Does a Lift Void Warranty???????

[PaulJohnson]

I have a 2007 CTD Quad cab 4x4 and want to install a 6" lift, will this void my warranty? Oh... ... It has 7K miles on it. Thanks, Paul

 

[Regcabguy]

Lifts

I have a 2007 CTD Quad cab 4x4 and want to install a 6" lift, will this void my warranty? Oh... ... It has 7K miles on it. Thanks, Paul

I think it depends on the dealer. My buddy took his '05 w/Kore leveling kit into Jack Powell Dodge in Escondido,Ca for an unrelated issue and was immediately told that his leveling kit and 35" tires nullified his suspension warranty. They didn't flag it,but did warn him. Luckily, 36,000 miles later, he's had no reason to bring it in. I would think a non-dealer installed 6" lift would raise some eyebrows.

 

[NVR FNSH]

I'd say it's going to depend on the dealer/service writer and what failed. A lift and associated larger wheel/tire combo is certainly going to increase the load on the drivetrain - wheel bearings, u-joints, trans, xfer case etc.



Brian

 

[PaulJohnson]

I'd say it's going to depend on the dealer/service writer and what failed. A lift and associated larger wheel/tire combo is certainly going to increase the load on the drivetrain - wheel bearings, u-joints, trans, xfer case etc.



Brian

I am mainly worried about the engine and trans... . The other stuff I would figure wouldn't be covered.

 

[blacksheep4x4]

A lift cannot void a warranty unless the dealer can prove with out a doubt that it caused a failure in what ever is wrong with your truck. Look up the Moss Magnuson act. It was put in place to protect those who wish to modify thier vehicles without have the dealers hassel them on warranty issues.

 

[LandShark]

It would not be hard to show that a lift and/or 35" tires puts more of a strain on the suspension, engine and drivetrain than the OEM engineered and equiped truck.

The real question is do you have the resources to fight Crysler Corp. in court?

 

[Bob4x4]

A lift cannot void a warranty unless the dealer can prove with out a doubt that it caused a failure in what ever is wrong with your truck. Look up the Moss Magnuson act. It was put in place to protect those who wish to modify thier vehicles without have the dealers hassel them on warranty issues.

That is a very lose translation of the act... ... . :-laf:-laf:-laf The intention was more to like kind and quality not modified



Bob

 

[JFlagg]

I lifted mine, and my dealer honored mine, but it will probably come down to the dealer though.

 

[PaulJohnson]

You would think that with all the lifted trucks coming from the dealers new that it would not be a problem. I mean..... 4wheel parts is going to install my lift for me, and 4wheel parts has two new Chevrolets from the local dealership putting 6" lifts on them and they have one dodge from thelocal dealership. What does it matter if I drive it to 4wheel parts or a service writer? I guess it will be left up to the dealship. Thanks

 

[NVR FNSH]

You would think that with all the lifted trucks coming from the dealers new that it would not be a problem. I mean..... 4wheel parts is going to install my lift for me, and 4wheel parts has two new Chevrolets from the local dealership putting 6" lifts on them and they have one dodge from thelocal dealership. What does it matter if I drive it to 4wheel parts or a service writer? I guess it will be left up to the dealship. Thanks

I interrupted and asked the salesman that was pushing a 'dealer' lifted truck if manufacturers warranty would be 100% honored. It was hilarious watching him trip over his tongue... ... .



Brian

 

[NVR FNSH]

A lift cannot void a warranty unless the dealer can prove with out a doubt that it caused a failure in what ever is wrong with your truck. Look up the Moss Magnuson act. It was put in place to protect those who wish to modify thier vehicles without have the dealers hassel them on warranty issues.

I can't help but notice the 'Amsoil Dealer' under your name... ...



Brian

 

[blacksheep4x4]

I can't help but notice the 'Amsoil Dealer' under your name... ...



Brian

Whats that suppose to imply?

 

[blacksheep4x4]

That is a very lose translation of the act... ... . :-laf:-laf:-laf The intention was more to like kind and quality not modified



Bob

Yes a very loose translation, just trying to put it as simple as possible. :-laf:-laf.

 

[Regcabguy]

Ford lifts

I spoke to a salesman I've known for quite sometime about this particular Ford dealership's installed lifts. Seems they markup the lift so much that it enables them to absorb any potential malfunction as long as it is not taken "off-road". :-laf:-laf.

 

[Joe G.]

A lift cannot void a warranty unless the dealer can prove with out a doubt that it caused a failure in what ever is wrong with your truck. Look up the Moss Magnuson act. It was put in place to protect those who wish to modify thier vehicles without have the dealers hassel them on warranty issues.

There was a write up about the Moss Magnuson Act on this forum by a retired judge several years ago. The bottom line is that you can't win one of those. The lawyer bill if you manage to out last Dodge in court would be more than the truck is worth because it would be worn out before all the appeals and delays were finished.

 

[PaulJohnson]

I called the local Dodge dealer here in Atlanta and the service manger said that adding a lift to my truck would NOT void my warranty. He then added that they get lifted vehicles towed in covered in mud with a burned up transmission or broken axels..... no we will not cover that. But normal damage would be covered.

 

[justme]

What is the name of that dealership?

 

[PaulJohnson]

What is the name of that dealership?

It's Hayes Chrysler in Gainesville.

 

[BTowler]

What it boils down to is they can void your warranty at the drop of a hat, and unless as previously stated you have pockets like Bill Gates, you can't win. My father is an attorney, so is my brother, my sister (also a judge). My other brother had a Taurus SHO and took it to Ferd for warranty work on the transmission, where they promptly voided his ENTIRE warranty for a Centerforce clutch!!! This was fought over back and forth for over a year and eventually dropped because it was costing too much time wise, imagine if he had to pay for the legal work!

 

[firemansdiesel]

My dealer told me as long as you don't cut off any of the OEM stock parts off the suspension. I am ok. I have a Lorenz Suspension System and all it replaces is OEM stock parts and no cutting or welding of anything.