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Question about lifting jeep.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 9:45 am
Posted on 2/14/14 at 9:45 am
Just bought a brand new 2014 jku. I want to lift it about 2.5 inches, should I do it myself or just pay And have it done right?
I have basic tools
Lift kit alone is about 1100
Lift and install with alignment 1700.
I have basic tools
Lift kit alone is about 1100
Lift and install with alignment 1700.
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Posted on 2/14/14 at 9:51 am to chesty
Whether you'd do it yourself or not you'd still need an alignment, most shops usually charge ~$100 or so. I suppose the question is is saving $500 worth it to you? As long as you have the proper tools, time, and a few friends to help it shouldn't be bad.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 9:54 am to YOURADHERE
I guess I need to find some friends who have tools and like beer and whiskey.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 9:59 am to chesty
If you have any mechanical abilities it's not hard at all.
You need a floor jack and jack stands.
I would go on one of the Jeep forums and research the lift good. some of the jeep lifts cause bad bumpsteer.
You need a floor jack and jack stands.
I would go on one of the Jeep forums and research the lift good. some of the jeep lifts cause bad bumpsteer.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 10:21 am to chesty
A small lift is easy. No way should an alignment cost more than $150
Eta: What lift? I, as well as a few other posters, can be good supervisors if you make me shells and cheese
Eta: What lift? I, as well as a few other posters, can be good supervisors if you make me shells and cheese
This post was edited on 2/14/14 at 10:27 am
Posted on 2/14/14 at 10:29 am to chesty
I will save you a little money on the lift:
LINK
If you are going 2.5" you can do it with a little help, it is at least a full day so plan a weekend. Like mentioned you need floor jacks and floor stands, no specialized tools but some help is nice. I would also buy a kit with replacemetn shocks.
You will be impressed with the offroad capabilities of your JKU stock, I stopped lifting mine (On my 3rd) and just started putting some better suspension components and bigger tires. This is my daily driver and I found as I lifted and got more offroad capable I got into more trouble and repairs.
If you have any questions about lifts and such let me know, I might can help you in the right direction.
LINK
If you are going 2.5" you can do it with a little help, it is at least a full day so plan a weekend. Like mentioned you need floor jacks and floor stands, no specialized tools but some help is nice. I would also buy a kit with replacemetn shocks.
You will be impressed with the offroad capabilities of your JKU stock, I stopped lifting mine (On my 3rd) and just started putting some better suspension components and bigger tires. This is my daily driver and I found as I lifted and got more offroad capable I got into more trouble and repairs.
If you have any questions about lifts and such let me know, I might can help you in the right direction.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 10:39 am to chesty
2.5" is usually easy to do and can be finished in an hour or two with some help. I agree with the a post above saying the lifts aren't really needed, unless you plan on going out west and doing some rock crawling. New wranglers have 33" stock tires, 2" lift will get you enough clearance for a few more inches of tire depending on the width.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 10:40 am to swanny297
I have done a ton of research on lifts, with my previous jk I messed around with a budget boots. Mistake.
This time I am going to do the AEV 2.5 lift with bilstein shocks and geometry correction brackets.
As to supervisors I'm always looking for those and am more than willing to pay tribute in food and booze.
This time I am going to do the AEV 2.5 lift with bilstein shocks and geometry correction brackets.
As to supervisors I'm always looking for those and am more than willing to pay tribute in food and booze.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 11:01 am to chesty
This one?
Post when you want to do it, and I'll see if I'm busy or not
quote:I could do that myself in 6 hours not hurrying. With a competent buddy, probably 3.
Kit Contents:
• Springs (4)
• Shocks (4)
• Bump-stop spacers (4)
• Rear track bar (LHD only) (1)
• Rear track bar tower (1)
• Brake line drop bracket set (4)
• Front stabilizer end link relocation brackets (2)
Post when you want to do it, and I'll see if I'm busy or not
Posted on 2/14/14 at 11:07 am to Hammertime
That's the one. I'm pretty open man, I'd just have to order the parts.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 11:57 am to chesty
Well get them ordered then. It'll be the best valentine's gift you've ever given yourself 
Posted on 2/14/14 at 12:11 pm to Hammertime
Heck yeah. I'm in BR
Posted on 2/14/14 at 12:20 pm to chesty
quote:Sorry about that.....unless it is St George
I'm in BR
Posted on 2/14/14 at 1:01 pm to Hammertime
Yeah, between the idiots that live around us and the idiots in the metro council. BR is a wreck
Posted on 2/14/14 at 1:09 pm to chesty
Post when you get it all in, and I'll see if I can help.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 1:10 pm to chesty
yes, absolutely do the lift yourself, more so if you plan to wheel. Its easy to do, very easy. you only need a few basic tools, jack and jack stands
Which 2.5" lift are you purchasing for $1100
Which 2.5" lift are you purchasing for $1100
Posted on 2/14/14 at 2:31 pm to NYCAuburn
AEV dualsport 2.5 in lift with geometry correction brackets, bilstein shocks and some longer front sway bar links.
LINK to lift
LINK to lift
This post was edited on 2/14/14 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 2/14/14 at 3:10 pm to chesty
not a fan of AEV, Have you checked out any of the others? why did you choose AEV/nth degree. Nth degree used to make great TJ stuff, but not sold on their JK by any means
Posted on 2/14/14 at 4:07 pm to chesty
quote:
Lift kit alone is about 1100
u getting jacked bro, I paid $499 for mine, 3" lift in front and 2.5" in back. It's a readylift brand. Buddy owed me a favor and installed it at his shop n/c.
Posted on 2/14/14 at 4:15 pm to swanny297
quote:
swanny297
wut part of NELA u in? I might want to get some assistance on this endeavor? I'm going through my 2nd childhood..
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