Just got quoted $3900 for a leveling kit at my local dealer for my 1500

[jwtiger69]

I think this is my first post? Anyway that doesn’t matter…


I have a 2020 1500 with the off road package. I have been thinking about putting a true leveling kit or even putting a lift on. Nothing crazy..

I have my truck in for service this morning so I would figured I would go ask. $3900…. F that. So I guess my question is what options should I look at from here. Are just adding spacers and easy option just to add a little more? I have browsed the forums a bit and have seen there a few issues with this for trucks with the off road package.


Thanks ahead of time for the replies…


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[vincentw56]

I think this is my first post? Anyway that doesn’t matter…


I have a 2020 1500 with the off road package. I have been thinking about putting a true leveling kit or even putting a lift on. Nothing crazy..

I have my truck in for service this morning so I would figured I would go ask. $3900…. F that. So I guess my question is what options should I look at from here. Are just adding spacers and easy option just to add a little more? I have browsed the forums a bit and have seen there a few issues with this for trucks with the off road package.


Thanks ahead of time for the replies…


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Nope, 24th post.

That's a lot of money for just a leveling kit. I'd shop around.

 

[jwtiger69]

Nope, 24th post.

That's a lot of money for just a leveling kit. I'd shop around.

**** oh well…. I was off by 23! Thanks!


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[SD Rebel]

What exactly does that $3900 cover? You can buy a kit as cheap as $200 for spacers to $5900 for a Carli 2.5" kit. Depends on what you are looking for.

Just a couple of inches to clear tires, then top hat spacers are a cheap easy choice. Probably about $200 for parts, $600 or so for parts and install, $50 for alignment. You may want a more involved kit that includes upper control arms, now you now at $500 kits, maybe under $1,000 parts and labor installed. That would be minimum I would go.

For better ride and handling as well as lift, you may want to look at kits that include upgraded springs/shocks as well, that will put you in the $1500 and above for those kits, maybe $500 for labor/installation and alignment.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

What kit were they trying to rip you off with for $3900 installed?

 

[Scram1500]

That places their hourly rate at $1000/hr. Oil changes must be in the $500 range

 

[jwtiger69]

What kit were they trying to rip you off with for $3900 installed?

Guess I forgot that part… this was for the mopar leveling kit.

All in all I just want to add a little bit bigger tire and add a little lift to it. So maybe just adding some spacers would be the easiest thing for me to look into?


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[SD Rebel]

Guess I issues that part… this was for the mopar leveling kit.

All in all I just want to add a little bit bigger tire and add a little lift to it.


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Gotcha, the Mopar leveling kit retails for $2,100. That leaves $1,800 (from their $3,900 quote) for labor and alignment. Wow, that's pricey for sure. Most labor for that type of kit install is just $500 or so, another $50 - $70 for front end alignment.

That kit however comes with a spring pre-load spacer, front & rear struts and upper control arms. If you just want a level for tires, this is a good one, works with 2wd or 4wd & Rebels ....

2" Front Leveling Kit With Tubular Control Arms - Ram 1500 4WD 2019-2023

2019-2023 Ram 1500 (including Rebel) 2WD/4WD 2 inch Leveling Kit w/ new Tubular Upper Control Arms For use on New body style Ram 1500 4WD. Not for use on classic body style Ram 1500. Also fits Rebel Edition Front strut extension leveling kit Not for use on air-suspension equipped trucks CNC...

www.readylift.com

$529 for the kit, factor in $500 install and $50 front alignment on average. Prices can vary between shops of course, but shouldn't be more than $100 or so difference either way.

 

[Idahoktm]

My dealer installed my ReadyLift leveling kit for $387. I paid $370 for the kit with UCA's. $3900 is insane.

 

[SD Rebel]

My dealer installed my ReadyLift leveling kit for $387. I paid $370 for the kit with UCA's. $3900 is insane.

That's an awesome deal, I can't find it anywhere online with a discount close to that.

 

[Idahoktm]

That's an awesome deal, I can't find it anywhere online with a discount close to that.

Yeah, that was back in 2021. Shortly after I bought it, the price jumped up to ~$420.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Throw some Bilstein 5100's on there and call it a day! I personally would never run spacers or recommend them.

 

[jwtiger69]

Gotcha, the Mopar leveling kit retails for $2,100. That leaves $1,800 (from their $3,900 quote) for labor and alignment. Wow, that's pricey for sure. Most labor for that type of kit install is just $500 or so, another $50 - $70 for front end alignment.

That kit however comes with a spring pre-load spacer, front & rear struts and upper control arms. If you just want a level for tires, this is a good one, works with 2wd or 4wd & Rebels ....

2" Front Leveling Kit With Tubular Control Arms - Ram 1500 4WD 2019-2023

2019-2023 Ram 1500 (including Rebel) 2WD/4WD 2 inch Leveling Kit w/ new Tubular Upper Control Arms For use on New body style Ram 1500 4WD. Not for use on classic body style Ram 1500. Also fits Rebel Edition Front strut extension leveling kit Not for use on air-suspension equipped trucks CNC...

www.readylift.com

$529 for the kit, factor in $500 install and $50 front alignment on average. Prices can vary between shops of course, but shouldn't be more than $100 or so difference either way.

Thanks for the info. But on the information on the site it says not for use with the off road package. Which is what I have. Consider me not very knowledgeable on this stuff, that is why I am here. Thanks


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[jwtiger69]

Throw some Bilstein 5100's on there and call it a day! I personally would never run spacers or recommend them.

This may be the way to go then. I see these recommended a ton.


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[SD Rebel]

Thanks for the info. But on the information on the site it says not for use with the off road package. Which is what I have. Consider me not very knowledgeable on this stuff, that is why I am here. Thanks


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Opps, sorry about that. But you get the idea, I'm sure there are kits that will work along those lines.

 

[jwtiger69]

Found this in another post. So from what I am gathering from that video and reading that with the bilsteins I can easily level out my truck by adjust the shocks. Do I need to do anything to the rear of the truck as well if I put these on? I do see that they sell a kit for the rear. Thankfully I do have a friend whom I completely trust that could work with me on installing these. Didn't really think about that before. After install I would just need an alignment of course.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Yup, he's on the site @Waterfowler41 He can answer any questions.

It depends on what you're looking to do, since you already have a 1" lift from stock.

 

[jwtiger69]

Yup, he's on the site @Waterfowler41 He can answer any questions.

It depends on what you're looking to do, since you already have a 1" lift from stock.

My main idea with even looking at this was putting bigger tires on it, and making it a little higher.



This is includes the rear as well:

Stage 1 Package Bilstein 2019-2022 Ram 1500 4WD Without Air Suspension

Stage 1 Package Bilstein 5100 Series 2019-2022 Ram 1500 4WD Without Air Suspension Front And Rear Shock Absorbers 0-2" Lift

straptperformance.com

Not sure if that is needed correct? Just the front?

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

My main idea with even looking at this was putting bigger tires on it, and making it a little higher.

You'll be fine with leaving the rear alone, outside of my OCD having a yellow Bilstein on the rear and silver front, you can swap in the rear 5100's or 5160's as well, but those cost a bit more ( 5160 ).

 

[jwtiger69]

You'll be fine with leaving the rear alone, outside of my OCD having a yellow Bilstein on the rear and silver front, you can swap in the rear 5100's or 5160's as well, but those cost a bit more ( 5160 ).

I am kinda the same way..... But thanks for confirming that for me! Time to do a little more research and then probably **** of my wife when she sees the credit cards bill....