How much will install cost me ???
 

Just trying to figure out some prices on how much installation will cost for a 2.5" suspension lift and a 3" body lift I was assuming it would cost around $450 - $500 to get both installed does that seem like to much or should labor costs be cheaper than that? I am only asking because I am not comfortable in my mechanical ability and do not want to attempt to do it myself. Thanks.

Depends on local labor rates, I've seen them anywhere from $60 to over $100 per hour.


If nothing goes wrong the BL is only about 3-4 hour job. Never done the 2.5 lift but from what I understand if I was shooting prices I would guess 6-8 hours.

That is only if everything goes good, no broken bolts, no rusted out body mounts, and anything like that. I would have to see the truck in person before I put it on paper.

Okay so I am going to say around $600 for labor costs just in case of some unexpected issues because I am sure something will need replaced due to rust or what not. Parts are only going to run me $820 with shipping so I guess I am looking around $1,500 but that isn't too bad, that is cheaper than buying a 5" lift by itself that would run me around $1,800 + next step is to find tires I wanted to do 34's which I am sure would fit since I will have a total of 5.5" of lift from the body and suspension lift plus another 2" or so from the 34's so I am anticipating my total amount to come out to about 7.5" and price wise around $2,700 - $3,000 for all parts and labor including unexpected costs. I also wanted to know can I just buy tires (34") and use my stock wheels? and does anyone know of a website where I can decent tires that won't cost like $1600 - 1700 for all 4? and one more thing if I run 34's do I need to change my gears to like 4.56 if so how much would that run me? if I just go with 33's can I use the same gears that are already installed? Thanks.

I wouldn't count on being able to run anything bigger than 31s.


Honestly I wouldn't run anything bigger than 33s on the weak aluminum front diff. Add to the weak parts I doubt the gearing in your truck would even like anything bigger than 31s.

I have a 3 inch bl and the 1.5 crank and can't fit anything bigger than 31s.

My 2.5" RCX kit was put on for $438.00 with alignment.