Question for those who have done it or know about it (hands on).

How hard is it to install a 6" fabtech lift?

Is it a true bolt on?

Any cutting needed?

Any special tools needed?

I’m trying to make up my mind. My local shop wants about $450 to install and I'm all about saving that, plus I like learning about my truck. I would do this in my driveway. I’m not afraid to do it; I just want to make sure I have the correct tools and skills.

Thanks…

 

Josiah would probally be the best person to ask.

 

Interested in the answer to this.

 

I think you do need to sawzall part of the old crossmember I think it was in order to put the new one in. Other than that i think you will need a few special tools such as a spring compressor and some other things. There are instructions on the fabtech website that tell you what you need.

 

450 is a hell of a deal man, I would jump all over that...

 

ya 450 is worth everydollar to make sure its right. a shop by me wants 700!!!

 

Well, I'm going to wait to Josiah to get on (after midnight ) and see what he has to say. I thought I had read about him doing his own.


While I have everyone's attention... What is a "good" price going to be on a 6" fabtech without coilovers? They have come down a lot here lately. If anyone has any websites that would be great too. My local shop even told me I could get it cheaper on the internet.

I thought 450 was a great deal too, but it also would feel great if I installed it myself. I’m just like that...

 

my friend and i did my procomp. you are going to need something to cut the crossmember. other then that it should be pretty easy...air tools make it faster and easier. you will need a spring compressor, and a joint seperator or something like that. it basically looks like a tuning fork so you can seperate the uca from the old knuckle. you might need different types of sockets for taking the cv axles apart other then that you should be good. does that price include alignment as well? you are going to have to get that aligned. if that place will do it for 450 with alignment and warranty i might consider it...

edit you will need HIGH LIFT jacks and jack stands, 2 of each. DO NOT USE CINDER BLOCKS! Because they CAN crack as they did with me!

 

After reading that, $450 seems like a steal.

 

What about the price on a lift? Quote was $1675.00 including shipping? Good, Bad, or ?

What is a good range?

 

I'm tryin to remember exactly where I got my price. I know the price was only like $1475 for basic kit. I showed that price to local shop and they matched it.

 

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...roductID=71904

 

I did my Rancho, but the Fabtech is very similar. I read their instructions and they were almost identical with the exception of working the front driveshaft. You are not afraid of tackling the job yourself then do it and put the $450 back in your front pocket. Read the instructions thoroughly before you do the job, I usually read them in the bathtoom , and then make sure you have a friend help you. You will need a some tools that you can find at the local sears or autoparts store like a coil spring compressor Click Here for coil spring compressor tool a Sawzall and a some large sockets. The cutting part took all of 3 mins with a sawzall. After doing the install yourself you will then have a better understanding of your front end. I say do it yourself.

 

Mine was $800 for the install. A good thing about getting a professional installation is that if something goes wrong you can just bring it by and they will fix it.

 

Thanks for all the input guys... I've been up since 1am (work called at 12:30am) and I have to get some sleep... I want to hear from Josiah, but I'm 50/50 right now. I’m going to call the guy tomorrow and see if the $450inculded the front-end alignment. He doses them daily so he knows what he doing. If it does then I may let him. He wanted me to get the Rize because he had never installed one and wanted to try it on my truck. Didn't think that was a good idea. I like the Rize kits but it's over kill for me plus about $1000 extra that I don't have...


On the other hand... I never though twice about installing my leveling kit. I hate to give money away. I have a sawzall, heck I've even have a cutting torch and welder (stick). I believe I could get any special tools I need from AutoZone (rent program). Anyone want to come help for a day?