03-22-2012, 02:02 AM
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What's average cost for Icon lift install?
I am trying to budget for my lift and was wondering what an average cost of install would be for the icon stage 1 lift on a 2011 trail edition. I just don't have the time, space or tools to attempt to do it myself.
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03-22-2012, 06:21 AM
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I'm getting mine done on Monday for $710 with UCAs and remote reservoir. Alignment, mounting and balancing new tires is about another $150.
I was quoted close to $1500 at the first shop I called, though.
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03-22-2012, 07:55 AM
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It's going to vary according to your demographic. It will be more in my area because it's in the DC metro area where it's not unheard of to be at $120/hr. In Kentucky, you could get away with $60/hr.
Lima-That first shop better not have been mine! or you didn't talk to me!
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03-22-2012, 11:56 AM
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Lima please be sure to measure the pre lift distance ground to fender and mid hub to fender for each corner.
I want to determine if the rear icon springs stated lift of 2 in is comparable to the sway away stated lift of 1.5 in. i could not find this info anywhere on the web.
I will measure before installing my saw coils with pictures. I may be lower than you currently due to bud built skids and sliders and my cargo platform and junk in the back. Last i measured was lf 34.5, rf 34.25 and 36.5 in both rears
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03-22-2012, 02:18 PM
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Lima the racing adage is only change one thing at a time. Otherwise you have no idea what changes are causing what results. So it is probably a good idea to do the lift first then wait a few days prior to changing wheels and tires. That way you can discern which changes cause any increase/decrease in performance or problems.
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03-22-2012, 03:16 PM
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For a stage one we charge $400 if the kit was purchased though us. ($500 if not) There is an extra $50 for UCA install. We also provide a free car rental for the day if we do over $300 worth of labor.
Then of course you can add Total Chaos knuckle gussets, to be welded on etc. These do add to the cost as back side knuckle seals are replaced w/ new. Can get real fancy fast!
As for checking heights always a great idea to do so. Just remember to park your truck in the exact same spot every time you check. Concrete and asphalt look flat but it will not be the same. Just note where your truck is parked. Also after the install make sure you drive the truck, hard turns and braking to settle in the springs. Then measure.
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03-22-2012, 03:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick1
Lima the racing adage is only change one thing at a time. Otherwise you have no idea what changes are causing what results. So it is probably a good idea to do the lift first then wait a few days prior to changing wheels and tires. That way you can discern which changes cause any increase/decrease in performance or problems.
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So true. I learned that one years back in Collage modifying my FJ40 Land Cruiser. Suspension, gears, lockers all at once. Took forever to find the vibration the truck had after all that work. (New rear drive shaft angle with a 25+ yr warn transfer case output shaft = output shaft not happy)
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03-22-2012, 06:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick1
Lima the racing adage is only change one thing at a time. Otherwise you have no idea what changes are causing what results. So it is probably a good idea to do the lift first then wait a few days prior to changing wheels and tires. That way you can discern which changes cause any increase/decrease in performance or problems.
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Got it, Mick1 - I think that adage applies to a lot of things! Fortunately, I'm only changing suspension and tires at this point, so it should be fairly easy to diagnose any issues. I'll take some measurements for you before and after as well.
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03-22-2012, 09:32 PM
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Some good advice here from both Mick and Mark, thanks
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03-22-2012, 10:08 PM
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Good point about measuring in a set spot. I had not thought about that.
Also, I just thought that I would add. Based on what I saw from the bumper install I would certainly let the ducmonsta shop do work on my truck. They seem like real car enthusiast and interested in doing quality work. The price does not seem that bad either.
Compare that to what I have to deal with locally. The last two places I let work on my truck were a complete disaster. I let a transmission shop install a cooler because I didn't have time and thought they could do it expertly. It was worse than letting monkeys do it.... Slobs, lazy, zero pride in their work, and evidently pretty stupid because it was hooked up wrong.
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03-22-2012, 10:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick1
Good point about measuring in a set spot. I had not thought about that.
Also, I just thought that I would add. Based on what I saw from the bumper install I would certainly let the ducmonsta shop do work on my truck. They seem like real car enthusiast and interested in doing quality work. The price does not seem that bad either.
Compare that to what I have to deal with locally. The last two places I let work on my truck were a complete disaster. I let a transmission shop install a cooler because I didn't have time and thought they could do it expertly. It was worse than letting monkeys do it.... Slobs, lazy, zero pride in their work, and evidently pretty stupid because it was hooked up wrong.
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+1 on this. I was on the phone with Ducmonsta a few days ago about installing my ICON suspension and a rear locker. Real nice guy. His shop is about an hour and half from me but I would gladly make that drive to get a reputable shop and have someone who knows how to work on 5th gens do the work.
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