How much $?

dpc1874@aol.com · Jul 16, 2012

So I contacted the local shop about installing a 3" body on the truck. I know from looking online that you can get the lift for around $375. They quoted me $972.32 for the kit installed. Seems pretty expensive to me. I have installed body lifts before on a couple early model vehichles. So i know its not that difficult, but i now live in town and dont have the tools to do it. The instruction also say you need a welder which i dont have. So im wondering if anyone else has been quoted on a 3" bl install and if so how much?

swamp_life hemi 05 · Jul 16, 2012

That extremely steep!!!! I would rent or borrow the tools to do it. All it takes is hand tools, a jack, and some wood. The welding you can just pop into a shop and get them to tack weld the blocks that need it. Look in the DIY section there is a write up on it.

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dpc1874@aol.com · Jul 16, 2012

Thought it sounded pretty extreme. Never paid to put one on before and for that price i dont think i'll start now

Musclemckeester · Jul 16, 2012

That's crazy high. Should take a shop no more than 5 hours to do it, realistically more like 3-4 (I'd allow all day though if I was you). I'd definitely buy/rent the tools and do it yourself. If I remember correctly, the back end is the part that needs welding. I'm sure you could get an exhaust shop to do that for you for cheap.

quietpeen · Jul 16, 2012

never priced it but $500 for labor is ridiculous imo

dpc1874@aol.com · Jul 16, 2012

I think the first price included the gap guards which i dont need since i have the mopar wheel well liners. Called the other shop in town and it was $850 without the gap guards. So I believe ill just use that other 500 they wanna charge and buy the tools, beer, and bbq. Then invite a few people over

dpc1874@aol.com · Jul 16, 2012

Musclemckeester said:
That's crazy high. Should take a shop no more than 5 hours to do it, realistically more like 3-4 (I'd allow all day though if I was you). I'd definitely buy/rent the tools and do it yourself. If I remember correctly, the back end is the part that needs welding. I'm sure you could get an exhaust shop to do that for you for cheap.

Didnt think about that. Thanks. Since ill need the exhaust raised anyhow just get them to tac the crush blocks in place

0212353 · Jul 16, 2012

I called a place local here - they quoted me 900 just for LABOR on the 1.25 body lift. I told her to KMBFHWA (kiss my big fat hairy white ass)

reddot · Jul 16, 2012

it depends on where you live. Back when I did the research on BLs, I found out that the "normal" range is $300-800+. I think I paid $350-400 for the install when I supplied the BL. That was in western ND.

edit:that was for my 98 1500.

SmokedRam · Jul 16, 2012

Down here you can pretty much be guaranteed of a $85-$125 an hour labor rate...so if it's a 5 hour job (most shops are gonna say it's 5 hours even though it's only like 3.5-4) then $500 isn't that extreme.

dpc1874@aol.com · Jul 17, 2012

Is there really that much more work involved on a 3" compared to a 1.25? They quoted me $387 for the 1.25". I just assumed it would be about the same amount of work

reddot · Jul 17, 2012

I would assume close to the same labor but cant say for sure. BL arnt hard but can be time consuming.

0212353 · Jul 17, 2012

the 3" may have a steering extension, fuel line extensions? I'm not sure. I know the 1.25 didn't need any of that.

reddot · Jul 17, 2012

at least on my 98 the factory steering column was long enough for my 3in BL but they have a full generation between them.......

LURE1N · Jul 18, 2012

OFF ROAD INNOVATIONS in Richmond Va. charges $400 labor to install a 1.25'' body lift and they said it usually takes around four hours..

ramhunter9 · Jul 18, 2012

3" body lift in my shop is $950 if you get the kit threw me its $850

You dont understand how labor intense it is . Once you do it yourself you will pay next time .

Other shops in the big city charge 1k or more .

ramhunter9 · Jul 18, 2012

0212353 said:
the 3" may have a steering extension, fuel line extensions? I'm not sure. I know the 1.25 didn't need any of that.

Correct , that is where the price adds up . Dont forget brake extensions ! and filler kneck !

the codes · Jul 18, 2012

a 4wheel drive by my house quoted me 1200 for a 3" bl, I said, you must think I meant suspension....he didn't LOL

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ramhunter9 · Jul 18, 2012

Suspension are 10x easier IMO

reddot · Jul 18, 2012

ramhunter9 said:
Suspension are 10x easier IMO

I agree. at least SOA for sure(all I am willing to buy lol)

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