How much $ to install daystar
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How much $ to install daystar
How much should I expect to pay for daystar install? I got them in the mail, now I just need to have them installed. And I don't feel like messing with the install myself. Anyone have there's done in the Austin/Central TX area and recommend a place?
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You'll also find complete rip-offs like 4Wheel Parts who wants $320 for install and alignment.
I'm currently searching around the area (Plano, TX) for a garage that will do this for ~$150 and still do good work.
I'm currently searching around the area (Plano, TX) for a garage that will do this for ~$150 and still do good work.
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Austin TX here! I had 4WheelParts install mine (near Research & N Lamar), but I also bought the hardware from them as well. I paid just under $300 for the whole deal (alignment included!). They may work with you on the price a little if you just bully them a bit ... tell them you're going to check with Star Customs around the corner, etc. (their biggest competition!). Oh, and check with Star Customs while you're at it. While they can be a bit pricey and on the "wholier than thou" level at times, they do good work. Again, labor et al is negotiable. If they want to make any money/margin off of you, they have to win your business first! This is not like buying something at Wal-Mart. This is a service ... and you can haggle a bit.
And finally, here's what I posted sometime back on ford-trucks.com:
Had mine done by local 4WheelParts.com store.
Before I got my truck, I had them quote some mods including the Daystar leveling kit. I was quoted the following:
Kit $75.99
Labor $104
(wasn't qouted alignment)
When I took my truck in to get to work done, I was quoted the following:
Kit $112.17
Labor $104
Alignment $104
Turns out the first guy to quote me used the wrong kit ... the one for previous year models. So, the guy setting up my paperwork, etc. said he'd adjust the labor down to $70 from $104 to offset the misquote. Now, prior to taking it in for the work, the guy on the phone told me to bring in a quote from another alignment shop and that they'd match it ... said it was an easy way to save some money! Cool, huh!? So, I told them Speedy Align would do the alignment for $60 and they matched it.
In the end, I paid $252.17 plus tax. There was an extra (standard) $10 charge for "lubes/cleaners/towels/hdw."
And finally, here's what I posted sometime back on ford-trucks.com:
Had mine done by local 4WheelParts.com store.
Before I got my truck, I had them quote some mods including the Daystar leveling kit. I was quoted the following:
Kit $75.99
Labor $104
(wasn't qouted alignment)
When I took my truck in to get to work done, I was quoted the following:
Kit $112.17
Labor $104
Alignment $104
Turns out the first guy to quote me used the wrong kit ... the one for previous year models. So, the guy setting up my paperwork, etc. said he'd adjust the labor down to $70 from $104 to offset the misquote. Now, prior to taking it in for the work, the guy on the phone told me to bring in a quote from another alignment shop and that they'd match it ... said it was an easy way to save some money! Cool, huh!? So, I told them Speedy Align would do the alignment for $60 and they matched it.
In the end, I paid $252.17 plus tax. There was an extra (standard) $10 charge for "lubes/cleaners/towels/hdw."
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Do it yourself then send it to get aligned . They are pretty easy just follow directions . I used a standard spring compressor just kept a ratchet strap tight around it because the springs are a little thicker than most . Also a bench vise and some whitelube will press em right in nice . I gotta get mine aligned . Putting it off . Steering to extremes doesn't feel right .
