2.5" Ready Lift, installed - what did you pay? - TundraTalk.net

ponyuk · 02-25-2008, 08:23 PM

I hate this forum, I always see something someone has done to their truck and it ends up costing me a fortune

Anyway, I am going to get a 2.4" Readylift leveling kit.

I looked at bigger, but I don't want that mud hopper look. I'm not mechanically inclined enough to install it myself - I am sure I could do it, but I don't want to. I thought about getting my mobile mechanic to do it, but as it needs alignement work after the install I'd prefer to let the professionals do it. Readylift recommend these guys:
Truck Parts & Truck Accessories in Compton, CA 90220 (they are not near my home, but that branch is right round the corner from work).
They quoted $622 out the door - seems steep, what do you all think?

BigEdsToy · 02-26-2008, 01:53 AM

That's not too bad, but I think some others on this site have gotten it done for quite a bit less. I recently got a quote from my dealer for a ToyTec 3" lift installed for $995!!!!

TX Tundra 07 · 02-26-2008, 08:32 AM

FREE!

Honestly - its a piece of 2"-3" pipe with 2 metal plates welded on top and bottom, 4 bolts through the top. Materials cost about $0.50 - if you bought it - I had all the stuff at home. Labor was a little different - expect a few hours for install (took me about 5 hours when building the lift blocks and installing)

dromero5 · 02-26-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ponyuk

I hate this forum, I always see something someone has done to their truck and it ends up costing me a fortune

Anyway, I am going to get a 2.4" Readylift leveling kit.

I looked at bigger, but I don't want that mud hopper look. I'm not mechanically inclined enough to install it myself - I am sure I could do it, but I don't want to. I thought about getting my mobile mechanic to do it, but as it needs alignement work after the install I'd prefer to let the professionals do it. Readylift recommend these guys:
Truck Parts & Truck Accessories in Compton, CA 90220 (they are not near my home, but that branch is right round the corner from work).
They quoted $622 out the door - seems steep, what do you all think?

Your kidding me, I just spoke with a local 4x4 shop and they quoted me $250-$285. I asked because I saw someone in town with the same lift and I really liked the way the truck sat. The guy said they had it done in an hour and it was a piece of cake. My advice is to shop around.

ponyuk · 02-26-2008, 11:07 AM

The price I was quoted included the part - which on the web site is $230. So they are charging $340 for the install (plus tax)

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Originally Posted by dromero5

Your kidding me, I just spoke with a local 4x4 shop and they quoted me $250-$285. I asked because I saw someone in town with the same lift and I really liked the way the truck sat. The guy said they had it done in an hour and it was a piece of cake. My advice is to shop around.

ponyuk · 02-26-2008, 11:09 AM

I'd be willing to try building my own of anything, except something I put my families (and other road users) life at risk in. I am more adept with a soldering iron than a mig welder.
Making my own is not an option, I don't even change my own brake pads

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Originally Posted by TX Tundra 07

FREE!

Honestly - its a piece of 2"-3" pipe with 2 metal plates welded on top and bottom, 4 bolts through the top. Materials cost about $0.50 - if you bought it - I had all the stuff at home. Labor was a little different - expect a few hours for install (took me about 5 hours when building the lift blocks and installing)

SybErkRimInAL · 02-26-2008, 12:12 PM

I'd be cautious of driving through compton.

TX Tundra 07 · 02-26-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ponyuk

I'd be willing to try building my own of anything, except something I put my families (and other road users) life at risk in. I am more adept with a soldering iron than a mig welder.
Making my own is not an option, I don't even change my own brake pads

It's funny you say that. Look at the picture above of the ReadyLift....they only tack welded the plates to the pipe in 4 different places - you can see the welds in the picture.

At least I welded mine all the way around for both plates. I also used thicker materials...I think I trust mine more than those

dromero5 · 02-26-2008, 01:25 PM

yeah but the guy I talked to is a dealer and gets the part at cost. What your are seeing is the mark up cost, if you can find a shop that is a dealer you might be way better off. The labor should only be an hour or hour and a half at most, that is unless they can align the wheels there too.

Mark-5.7 · 02-26-2008, 07:48 PM

Who else makes these leveling kits & how much?

ponyuk · 02-26-2008, 10:08 PM

I never leave the house without my .45

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Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

I'd be cautious of driving through compton.

SybErkRimInAL · 02-27-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ponyuk

I never leave the house without my .45

You gotta license for that thing?

jpnca · 02-27-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

I'd be cautious of driving through compton.

Ha ha I work in Compton!

mwg0415 · 02-27-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark-5.7

Who else makes these leveling kits & how much?

Toytec makes one. Made out of the same aluminum block they use for the 3" lift and the rear blocks. Looks a little more sturdy, IMO. I'm thinking about going that route. I checked at the dealership, they quoted $80/hr to install and align and all that stuff. Maybe 2 hours of labor according to the guy who does it. My dealership has never done one of these, they've only installed the Toytec 3" lifts.

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SybErkRimInAL · 02-27-2008, 02:04 PM

Truxxx also makes a 3" front, 1" back leveling kit.

02-25-2008, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
ponyuk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 218	2.5" Ready Lift, installed - what did you pay? I hate this forum, I always see something someone has done to their truck and it ends up costing me a fortune Anyway, I am going to get a 2.4" Readylift leveling kit. I looked at bigger, but I don't want that mud hopper look. I'm not mechanically inclined enough to install it myself - I am sure I could do it, but I don't want to. I thought about getting my mobile mechanic to do it, but as it needs alignement work after the install I'd prefer to let the professionals do it. Readylift recommend these guys: Truck Parts & Truck Accessories in Compton, CA 90220 (they are not near my home, but that branch is right round the corner from work). They quoted $622 out the door - seems steep, what do you all think? __________________ Another bloody Brit. Pony "Liberty And Justice For All" Not available in all states. Void where prohibited by law.

02-26-2008, 08:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
TX Tundra 07 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 82	FREE! Honestly - its a piece of 2"-3" pipe with 2 metal plates welded on top and bottom, 4 bolts through the top. Materials cost about $0.50 - if you bought it - I had all the stuff at home. Labor was a little different - expect a few hours for install (took me about 5 hours when building the lift blocks and installing) __________________ Mine: 2007 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, slate, 2x4, Flowmaster 50 series dual in/dual out, Homemade leveling kit (2.5") Hers: 2007 Tundra Double Cab, TRD 2x4, 4.7L, desert sand Previous Vehicles: 1990 Jeep Wrangler Islander, Rancho Lift 1992 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4x4 RCSB - 190,000 miles and still running strong when I sold it. 2001 Honda Magna VF750C 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS (8.9 sec 1/8 mile - STOCK)

02-26-2008, 12:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,248	I'd be cautious of driving through compton. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) 4-piece Billet Grille AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

02-26-2008, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
dromero5 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 42	yeah but the guy I talked to is a dealer and gets the part at cost. What your are seeing is the mark up cost, if you can find a shop that is a dealer you might be way better off. The labor should only be an hour or hour and a half at most, that is unless they can align the wheels there too. __________________ Dromero5 "Yota till I die"

02-26-2008, 07:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mark-5.7 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 160	Who else makes these leveling kits & how much? __________________ '07 RCSB 4x4, 5.7. Much Faster than my modded Hemi was. Insulated intake & box. Drop in K&N. Removed top filter. Bypassed TB coolant hose to keep intake cold. Valve cover hoses to breather, not intake. 305-50-20 Yoko's on 20 x 9 chrome MB 5 spokes, Debadged, More to come... WANT TUNER!

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02-26-2008, 01:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
BigEdsToy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5	That's not too bad, but I think some others on this site have gotten it done for quite a bit less. I recently got a quote from my dealer for a ToyTec 3" lift installed for $995!!!!

02-27-2008, 02:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,248	Truxxx also makes a 3" front, 1" back leveling kit. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) 4-piece Billet Grille AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

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