What should I pay a shop for a 2" suspension lift Kit with shock replacement?

[Foggy47]

Title says it all. What do you think is a fair price to have a minimal spring lift kit put in correctly. (With re-allignment and other needed things? ). - Not a shade tree mechanic or back yard operation (or your cousin Eddy).....but a shop with reasonable equipment and a good reputation for doing this job correctly.

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[MarkY3130]

I’d say the title does not say it all. You can include the bare minimum components to lift it 2” or you can buy a complete kit. Each will have different parts cost and install costs.

Do you already have a lift and are looking for ballpark figures for getting it installed? If so, specify what you have. A basic kit could be 3 hours labor and a full kit could be 8-12.

If it’s a basic kit then you won’t have replaced any components with adjustable ones so an alignment would only be to center the steering wheel. You can do that yourself in under 5 minutes, or so could your normal installer.

If a full kit, get a 4 wheel alignment and that could be between $100-200

 

[jmcdtucson]

OP, are you asking how much labor should be? Or parts + labor?

 

[Foggy47]

OP, are you asking how much labor should be? Or parts + labor?

Well, we could break it out either way. I realize a shop needs to make some money .....and part of that can come from the parts sales. I was more curious about the amount of labor involved here. Just unsure of the hours involved.......and I dont have enough jacks and stands to want to tackle this myself. I'm also getting old......so it's hard to get off the floor......lol.

 

[Carlton]

It really depends on what the kit includes. Do you have one in mind?

Location can also be a major factor in price.

 

[Foggy47]

It really depends on what the kit includes. Do you have one in mind?

Location can also be a major factor in price.

Been focussed on the Dynatrac, Mopar or

It really depends on what the kit includes. Do you have one in mind?

Location can also be a major factor in price.

Yeah....I suppose the rates vary.....but I been focused on the Mopar or Dynatrac 2" lifts with springs and shocks. I do know fair prices for these lift kits.....I do not know how much labor is involved. I suspect there is 1/2 days labor or so? for an accomplished mechanic with the right equipment to do the job. Dunno.

 

[Carlton]

Been focussed on the Dynatrac, Mopar or



Yeah....I suppose the rates vary.....but I been focused on the Mopar or Dynatrac 2" lifts with springs and shocks. I do know fair prices for these lift kits.....I do not know how much labor is involved. I suspect there is 1/2 days labor or so? for an accomplished mechanic with the right equipment to do the job. Dunno.

For those kits it is common to be charged 5-6 hours of labor.

 

[jmcdtucson]

I got two quotes for installing my replacement Rubicon suspension + lower control arms. Very similar to what you're talking about.

Both were just for labor. Both included alignment (really just re-centering the steering wheel). The higher quote was at what is probably a better quality shop.

$480
$650

 

[shekmark]

I had a local guy , who works at a well known shop, do it for $600. He and his friend did it at a different shop. No alignment needed, so that was not part of charge. It also included wiring my KC HiLites which didn't take long.
Edit: I orig wrote 400 but it was 600

 

[Revolution_322]

For just coils and shocks i charge 300 an axle... track bar drag flip or pitman arms adjustments are all extra as are upper and lower c arms. “ Alignment” is a bullshit thing with jeeps. Don't let people scam you into that. There are no adjustments besides toe on a wrangler. Lifting 2 inches will shift axles about 1/4” . You will need adjustable components to align this.

 

[iki4life]

I got charged about $550 for Rubi suspension, LCAs, and 1/2 inch teraflex spacer lift from a pretty good shop.

 

[BBDOC]

Dynatrac Endurosport 2” lift ~$1,200-1,500 and had it installed at Off Road Warehouse for ~$600. It has worked very well for me and I have more then 30k on the lift and over 40k on my 35” STT Pros

 

[Duffinator]

I am calling around for quotes now. Here is what I am ballparking for complete install
tires 35".................$2000
rims.......................$2000
Lift kit (2" to 2.5')...$1000
Labor.....................$1000

The dealership has a 3" package they are promoting for $16,000!!!! There are dirty theaves, right? On my Wrangler TJ they wanted to charge me $500 for sidesteps that I was able to buy online for $250. So if I take there STUPID price and cut it in half, that's about what I'm looking at for the whole lift and installation.

 

[shekmark]

I am calling around for quotes now. Here is what I am ballparking for complete install
tires 35".................$2000
rims.......................$2000
Lift kit (2" to 2.5')...$1000
Labor.....................$1000

The dealership has a 3" package they are promoting for $16,000!!!! There are dirty theaves, right? On my Wrangler TJ they wanted to charge me $500 for sidesteps that I was able to buy online for $250. So if I take there STUPID price and cut it in half, that's about what I'm looking at for the whole lift and installation.

Even 8K still sounds too high. Tires and wheels 3K for 5 , lift 2 K installed.

 

[JEEPJL]

2" Mopar lift kit - Fox shocks , mount and balance 5 tires & wheels , re calibrate 37's , install relocation bracket on the tailgate , Labor from the dealership = $ 1500.00.

They also bought all the parts except for the relocation bracket (80.00) and they matched my lowest price on parts

Total for mine was 6K and all done through the dealership

I've heard all kind of prices ,,,Just make sure it's done by a certified mechanic - IMHO

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