutchman (Post 7291653)
I think I am missing something, who the hell charges $3400 to install a lift?:eek:


Depends on the lift....A good suspension lift, will cost more than 3,400 installed.

Every part is specially made, and even stuff you may not think of has to be redone to work.
A tall lift also means new driveshafts, and all suspension parts, shocks, steering components etc.

My pal drives a lifted Jeep, he has about $22,000 into the lift and all the goodies for the lift. Rims, tires, diffs and gears, bumpers, winch etc.

But its amazing where it will go.

Flying_Dutchman 03-22-2009 04:39 PM


Originally Posted by Saleenguy (Post 7292342)
Depends on the lift....A good suspension lift, will cost more than 3,400 installed.

Every part is specially made, and even stuff you may not think of has to be redone to work.
A tall lift also means new driveshafts, and all suspension parts, shocks, steering components etc.


But wouldnt most of the new parts required be covered in that $6000 price he quoted for the kit? I meant as a labor price alone $3400 seems high, thats 34 hours of shop time. Of course I do understand that if someone was going for one of those "show only" 20" lifts or something, then that $3400 would be reasonable for the install.

Zip 03-22-2009 04:56 PM

I might do it for around $2500 and some beer.

Hallworth 03-22-2009 09:27 PM

LOL the Chev kifts are really time consuming to put in, and a lot of it takes two guys. Lifting those IfS font ends can become a nightmare in a hurry, and believe it or not we were cheaper than a lot of the other shops in town.

Hallworth 03-22-2009 09:30 PM

It was a 12 inch lift, 9 suspension and 3 body. He said he was making for some mud race or something, in kelowna

Flying_Dutchman 03-22-2009 10:01 PM

Oh yea, that is a pretty high lift. I guess I got a pretty good deal for my lift install then, it is IFS as well but a pretty basic kit.

R031Kona 03-22-2009 10:39 PM


Originally Posted by Saleenguy (Post 7292342)
Depends on the lift....A good suspension lift, will cost more than 3,400 installed.

Every part is specially made, and even stuff you may not think of has to be redone to work.
A tall lift also means new driveshafts, and all suspension parts, shocks, steering components etc.

My pal drives a lifted Jeep, he has about $22,000 into the lift and all the goodies for the lift. Rims, tires, diffs and gears, bumpers, winch etc.

But its amazing where it will go.



Who is your pal?

Zip 03-22-2009 10:44 PM


Originally Posted by R031Kona (Post 7295019)
Who is your pal?

I don't know but he has too much money.

Hallworth 03-23-2009 12:25 AM

I did my lift this fall, it was hell and expensive. Going into it I knew I had to completely rebuild my front end, but I did think the truck would fight me the whole way. It was worth it though, now I have a new front end...

wallz 03-23-2009 01:23 AM

I contemplated a lift for the X, and then the price quote quickly drove me to just replacing the springs. I ended up with 2" of lift, which was a bonus for some tire travel.
The lift, then bigger rims and then tires! Just that thought drove me over the edge!

R031Kona 03-23-2009 06:25 AM

Thought you had a Explorer or Expedition not a Edge??

Saleenguy 03-23-2009 10:22 AM


Originally Posted by R031Kona (Post 7295019)
Who is your pal?


My crazy jeep buddy is Ron Tianna.

Its a little under powered for my taste, but its amazing where it can go. :)

Vinford 03-23-2009 11:11 PM

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Well I got my 5th wheel ready for the summer.
My Ford still isnt running so i guess ill buy a dodge 1/2 ton to pull the trailer.
Its going to be a sweet RV......................

Zip 03-23-2009 11:15 PM

That is sweet. You need to do something with the door though. It doesn't match. How many slides?

Flying_Dutchman 03-23-2009 11:29 PM

That fifth wheel is certainly,.. unique.

After alot of stalling I think today is the day I finally start my next health kick for a while. I put on too much weight having the winter off work, need to start hitting the gym again.


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