Toyota 4Runner 2010-2018 Repair Quote Check | Wayne, Pennsylvania Prices

LIFT KIT

• Labor: $764.99
  • Breakdown: $625 (installation), $139.99 (alignment)
  • Fairness:
    Installation labor fits squarely in the “chain shop” or upper “independent” range—$625 ÷ 5 hours = $125/hr, right in line with a local shop or chain.
    Alignment at $139.99 is on target for the area; many shops charge $130–$150 for a 4-wheel alignment, especially post-lift. "Alignment for Life" could be an upsell, but if it covers unlimited alignments for as long as the vehicle is owned, it might be good value—just ask for the fine print.
  • Advice: Labor charges are fair for the area and the job.
• Parts: $1,046.00
  • Quoted for an Eibach Pro-Truck Lift Kit, which retails $650–$800, so this price is on the high side—about $250+ more. Some markup for parts is normal, but this is at the upper end of what’s reasonable.
  • Advice: If comfortable, see if they'll price-match an online price, or consider buying the kit separately and asking the shop to install it. If they balk, shops do prefer some margin on parts they provide (warranty, procurement, etc), but this isn’t outrageous—just not a deal.
• Additional Fees: $45.27
  • Not specified, but could be shop supplies or environmental fees. This is a little higher than usual for just a lift/install, but within reason.
  • Advice: Ask for an itemized list if curious, but not a big red flag.
• Upsell Alert?
  Not really—lift kits and alignments after lifts both make sense.

TIRES

• Labor: $179.96 (Mount & balance 4 tires)
  • Market rate for mount and balance is $75–$225 (higher at dealerships), so this is in line—about $45/tire with balance, which is fair.
  • Advice: No issue here.
• Parts: $1,099.00
  • Nitto Ridge Grappler 265/70R17 ×4: $988—right in the middle of the online average ($260–$320 each).
  • Tire Protection Plan: $98.00, or 10%, matches the norms.
  • Tire Disposal: $13.00 ($3.25/tire) – right at average.
  • Advice: All of these prices check out for brand-name tires. The “protection plan” is optional—good for peace of mind, but if driving conservatively or coverage is unlikely to be used, it might be skipped.
• Additional Fees: $31.97
  • Likely shop supplies or minor fees. Standard, but it never hurts to ask for a breakdown for clarity.
• Upsell Alert?
  Tire Protection Plan is a classic upsell—optional, not a scam. Just decide if it matches comfort/risk level.

TOTALS/LITTLE EXTRAS

• Shop Supplies: $77.24
  • For a big job, shop supplies (lubricants, rags, cleaners, etc.) are often charged at 3%-8% of labor. For $944.95 labor, 8% would be $75.59. So, this is at the higher end but not outrageous.
  • Advice: Normal for a shop, especially for a two-part job like lift + tires.

OVERALL VALUE

• Grand Total: $3,428.48
  • Parts + labor + tax all land around what an independent mechanic or chain would quote for these upgrades near 19063.
  • DIY could save a few hundred bucks (especially if sourcing the lift kit), but shops may charge more labor if bringing your own parts, and you’d lose the shop’s parts warranty.
  • No clear “rip-offs” or unnecessary upsells in this quote. Everything quoted seems necessary for the job at hand.
  • Given the 4Runner’s value ($12k–$28k depending on year and shape), this kind of upgrade wouldn't be a bad investment and could even add value if planning to keep or sell the vehicle.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. No major red flags. This quote is within industry standards for the area.
2. Lift kit parts price is a little high. See if they'll match an online price or agree to install one supplied separately—but the labor rate is fair either way.
3. Tire Protection and Shop Supplies are optional or negotiable if saving a little is desired.
4. "Alignment for Life"—ask what’s covered, but the upfront price is normal for one alignment, so this could be a good value.
5. Always get everything in writing: parts, labor, warranty, and exclusions.