Typical Price?

ThainC · 12-30-2003, 03:08 PM

Hey,

This is my first post, but I've read a heck of a lot in here. Even learned how to rid myself of a rough idle by reading posts in this forum.

However, this post is directed towards something I want to do with my truck, yet can't believe the price. I was reading a thread about Superlift vs. Skyjacker where 91EXNM listed what he was getting and the price (USD of course). I liked the set up minus the 3" Body Lift (Only plan on running a set of brand new 33" tires from my Full Size 89 Jimmy), so I thought I'd see about getting a qoute from a more local place. This is the response I recieved:

""
1)Superlift 5.5" lift system with shocks and SuperRunner steering (KITEXP6B-BDS) : 3,200.00

this kit relocates your rear springs over the axle for lifting the rear.
""

Does this sound right? The price that is? I did mention the fact I would like dual shock mounts... But seriously? I didn't even pay that much for my 91 Explorer.

Chad S. Thain

*AlaskanJack* · 12-30-2003, 03:10 PM

WOW that is really high even with the exchange rate. try another place and keep trying until you get a more reasonable price.
I thought he said the lift kit was $588 US without the super runner steering or extended radius arms. Like $900 something with extended arms etc no steering.

Now that might have included installation. you might ask

ThainC · 12-30-2003, 03:51 PM

I've been to Rocky Mountain, and I believe I saw their posting price to be $890 for a 5.5" 90-94 Explorer with pitman arm, rear axle relocation kit, and it included the longer radius arms.

It does seem a little over the top. Perhaps I'll call them tomorrow. I know of another place around here. The first was North Shore Off Road Centre. I can try Sport Trucks Inlimited and I guess I could try going through Lordco.

Chad S. Thain

ThainC · 12-30-2003, 03:53 PM

Actually... I take that back, I think NSOR and Sport Trucks Unlimited are basically the same company.

Chad S. Thain

410Fortune · 12-30-2003, 03:55 PM

$3200 better include the super runner steering, rear leaf springs with the SOA, extended radius arms, brake lines, j hooks, shocks, and installation..........plus a friggin rental car while its being installed.

Whoever told you that price has no idea what they are talking about.....

ThainC · 12-30-2003, 03:58 PM

Anyone in the Vancouver area know of a good place to go? I've a mechanic who'll do the installation (Allows me to work with him when we work on my truck. I don't have a place to work on it myself) but I'm not in the mood to drop $3,200 period. Not even if it includes installation and something to get around in while it's being driven. Not about to pay more than my I paid for my truck. Simple as that.

Chad S. Thain

*AlaskanJack* · 12-30-2003, 04:07 PM

Isn't there a 4wheel parts in your area? they sell lift kits and install them also. I seem to recall a 4 wheel parts somewhere in BC

ThainC · 12-30-2003, 06:27 PM

On their webpage, I've only noted US States. If there is one, I'm not aware of it.

Chad S. Thain

ThainC · 12-31-2003, 07:50 AM

I've sent them an e-mail with a URL directing them to the price on Rocky Mountain Suspensions' website. Perhaps they mis-understood my request, or their lift comes with a new truck.

We'll soon find out.

Chad S. Thain

12-30-2003, 03:08 PM	#1
ThainC Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver, B.C. (Canada) '91 XLT Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 107 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Typical Price? Hey, This is my first post, but I've read a heck of a lot in here. Even learned how to rid myself of a rough idle by reading posts in this forum. However, this post is directed towards something I want to do with my truck, yet can't believe the price. I was reading a thread about Superlift vs. Skyjacker where 91EXNM listed what he was getting and the price (USD of course). I liked the set up minus the 3" Body Lift (Only plan on running a set of brand new 33" tires from my Full Size 89 Jimmy), so I thought I'd see about getting a qoute from a more local place. This is the response I recieved: "" 1)Superlift 5.5" lift system with shocks and SuperRunner steering (KITEXP6B-BDS) : 3,200.00 this kit relocates your rear springs over the axle for lifting the rear. "" Does this sound right? The price that is? I did mention the fact I would like dual shock mounts... But seriously? I didn't even pay that much for my 91 Explorer. Chad S. Thain

12-30-2003, 03:10 PM	#2
AlaskanJack Elite Cabin-Fever Captain Centralia, Washington 91 , 93 & 01 Sports Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,848 Vehicle Specs	WOW that is really high even with the exchange rate. try another place and keep trying until you get a more reasonable price. I thought he said the lift kit was $588 US without the super runner steering or extended radius arms. Like $900 something with extended arms etc no steering. Now that might have included installation. you might ask __________________ 91 Explorer Sport - 5.5" Superlift, Super Runner Steering, Extended RA's, 4.10 Gears, 15x10 AR Rims, 35x12.5 Tires 93 Explorer Sport 2" Skyjacker Susp lift, w/AAL & Warrior Shackles, 32x11.50 Mud Kings, 2" BL 01 Explorer Sport - Wife's baby. - MY MODS PAGE - MY TEMP IN ALASKA

12-30-2003, 03:55 PM	#5
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	$3200 better include the super runner steering, rear leaf springs with the SOA, extended radius arms, brake lines, j hooks, shocks, and installation..........plus a friggin rental car while its being installed. Whoever told you that price has no idea what they are talking about..... __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

12-30-2003, 04:07 PM	#7
AlaskanJack Elite Cabin-Fever Captain Centralia, Washington 91 , 93 & 01 Sports Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,848 Vehicle Specs	Isn't there a 4wheel parts in your area? they sell lift kits and install them also. I seem to recall a 4 wheel parts somewhere in BC __________________ 91 Explorer Sport - 5.5" Superlift, Super Runner Steering, Extended RA's, 4.10 Gears, 15x10 AR Rims, 35x12.5 Tires 93 Explorer Sport 2" Skyjacker Susp lift, w/AAL & Warrior Shackles, 32x11.50 Mud Kings, 2" BL 01 Explorer Sport - Wife's baby. - MY MODS PAGE - MY TEMP IN ALASKA

12-30-2003, 03:51 PM	#3
ThainC Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver, B.C. (Canada) '91 XLT Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 107 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I've been to Rocky Mountain, and I believe I saw their posting price to be $890 for a 5.5" 90-94 Explorer with pitman arm, rear axle relocation kit, and it included the longer radius arms. It does seem a little over the top. Perhaps I'll call them tomorrow. I know of another place around here. The first was North Shore Off Road Centre. I can try Sport Trucks Inlimited and I guess I could try going through Lordco. Chad S. Thain

12-30-2003, 03:53 PM	#4
ThainC Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver, B.C. (Canada) '91 XLT Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 107 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Actually... I take that back, I think NSOR and Sport Trucks Unlimited are basically the same company. Chad S. Thain

12-30-2003, 03:58 PM	#6
ThainC Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver, B.C. (Canada) '91 XLT Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 107 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Anyone in the Vancouver area know of a good place to go? I've a mechanic who'll do the installation (Allows me to work with him when we work on my truck. I don't have a place to work on it myself) but I'm not in the mood to drop $3,200 period. Not even if it includes installation and something to get around in while it's being driven. Not about to pay more than my I paid for my truck. Simple as that. Chad S. Thain

12-30-2003, 06:27 PM	#8
ThainC Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver, B.C. (Canada) '91 XLT Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 107 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	On their webpage, I've only noted US States. If there is one, I'm not aware of it. Chad S. Thain

12-31-2003, 07:50 AM	#9
ThainC Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver, B.C. (Canada) '91 XLT Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 107 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I've sent them an e-mail with a URL directing them to the price on Rocky Mountain Suspensions' website. Perhaps they mis-understood my request, or their lift comes with a new truck. We'll soon find out. Chad S. Thain