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Rubicon takeoff suspension install costs on JLUS

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Need help, I live in greater D.C. area and was quoted one price of $2150 by the local DARCAR Jeep dealer for the takeoff install. I found a shop that specializes in truck lifts and their price is $850 to install the 2021 JL Rubicon take off suspension parts on my JLUS 2020. Both prices include centering the steering and alignment check.
Does the $850 dollar installation cost sound reasonable?

If not any recommendations in the D.C, area or Alexandria VA, that may do it at a lower cost?

I was very disappointed with the local dealer Jeep DARCAR labor only price of $2150 plus alignment.

From my understanding it is max 4hrs of labor for take off and install. The dealer said it will take two days and 16 hrs. I just laughed and hung up the phone. If I was not a disabled veteran I would have done the installation myself.

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Those estimates are both quite high. 4 or 5 hours of labor is plenty of time. Labor rates vary across the country but $200-$500/hr is unreasonable. $100-$140 is more average.

It is not a difficult job. A decent shade tree mechanic (do those exist anymore?) can do it for a few hundred bucks.
 

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Definitely recommend getting a bunch of friends to help with DIY and bribe them with beer. Took me several hours with a friend since we installed the Mopar lift LCAs which was a PITA to get torqued properly when you can't get the Jeep jacked up high enough. If just the Rubicon lift, 2 hours first time maybe 3. Then each subsequent time is quicker.

Steering rack centering is easy. Pipe wrench and a friend to watch the wheel. Alignment should at most be around $90. Some places give you a free check also. Mine was fine after the install.

The prices quoted are insane. You're just swapping springs and shocks, everything else is the same. You should get the Mopar 2" lift LCAs to improve caster with the lift. That could add several hrs to install time unless you have a good power ratchet or impact driver that will fit then you'll breeze it.
 
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Agree it’s quite high. Should be able to get help if you’re not mechanically inclined and get it installed.
 

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Thank you. I will give them a call.
I’m in chicago and used my local 4wp based on recommendation. I provided closest to you. Good luck.
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