Suspension And Body Lift Quotes. Is This A Rip-off Or Typical Prices?
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Suspension And Body Lift Quotes. Is This A Rip-off Or Typical Prices?
I was just quoted $700 for a 4x4 shop in my area (North Dallas/Fort Worth) to install my Rough Country 4-5 inch suspension lift. I was quoted $350 additional to install my 3 inch body lift. Both suspension and body lift will be done at the same appointment, and the shop said that there is no reduction in the labor price by both being done together as there is no labor time saved by doing them at the same appointment.
So a $1050 quote to install a 4-5 inch Rough Country suspension lift, and a 3 inch body lift onto a 1990 4x4 Toyota pickup extended cab, auto trans. I have already bought the suspension lift, the body lift, and the shifter extension bracket etc, so all they will be doing is the installation. Is this typical, or are these quotes a rip-off? Thanks.
So a $1050 quote to install a 4-5 inch Rough Country suspension lift, and a 3 inch body lift onto a 1990 4x4 Toyota pickup extended cab, auto trans. I have already bought the suspension lift, the body lift, and the shifter extension bracket etc, so all they will be doing is the installation. Is this typical, or are these quotes a rip-off? Thanks.
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Yea, just wondering if the price was good or not. I dont have time nor patience any more to work on vehicles and would rather pay to have it done. BUT, I dont want to get ripped off, hence the reason I asked. Thanks.
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(Post edit to clear up some typos)
Last edited by 1990Toy4x4; 12-17-2013 at 01:41 PM.
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Post up on the TX TTORA board. I'm sure you'll find a couple guys that would charge half of that (or even less) to come to your place and do the install.
That's a little on the steep side in my opinion. But, I'm cheap and I don't like anyone else but me working on my rig (friends don't count).
That's a little on the steep side in my opinion. But, I'm cheap and I don't like anyone else but me working on my rig (friends don't count).
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A price like that means one of 2 things Shop is busy is jobs get quoted a little higher.
Or They really don`t want to do the job but stupid to turn work away.
Some of us have been doing this long enough to get picky .
Like the others I think it is a little high.
Do you know what their hourly shop rate is??
Ours right now is $90.00 /hr
Or They really don`t want to do the job but stupid to turn work away.
Some of us have been doing this long enough to get picky .
Like the others I think it is a little high.
Do you know what their hourly shop rate is??
Ours right now is $90.00 /hr
#10
Post up on the TX TTORA board. I'm sure you'll find a couple guys that would charge half of that (or even less) to come to your place and do the install.
That's a little on the steep side in my opinion. But, I'm cheap and I don't like anyone else but me working on my rig (friends don't count).
That's a little on the steep side in my opinion. But, I'm cheap and I don't like anyone else but me working on my rig (friends don't count).
#11
When it is completed I would be happy to post some pics. Yea, from what I imagine, San Diego is much higher with prices on everything compared to North DFW. Well... maybe everything is cheaper in North DFW EXCEPT lift installs apparently lol. Thanks.
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A price like that means one of 2 things Shop is busy is jobs get quoted a little higher.
Or They really don`t want to do the job but stupid to turn work away.
Some of us have been doing this long enough to get picky .
Like the others I think it is a little high.
Do you know what their hourly shop rate is??
Ours right now is $90.00 /hr
Or They really don`t want to do the job but stupid to turn work away.
Some of us have been doing this long enough to get picky .
Like the others I think it is a little high.
Do you know what their hourly shop rate is??
Ours right now is $90.00 /hr
#14
Nice. You are more competent than the professional 4x4 shop in my area. Too bad you didnt live in North DFW as I would pay you to do mine.
#15
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Sounds freakin expensive, but i've never paid any one to work on my rig. I work in a repair shop, so I'm assuming that 4x4 shop is going by "by the book" labor rates. I know it can suck, but 80-100 dollars an hour is the rate most shops charge. Maybe the 4x4 industry is more
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3 days for that kind of money is down right crazy!!
For money like that I would think one day.
Then maybe it is one of those shops with one person that does every thing and is pulled away from wrenching to answer questions about the best brand of headlight fluid.
Have you thought about one of the independent garages in your area .
Most likely a better price sometimes things are slow this time of year people buying (Winter Holiday ) Gifts.
A Body lift and lift kit install is pretty basic just wrenching.
For money like that I would think one day.
Then maybe it is one of those shops with one person that does every thing and is pulled away from wrenching to answer questions about the best brand of headlight fluid.
Have you thought about one of the independent garages in your area .
Most likely a better price sometimes things are slow this time of year people buying (Winter Holiday ) Gifts.
A Body lift and lift kit install is pretty basic just wrenching.
#17
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Is it bolt on?
Idk how mechanically inclined you are but maybe spend some money on tool and have it be a weekend project with your buddies and use the remaining fund on other stuff.
Idk how mechanically inclined you are but maybe spend some money on tool and have it be a weekend project with your buddies and use the remaining fund on other stuff.
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