Holy $....!

[SATXram2013]

Well I was going to start a thread posting pics of my truck for a little transformation thread. I started with a stock 2013 ram 1500 QC 2wd and added the maxtrax 7" some 17" Raceline rims and 35" tires. I recently just added Moto metal 20 x 12 and some new 35" rubber, a full sound system last week, and was going to add my 3" body lift I already have delivered to the house, BUT....

I called 3 shops. Two of them do not do body lifts. The other wants $800 for a body lift install without alignment!!! I'm stuck in Midland/Odessa where everything had a "oil field money" tax when my normal guys in San Antonio would do it for $500 with alignment

 

[N1ck]

I got quoted $1000 plus taxes here in Canada, screw that!

 

[yodge]

A lot of guys are doing it them selves. I'm sure someone will be happy to help you with it


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[1500ram12]

Body lifts are easy to install (you don't need a alignment). Start with the cab/front end. That's the hardest part. Loosen body mounts on both sides but keep the bolts in on one side (couple of threads deep). If you have a couple of buddies to help you out it will go a little faster in not a floor jack and some wood to tilt the body enough to slide the body lift in. Loosely bolt that side in and repeat. Same for the rear. I know I left some steps for the front out but that's about all that is involved.

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[swanny297]

I called 3 shops. Two of them do not do body lifts. The other wants $800 for a body lift install without alignment!!! I'm stuck in Midland/Odessa where everything had a "oil field money" tax when my normal guys in San Antonio would do it for $500 with alignment

I wouldn't use the third one if they are telling you that an alignment is needed for a body lift

 

[Phylodog]

It's really not a difficult DIY project as mentioned already. I did mine by myself, drilling the holes for the bumper relocation brackets was the hardest part. Jacking up the body and putting the pucks in is easy as can be.

 

[DannyMK2]

body lifts are easy to do but they are time consuming, hence the $800 install price. going based off hourly shop rates near me, price is about right. only way to get it done cheaper is to do it yourself.

 

[SATXram2013]

I bucked up and paid it. Came out to $892 with tax. I'll hopefully pick it up tomorrow afternoon and pictures to come.