Price a leveling kit, body lift, or 2/4/6-inch suspension lift by truck and shop rate
A lift kit costs $250–$900 installed for a leveling kit, $400–$1,000 for a body lift, $1,000–$3,500 for a mild 2-to-4-inch suspension lift, and $3,000–$7,000+ for a 6-inch suspension lift. On a half-ton (F-150, Silverado 1500, Ram 1500), a 4-inch lift typically runs $1,500–$3,500 installed with Jeep Wranglers cheaper ($1,000–$3,000) and heavy-duty trucks pricier ($2,000–$5,000). Almost everyone forgets the $100–$150 alignment and the $800–$2,000 in bigger tires that usually follow.
| Type | Lift height | Parts | Installed total | Clears tires up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leveling kit | 1–2.5 in (front only) | $100–$400 | $250–$900 | ~33 in |
| Body lift | 2–3 in (body only) | $150–$1,000 | $400–$1,000+ | ~33 in |
| Suspension lift, mild | 2–4 in | $360–$2,000 | $1,000–$3,500 | 35 in |
| Suspension lift, tall | 6 in+ | $1,500–$5,000+ | $3,000–$7,000+ | 37 in+ |
Bands assume shop labor at $75–$150 an hour. The calculator picks within the band using your parts tier and applies your own labor rate to typical shop hours: 2–4 for leveling kits, roughly 5 for body lifts, 8 for a 2-inch suspension kit, 12 for 4 inches, and 15+ past 6 inches where driveline and brake work piles on.
| Truck | Leveling kit installed | 4-inch suspension lift installed | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wrangler (JK/JL) | $250–$600 | $1,000–$3,000 | Deepest aftermarket parts catalog keeps prices down |
| Half-ton (F-150, Silverado, Ram 1500) | $300–$900 | $1,500–$3,500 | IFS front ends need spacer or coilover kits |
| Heavy-duty (F-250, Silverado 2500, Ram 2500) | $400–$900 | $2,000–$5,000 | Leaf-sprung HDs take heavier, pricier components |
Treat these as planning bands, not quotes — region and shop reputation swing the number as much as the kit does.
Three products get called a "lift kit" and their price tags barely overlap. A leveling kit adds spacers or slightly taller front springs to fix the factory rake. A body lift raises the cab and bed on pucks without touching the suspension. A true suspension lift relocates the whole front end — and the taller it gets, the more control arms, brake-line extensions, and driveshaft corrections join the parts list. This calculator prices whichever one you're actually quoting.
Parts estimate = the typical band for your lift type and truck class, positioned by your parts tier (budget picks the low end, mid the middle, premium the high end). Labor = typical shop hours for that lift type × your shop's rate. Add-ons stack on top: alignment, tires, wheels, and speedometer recalibration each add their typical cost when checked.
Pick the lift type and truck, set your local labor rate (independent 4x4 shops commonly run $75–$100 an hour, dealers $125–$150), and check the add-ons you actually plan. Switching installation to DIY zeroes the labor line — fair for a leveling kit, optimistic for a 6-inch suspension lift, where spring compressors and brake-line handling eat the savings fast.
A half-ton F-150, 4-inch suspension lift, mid-tier kit, at a $110 shop rate. Parts: $1,350. Labor: 12 hours × $110 = $1,320. Installed subtotal: $2,670 — right in the middle of the $1,500–$3,500 band for a half-ton. Add the mandatory alignment at $125 and you're at $2,795. The owner then adds 35-inch tires at $1,200, bringing the real out-the-door number to $3,995. That last jump is why the tires belong in the budget, not the surprise column.
| Extra | Typical cost | Optional? |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel alignment | $100–$150 | No — suspension geometry changes on every lift |
| Bigger tires | $800–$2,000 | Technically yes; the lift exists to clear them |
| Wider wheels | $600–$1,600 | Only if the new tire width needs them |
| Speedometer recalibration | $100–$300 | Needed once taller tires throw off the speedo |
| Fuel economy penalty | 1–3 mpg | Not a line item — a running cost |
A $2,700 lift plus $125 alignment plus $1,200 tires plus $175 recalibration lands near $4,200 — nearly 55% more than the kit-and-labor number most people quote. For the deeper walkthrough, see how much does a lift kit cost, and check what fits with the tire size calculator.
Depends which product you mean. A leveling kit runs $250 to $900 installed, a body lift $400 to $1,000, a mild 2-to-4-inch suspension lift $1,000 to $3,500, and a tall 6-inch suspension lift $3,000 to $7,000 or more. Most of that spread is kit quality and labor rate, and it moves further by truck: Jeeps sit at the cheap end, heavy-duty trucks at the top.
Typically $1,500 to $3,500 installed on a half-ton like an F-150, Silverado 1500, or Ram 1500. Jeep Wranglers run closer to $1,000 to $3,000 and heavy-duty trucks $2,000 to $5,000. Budget brands with an independent 4x4 shop land near the low end; premium kits through a dealer or specialty shop run past the high end.
$100 to $400 in parts and $250 to $900 installed. A leveling kit just adds spacers or slightly taller front springs to even out the factory rake, and it clears up to about 33-inch tires. Budget the alignment afterward either way — another $100 to $150.
Roughly $3,000 to $7,000+ installed. Tall kits need new control arms, track-bar brackets, brake-line extensions, and driveshaft corrections, which is why both parts and labor hours jump: expect 15 or more shop hours at $75 to $150 an hour.
Three, usually. The alignment is mandatory at $100 to $150. Bigger tires add $800 to $2,000, and if the new rubber needs wider wheels that's another $600 to $1,600. Go tall enough and the speedometer needs recalibration — a $100 to $300 programmer on most trucks.
A leveling kit is a realistic driveway job — 2 to 4 hours with jack stands and hand tools — so DIY saves the $225 to $600 of labor. Full suspension lifts are different: spring compressors, torque specs, brake-line and ABS handling. Shops routinely finish half-done driveway jobs at $150 an hour, so price the install honestly from the start.
No blanket void. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act the dealer must show the modification caused the specific problem to deny that repair. A lifted truck with a failed infotainment screen is still a warranty claim; a destroyed CV joint after a 6-inch lift and 37s may not be.