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Well i've decided to buy one of the readylift options for my truck. I don't want to install this myself and i'm wondering who i should get to do it. Should i just take it to my local suspension auto service garage? Should i take it to a garage specializing in 4 wheel drive services? Will they expect me to buy the parts from them or would they let me bring it to them and they install it? Just kind of curious what to do here. thanks guys

 

 

also, how much labor cost should i expect for something like this?

 

 

 

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Well i've decided to buy one of the readylift options for my truck. I don't want to install this myself and i'm wondering who i should get to do it. Should i just take it to my local suspension auto service garage? Should i take it to a garage specializing in 4 wheel drive services? Will they expect me to buy the parts from them or would they let me bring it to them and they install it? Just kind of curious what to do here. thanks guys

 

 

also, how much labor cost should i expect for something like this?

 

 

 

ReadyLift

 

I can recommend some shops in the Orange County area (Don't know where you are from). I leveled out my LTZ Crew Cab 4x4 with the Trailmaster (www.trailmastersuspension.com) 2" leveling kit and couldn't be more impressed. I went up a tire size with some Nitto Terra Grapplers which makes for a nice combo. Regardless of which kit, be sure to have the truck aligned. It needs it and I've heard of shady shops trying to cut corners and tell the customer the alignment is not effected by the lift. Not true. Let me know if you want some OC shop recommendations.

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Let us know who you go with, and how it turns out.

 

When I was working at a shop here in TX, we would install anyone's suspension components, but the warranty issue came up a few times when there was a part failure or lack of satisfaction with the performance of the product.

 

You'll save money on the lift if you buy online, but you'll pa ymore in labor... it should pretty much wash if you go to a good shop and *** them down a little bit.

 

Good luck.

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i installed the readylift kit myself - takes about an hour per side - the hardest part is to re-install the lower part of the strut in lower control arm ,, i gently persuaded the strut with the use of a floor jack,, i recommend placing something in the lower control arm that will restrict the movement of the strut while transition from jack to A-arm - and becareful of the boot

 

its a good ride - slighty tighter/ harder but nothing offensive

 

secondly - the strut studs arent cut thus returning to stock ( as if ) needed

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I took mine to 4Wheel Parts and they were going to give me the ReadyLift kit, install, and alignment for about $1000 if I remember correctly. I have not installed it yet because I'm waiting until I need new tires (about 10k mi from now). If I were you, I would take it to someone who knows torsion bar suspension systems. Just check around your area and see what you come up with.

 

Hop that helps. BTW, would you post some pics when you get done with yours? I want to see how it looks...

 

Thanks!

sciggs Enthusiast

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I took mine to 4Wheel Parts and they were going to give me the ReadyLift kit, install, and alignment for about $1000 if I remember correctly. I have not installed it yet because I'm waiting until I need new tires (about 10k mi from now). If I were you, I would take it to someone who knows torsion bar suspension systems. Just check around your area and see what you come up with.

 

Hop that helps. BTW, would you post some pics when you get done with yours? I want to see how it looks...

 

Thanks!

 

darn $1000? that seems high especially since the readylift kit is only $230. I was gonna call a 4wheel Parts store but i'm not looking to spend that much money. I guess i'll look around here a little bit and see what i can find. Yeh i'll put some before and after pictures when i get them done

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i like the truxxx kits better honestly since ready lift is only worrying about the front they dont even go to the back...so if you think your truck looks funny after you do it your s.o.l readylift i thought had poor customer service compared to truxxx. I worked at an accessory shop in maryland that installed those all the time yes there cheap and not bad installed we used to do them for like 3-500 dollors depending on if customer wanted alingment by us or wanted tires and all of that.

 

I got to say also truxxx offers a mini lift probley the coolest thing you can do for under $700 for 3" any of us thats priced out lifts silverados suck they are expensive...I thought id never say this but id put a lift any day on a ford than a chevy....holy crap....or maybe thats just superlift (we did alot of those) but dont wory im not buying a ford anytime soon...Especialy when you lift them and then you got that awsome turning radious..lol is great trying to get out of the shop.

 

so yeah do your homework and check out the truxxx kit..

www.truxxx.com

AcetyleneDreams Enthusiast

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Hey sciggs,

 

I went and did some digging. The price the guy from 4Wheel gave me was only an estimate and he was including $230 for the Readylift kit, another $450 for labor, and $175 for an alignment. $175 is RIIIIII-DICULOUS for an alignment, but they charge that much for one reason...because they can.

 

The alignment is something you can't escape so that's why. Anyhoo, the total I was told would be more like $855. That's still a bit more than I was hoping for though.

 

In respons to the Truxxx kits...I've heard nothing about them. I always thought most people went with the ReadyLift and that they held most of the market. I like the rear end spacers though. I am curious to hear from so other people that have this kit since it could be a better way to go.

 

Anyone?

 

Thanks!

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