How much $ to install lift kit?

[Amcole1984]

I purchased a 2in lift/ level spacer kit for my Bronco. I do not have the tools nor the skill to install it myself. How much should I expect to pay to have it installed. This will be the first vehicle that I have lifted, so not sure what to expect price wise.

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[Bradley Thornton]

Most work is $100-$135 per hr. Most those lifts say 3 to 4hr.

With any lift or other work you should be able to see how long the company says it will take and go off the above for an estimate.

 

[choppersean]

Bit of a related commentary on this. My son is the lead mechanic at a local diesel shop. They get people quite frequently bringing in their own parts. If……and that is a big IF they agree to do this it means a couple of things. A significant part of a shop to make money and, therefore be able to stay in business is profit on selling parts. This situation eliminates their ability to do that……unless! The unless is they charge a significant premium to do this as people bring in horrible shit often that don’t fit, require custom mods, and is of VERY (often) suspect quality. You will likely (and should) pay a premium for all those risks they are taking to do good work and keep a great reputation. Just something to consider.

 

[Bronco cat]

The Loch Ness monster says “about 3.50”

 

[pimpjuice]

Around $400. I just lifted my OBX 2 inches. I would recommend having all your upgrades on hand before doing the install. I was increasing my tire size and had to wait for tires to come in. So there was a big wheel well gap for about 2 weeks.
If you're going bigger tires, make sure you get the brake light extension or the tire won't fit

 

[Amcole1984]

Around $400. I just lifted my OBX 2 inches. I would recommend having all your upgrades on hand before doing the install. I was increasing my tire size and had to wait for tires to come in. So there was a big wheel well gap for about 2 weeks.
If you're going bigger tires, make sure you get the brake light extension or the tire won't fit

Awesome! I'm thinking 35's with the 2 inch lift. I LOVE the look of 37's but those are hella expensive and it's alrrady a gas guzzler on the 32's

 

[choppersean]

Bit of a related commentary on this. My son is the lead mechanic at a local diesel shop. They get people quite frequently bringing in their own parts. If……and that is a big IF they agree to do this it means a couple of things. A significant part of a shop to make money and, therefore be able to stay in business is profit on selling parts. This situation eliminates their ability to do that……unless! The unless is they charge a significant premium to do this as people bring in horrible shit often that don’t fit, require custom mods, and is of VERY (often) suspect quality. You will likely (and should) pay a premium for all those risks they are taking to do good work and keep a great reputation. Just something to consider.

……oh, yeah, and I forgot to emphasize they may not warranty any work if the shop doing the work didn't source the parts/kit they are being asked to install.

 

[pimpjuice]

Awesome! I'm thinking 35's with the 2 inch lift. I LOVE the look of 37's but those are hella expensive and it's alrrady a gas guzzler on the 32's

I just did the same. Depending on the offset of the rim, you may need slightly smaller tires than 35s to avoid rubbing at full lock. I ended to going with 285/75/r18 which gave me 34.8 inches and no rubbing.
It did take my average mpg from 20 down to 15 but it rides just as quite and smooth... just a bit higher.

Before and after pics

 

[Amcole1984]

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2. I just did the same. Depending on the offset of the rim, you may need slightly smaller tires than 35s to avoid rubbing at full lock. I ended to going with 285/75/r18 which gave me 34.8 inches and no rubbing.
   It did take my average mpg from 20 down to 15 but it rides just as quite and smooth... just a bit higher.
   
   Before and after pics
   
   

   

   
   
   

   

   Love it!

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Make sure that you have it aligned after the lift and tires are installed.

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