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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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hey guys, was wondering if you guys might know some places that do installs for lifts. like do most auto places do it or just 4x4 places? i ask because i dont have the ability to install my lift myself when i get it so ima have to get a shop to do it. im based in south carolina if that helps with the location on maybe a chain of stores.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Some dealerships will do it.

A higher percentage of independent shops will.

Any off road shop with a garage should.

At the indie shop where I used to work, work was work. Didn't matter if we had never done it before, we just took our time. We would do damn near anything, so long as it was legal. Never had any complaints either....

Call around to the shops in your area. Don't expect it to be cheap.
 
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average cost?
 
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Figuring the manufacturer thinks its about 8 hours to install the kit..... and shop rates around here range from 50 to 100 bucks an hour..... ballpark would be between 400, and a thousand bucks...... Unless you find some cool indie shop that will do it for time and materials, and they get it done faster.....
 
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found a off road place said he would do it for 540, that includes all labor and everything and front end alignment, with a 10% discount.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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found a off road place said he would do it for 540, that includes all labor and everything and front end alignment, with a 10% discount.
Awesome!! Do they charge more if you watch? And even more if you want to help?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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ha i dunno im gonna have the gf call him tomorrow and ask how long it would take them and yea ill ask if i can watch or help maybe make it an even 500 :P
 
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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How much lift would help ask well. A 5" lift is going to take longer to do that a 3" lift.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 05:56 AM
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yes i know, i asked about the one im gettin. said 540. im really gonna ask and see if i help and bring some beer if i can get it down to like 475 or 500 :P
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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hahaha, damn if i owned a shop i would make deals like that. the more beer you bring the less i'll charge! dont count on quality work tho <.<.....>.>
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