3k, is not bad at all, to set up the basic foundation for a big inch wedge( with room,for improvement to boot..) , without the K member/torsion bar/header clearance fiasco. Torsion bars, 3 bills., Schumacher kit ,200+ mods, headers -1000-1500, plus the fight of installation & stress..) Not bad, all things considered, to boot : good suspension..