Mopar Diesel Lift Questions

[F3Orangeman]

My new JTOD is expected in the next couple of weeks, and I’m thinking about having the dealer install the 2” diesel lift kit from Mopar. They quoted me $2,395+tax. That‘s about $900 for install assuming the kit is retail at $1,495. What are your thoughts on (1) the cost, and (2) getting this done before taking delivery? This is my daily driver, and I’m not a gear head, so having the warranty is a priority, therefore a dealer install. I need to check, but i think i can also roll the kit install into the JT “mortgage”. TIA!

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[guarnibl]

You can get it done for less, but if it includes alignment and re-programming for tire size, it's not the worst quote I've seen accounting for a half day for the lift.

 

[KurtP]

I think given your priorities/concerns, that might be the way to go. Im guessing its $150hr/6hrs labor, which is hight but not egregious. You could find a place to get it done cheaper, sure, but is it enough cheaper to justify giving up the peace of mind knowing your dealer 100% owns it?

Only you can answer that.

 

[F3Orangeman]

You can get it done for less, but if it includes alignment and re-programming for tire size, it's not the worst quote I've seen accounting for a half day for the lift.

We have not discussed new tires, yet, but certainly would make the overland highway tires that much worse looking on a lift, IMO.

 

[F3Orangeman]

I think given your priorities/concerns, that might be the way to go. Im guessing its $150hr/6hrs labor, which is hight but not egregious. You could find a place to get it done cheaper, sure, but is it enough cheaper to justify giving up the peace of mind knowing your dealer 100% owns it?

Only you can answer that.

You bring up something I didn’t think about... my dealer selling me the JT is a few hours away, and would not be my local. Might be better to have the local dealership install lift?

 

[KurtP]

You bring up something I didn’t think about... my dealer selling me the JT is a few hours away, and would not be my local. Might be better to have the local dealership install lift?

Again, only you can answer that....i dont mind troubleshooting and working on my own truck. If thats not in your skillset/desired use of your time; and you know youll be using the dealer for servicing/troubleshooting etc, and thats your way of vehicle ownership, then yeah: id buy the truck and have the local dealer doing the service and warranty work install the lift and tires; assuming all other things being equal like price.

I sometimes underestimate the value some people place on being able to tell the dealer absolutely anything is their problem, and if thats you, then proceeding accordingly would be my recommendation.

 

[F3Orangeman]

Again, only you can answer that....i dont mind troubleshooting and working on my own truck. If thats not in your skillset/desired use of your time; and you know youll be using the dealer for servicing/troubleshooting etc, and thats your way of vehicle ownership, then yeah: id buy the truck and have the local dealer doing the service and warranty work install the lift and tires; assuming all other things being equal like price.

I sometimes underestimate the value some people place on being able to tell the dealer absolutely anything is their problem, and if thats you, then proceeding accordingly would be my recommendation.

Vehicles are not my skill set fir sure, but I will get back to changing my own oil on this new baby. Local dealer has been good with my Cherokee, but it also has had very few problems. I’ll get a quote form them on the lift as well. Who knows, might save a little. Thanks for the thoughts.

 

[syreeves]

My new JTOD is expected in the next couple of weeks, and I’m thinking about having the dealer install the 2” diesel lift kit from Mopar. They quoted me $2,395+tax. That‘s about $900 for install assuming the kit is retail at $1,495. What are your thoughts on (1) the cost, and (2) getting this done before taking delivery? This is my daily driver, and I’m not a gear head, so having the warranty is a priority, therefore a dealer install. I need to check, but i think i can also roll the kit install into the JT “mortgage”. TIA!

My dealer installed the Mopar 2 inch lift for $300 with an alignment - they also installed the 35s I ordered. All before I even paid for it. I wanted that covered under warranty as a dealer installed accessory. They gave me $800 for the Rubi tires and wheels too. IMHO having your selling dealer install your lift just makes your life easy. Worry about getting your bumper, winch, stubby antennae etc. done your self. But if the lift or tires is screwed up I want to get it fixed by the dealer.

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