shop question

[snake]

what is generally considered a fair price to pay to have a CST 4" spindle lift w/ shocks and rear blocks installed on an 05 gmc crew cab 1500?

[1bad05]

probably anywhere from 500 to 1000. save the money and do it your self. its a piece of cake to do it

[fabtech_chevy]

yeah... aint hard , but a shop WILL **** u... they sure did me lol

[GoldenSleeper04]

What are the tools needed to do it? Could you do it in a weekend or maybe a long weekend? The shop in town wanted 800 for the install. Thats crap!

Snake What shocks are you going to run with the lift?

[2005_Silverado]

Tools: Full set of 1/2in and 1/4in sockets, torque wrench, BIG floor jack, BIG hammer, torx set, allen wrenches, zip ties and LOTS of muscle. If its your first time doing a lift, a weekend will do. If your experienced, it'll take 4-6hrs plus taking it to the alignment shop.

[bigcody]

yeah, it doesnt take longer than 6 hours to complete. If you bring it to a common mechanic shop, they shouldnt charge much more than 50 bucks an hour to do, so it shouldnt cost more than $300.

[1bad05]

it took me about 5hrs on a friday night and it was done. i did it my self with no help and im not the quickest when it comes to working on trucks. 2005_silverado said his was all standard size but mine was actually all metric? not sure i have an 05 also. i would have a complete set of both sockets. also an air compressor and impact made it really nice.

[Nate99]

You need big metric sockets (22-26mm), other than that, your standard hand tools should get the job done. I did mine alone on one saturday, but I was pretty sore after it was done. If you have help, should be a piece of cake.

Don't forget to re-route your brake lines!

[2005_Silverado]

I dont mean a 1/2in socket...I mean a 1/2in ratchet wrench set. You will need BIG sockets for the spindle and hubs.

it took me about 5hrs on a friday night and it was done. i did it my self with no help and im not the quickest when it comes to working on trucks. 2005_silverado said his was all standard size but mine was actually all metric? not sure i have an 05 also. i would have a complete set of both sockets. also an air compressor and impact made it really nice.

[1bad05]

yeah check out your brake lines and your abs sensor. i had some issues with mine. they were rubbing the wheels when i would turn.

[jknight8907]

You do have aftermarket wheels, don't you? The CST spindle lift doesn't work with OEM wheels, at least not without at least 1/4" spacers.

[fabtech_chevy]

yeah, it doesnt take longer than 6 hours to complete. If you bring it to a common mechanic shop, they shouldnt charge much more than 50 bucks an hour to do, so it shouldnt cost more than $300.

LMFAO... yeah right