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Am3gross · Aug 23, 2017

hey all,

quick question..

i went to a place today to get a quote.. quote was 3500.00

here is what they were gunna do..

parts are from ICON.

front springs and shocks
rear shocks
35 inch tires
alignment
labor

now i have looked up the kit online, its a grand for the kit. (link attached) tires i did not look up but i am sure they are somewhere around 1200 bucks..

2014-UP RAM 2500 4WD 2.5" Suspension System - Stage 1 | K212511

is this a good price on something that is just going to level the truck?

also while i am at it, will this system make my 2500 6.4 ride any better at all? (check the credibility of the shop with this question)

i can do the install myself however i am old, fat and lazy.. but i can do it.. have the tires mounted and balanced then to the alignment shop.. figure i would save a little money doing it myself, if i went with the same parts.. of course knowing me i would buy better tires..

thanks for any insight into this. thanks in advance for the help..

Mike

MADDOG · Aug 23, 2017

Why not pay a tenth of that amount and just level the truck?

DannyMK2 · Aug 24, 2017

all that money and no track bar. id get a different kit personally. the tires could also be more expensive, depending on brand/size. either way, i think they are charging a bit much for labor.

69GWC · Aug 24, 2017

Without a adjustable track bar your front end wont be centered under the truck.

BiGMERF · Aug 24, 2017

seems hella steep

Nick@GotExhaust · Aug 24, 2017

Check out thuren fabrication also. Nothing against Icon at all. That's a good kit but there are other options. They have great products for Ram. If you need any help shoot me a PM. We work closely with Don Thuren and we can help get you a setup that would suit your needs. If your set on Icon we can help you there as well.

I know the Thuren level kit uses a slightly softer rate spring that will smooth out your ride

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Am3gross · Aug 25, 2017

if i buy a kit threw Thuren what could one expect for a shop to charge if i was to take it somewhere?

also i have access to a lift. i could install this myself, what would the time frame be for 2 people to complete?

then the last question, and more of a insanity check then anything, but if i was to install this say on a friday, would i be safe to put the factory tires back on and drive it to the tire/alignment shop on the next saturday?

DannyMK2 · Aug 25, 2017

4 hours should be more then enough for somebody to do all 4 shocks, front springs and a track bar. a skilled person thats done it before should be able to do it in less time. theres no issue with driving without an alignment. your axle will be off center as well as your steering wheel but should otherwise drive fine. you could also take a few measurements before you start and do your own alignment. you should be able to get it pretty close.

Am3gross · Sep 3, 2017

https://www.thurenfabrication.com/p...systems/2014-power-wagon-overland-system.html

will the above listed kit make my truck ride better then the tank that it feels like i am in now. the ride is killing my wife and she refuses to ride in it. so if i can get a definite answer if it is better then i will get the approval from the boss lady to buy!

Ratket · Sep 4, 2017

Yes- you will be so happy with the kit and the ride. also they can send you the track bar all ready set up so all you got to Sonia bolt it up, they will also send you alignment specs to give to the alignment shop. 3k for a icon kit is steep, you could even go for the thuren 3" kit if you wanted, there is a member on here with the thuren lvl. kit and his factory 20"s with 37"s - But he had to run 1.5" spacers. His truck looks good

Nick@GotExhaust · Sep 4, 2017

Am3gross said:
https://www.thurenfabrication.com/p...systems/2014-power-wagon-overland-system.html

will the above listed kit make my truck ride better then the tank that it feels like i am in now. the ride is killing my wife and she refuses to ride in it. so if i can get a definite answer if it is better then i will get the approval from the boss lady to buy!

That kit should make the truck ride smoother as it uses softer coils.

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