Body or Suspension lift?
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So would most retailers! Jobber price (retail) on the most stripped-down version of that kit is around $2,000. A distributor who buys them by the truck load might get 45% back. A jobber (installer) is going to pay 35% back, or about $1300.
$1100 was either for a used kit or a fire sale. If it was sold by an authorized dealer, I bet Skyjacker is not happy with them.
$1100 was either for a used kit or a fire sale. If it was sold by an authorized dealer, I bet Skyjacker is not happy with them.
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o6yz250f is correct, I bought it off ebay and it was a BRAND NEW kit. no missingparts, turned out better than I thought it would. and free shipping, they said it would take 7-10 busniness days but it only took 2 days lol
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From: Lockport, La.
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make sure to put the bed supports in (metal blocks that weld on the frame), i see tons of trucks that don't have those installed and that's going to cause issues quickly. i think with them you will be fine.
You can get a body lift+2" level kit + the gap guards for under $550.
http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/ford-...rce=googlebase
That will clear 35"s.
Like others have said, they are a lot of work to install properly. It's the people that take shortcuts that have problems with them. Count on a full weekend. But shops that do them a lot have it down and can get them in and out in a day. SWAT customs near me will install them for $600.
About $1200 installed is a lot less than you can buy a stage 1, 6" suspension, and you get the same performance.
http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/ford-...rce=googlebase
That will clear 35"s.
Like others have said, they are a lot of work to install properly. It's the people that take shortcuts that have problems with them. Count on a full weekend. But shops that do them a lot have it down and can get them in and out in a day. SWAT customs near me will install them for $600.
About $1200 installed is a lot less than you can buy a stage 1, 6" suspension, and you get the same performance.
Yea same performance? Not likely. Suspension actually effect's suspension whether it be a better ride, more flex, etc. Body lift's do nothing more than raise the body and set them on a stress point.