Factory Lift Questions

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I plan to order the factory lift, but I have some “wonderings” about it…
- Does anyone know if it will be installed at the factory? (I VASTLY prefer that
scenario.)
- Has anyone asked what suspension components are changed?
- How many others are planning to opt for the lift?
Here’s a pic of one of my possible build combos with the lift 🙂
Let’s see some others!
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That sounds right, but I’m betting this particular option is one that most buyers would prefer Slate to install after production but before delivery. Third-party installed or DIY lift kits can be… problematic.
 

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I was looking at adding the lift but would hope they would install it and do the bigger tire option before delivery. Having someone else do it/DIY usually isn’t a great idea specially on a new design of vehicle.
 

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I don't think there needs to be a concern for swapping out the lift kits via the third party service places Slate is sending these to. These are supposed to be delivered through Slate's partnered service centers and the parts should be fairly "bolt on bolt off." I'm sure Slate will provide all of the step-by-step documentation for the service techs and be pretty idiot proof. And since these lifts are being designed by Slate, they should be even simpler for a tech to do. I agree that third party lift kids, even sanctioned by OEMs, can have problems.

My concern is more for them sending a blank slate halfway across the country, THEN having a service center swap out the parts, would make more sense for Slate to do the tire and suspension work in-house before sending it out than have a service center halfway across the country dealing with piles of new wheels and tires.
 
 
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