pricing for lift intall.

threevie77 · 01-04-2005, 05:28 PM

A local 4x4 shop told me they would install my 2" suspension lift (coils and shocks) for around $400-500 (alignment included). Rip-off or Not?

Stevo02TJ · 01-04-2005, 05:31 PM

Most places I've been to said around $250 (if they sold it) to $350 (if you brought one in for install). Different people have different prices, but that seems a littl steep.

wayoflife · 01-04-2005, 05:34 PM

it may not be a rip off but do yourself a huge favor and install the lift yourself. it really is a lot easier than you would think. if you don't have all the tools needed, it will still cost a ton less to pick up a few and what you will learn will be priceless.

Click here to see my 2" budget boost installation write-up

basically the exact same thing as what you will need to do except that you will have new coils instead of spacers. let me know if you have any questions.

Webizul · 01-04-2005, 05:34 PM

I don't know how much experience you have on vehicles, but I had none other than putting fuel in them and did mine by myself. You can rent the tools from Auto Zone for free and just follow the directions. Save ya a bunch of money to put towards something else.

Stevo02TJ · 01-04-2005, 05:37 PM

I'd like to do mine myself, but I would also need my father's help. He delivers for UPS and never has time in the evening. I also sense that he is afraid of doing this because this will be the first time for both of us. I might end up getting a mechanic who rebuilt a motor for us to do it.

gmbtj · 01-04-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by threevie77

A local 4x4 shop told me they would install my 2" suspension lift (coils and shocks) for around $400-500 (alignment included). Rip-off or Not?

Shoot!!!!!!!
Come by my house and I'll do it for 50 bucks.

Just get some friends some beer and pizza for helping you and yall outta have it done in 5 hrs, tops.
Mine only took six hours, but i had to install a rear track bar bracket and drill a hole for the front trackbar and other crap like that. That time for me also includes lunch too.

James04TJ · 01-04-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gmbtj

Shoot!!!!!!!
Come by my house and I'll do it for 50 bucks.

Just get some friends some beer and pizza for helping you and yall outta have it done in 5 hrs, tops.
Mine only took six hours, but i had to install a rear track bar bracket and drill a hole for the front trackbar and other crap like that. That time for me also includes lunch too.

x2

Get into a local club (or local offroad forum) and ask for help. Pick a date, buy some beer and wings, and get people over. It is really worth it in the long run. Then after you have had the chance to learn by doing yours with help go help someone else.

**doublins** · 01-05-2005, 08:44 AM

Forreal, I'll do it for $50, or just a case of beer and the promise of more beer.

Where are you located? Someone on here will help you no doubt.

-Chris

TJRubicon · 01-05-2005, 09:35 AM

Really, where are you located? I'll do it for F-R-E-E, just to have something to do.

**Jerry Bransford** · 01-05-2005, 09:59 AM

I've done a couple lift installations for others in my garage for free and it's never taken more than 3-4 hours. A 2" lift can take as little as 2 hours, they're pretty easy. $400 to $500 to install that size lift is a total rip-off.

got4-Lo · 01-05-2005, 10:04 AM

just like all the others said, i will do it for 50 bucksif u come to my house

k · 01-05-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevo02TJ

I'd like to do mine myself, but I would also need my father's help. He delivers for UPS and never has time in the evening. I also sense that he is afraid of doing this because this will be the first time for both of us. I might end up getting a mechanic who rebuilt a motor for us to do it.

that's too bad... i had a blast doing this with my dad and my husband. it was my first time doing anything other than changing the oil on my jeep and i've (we've) learned sooooo much. it took us 2 days but we were going really slow and making sure everything was ok and understanding the whole thing. i highly recommend at least having a hand in doing it.

wipedawg · 01-05-2005, 11:27 AM

i'll have it done under a couple hours at my shop.... that is if you live in utah

threevie77 · 01-05-2005, 11:37 AM

livin in charleston, sc. just traded in the 2" for a 3" susp. lift. kinda far away for most of you all, but thanks.

whitefiesta · 01-05-2005, 02:06 PM

make a post for people near by to help you with your lift or go talk to some guys/gals from a local club or something. that is your best bet, youll have access from otheres to tools and knowledge that you dont have yet and you will come out with a nice lift as well as more knowledge of your jeep. Guys around here just buy some beers and pizza and have a bunch of folks over to help em out (wrenchfest)

01-04-2005, 05:31 PM	#2
Stevo02TJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Harrisonburg and Waynesboro, VA. Posts: 75 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Most places I've been to said around $250 (if they sold it) to $350 (if you brought one in for install). Different people have different prices, but that seems a littl steep. __________________ [CENTER][COLOR=Blue]Blue Jeep Club Member # 109[/COLOR] '02 Navy Blue TJ X 33x12.5 BFG ATs 4" Superlift Other vehicle: 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8 GT. 350 Side Exiting Exhaust Mildly rebuilt engine[/CENTER]

01-04-2005, 05:34 PM	#4
Webizul Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Gordon, GA Posts: 22 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I don't know how much experience you have on vehicles, but I had none other than putting fuel in them and did mine by myself. You can rent the tools from Auto Zone for free and just follow the directions. Save ya a bunch of money to put towards something else. __________________ 2004 TJ Sport, Yellow, Teraflex 3T, Warn armor, 31"X10.5 BFG AT/KO

01-04-2005, 05:37 PM	#5
Stevo02TJ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Harrisonburg and Waynesboro, VA. Posts: 75 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I'd like to do mine myself, but I would also need my father's help. He delivers for UPS and never has time in the evening. I also sense that he is afraid of doing this because this will be the first time for both of us. I might end up getting a mechanic who rebuilt a motor for us to do it. __________________ [CENTER][COLOR=Blue]Blue Jeep Club Member # 109[/COLOR] '02 Navy Blue TJ X 33x12.5 BFG ATs 4" Superlift Other vehicle: 1965 Ford Mustang 289 V8 GT. 350 Side Exiting Exhaust Mildly rebuilt engine[/CENTER]

01-05-2005, 09:35 AM	#9
TJRubicon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tipton IN Posts: 213 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Really, where are you located? I'll do it for F-R-E-E, just to have something to do. __________________ 04 Rubicon, RE SF 4.5, 1"BL 1"MML, ProComp SS brake lines, ProComp Shocks, Currie Anti-Rock, 35" M/Ts, AR767 15x8 black steelies, Rock-it Man front bumper & rockers BLUE JEEP CLUB MEMBER #128

01-05-2005, 10:04 AM	#11
got4-Lo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Flemington NJ / Boone NC Posts: 2,497 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	just like all the others said, i will do it for 50 bucksif u come to my house __________________ stretched *** tj [URL]webwheeling.com[/URL]

01-04-2005, 05:34 PM	#3
wayoflife Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 700 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	it may not be a rip off but do yourself a huge favor and install the lift yourself. it really is a lot easier than you would think. if you don't have all the tools needed, it will still cost a ton less to pick up a few and what you will learn will be priceless. Click here to see my 2" budget boost installation write-up basically the exact same thing as what you will need to do except that you will have new coils instead of spacers. let me know if you have any questions.

01-05-2005, 11:27 AM	#13
wipedawg Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,989 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i'll have it done under a couple hours at my shop.... that is if you live in utah __________________ Silver Jeep Club Member # 829.3 6 in lift, 35" Interco Trxus MT's, long armed, Bushwacker cut-out flares, Skyjacker coils(powdercoated grey), RE 4.5 extreme duty leaf packs, Tera 1.5in shackles, AJ's Superrails, AA SYE, TW DS, Blacked out all around. and a buncha RE trackbar stuff, and the infamous ZJ tierod :)

01-05-2005, 11:37 AM	#14
threevie77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 39 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	livin in charleston, sc. just traded in the 2" for a 3" susp. lift. kinda far away for most of you all, but thanks.

01-05-2005, 02:06 PM	#15
whitefiesta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 394 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	make a post for people near by to help you with your lift or go talk to some guys/gals from a local club or something. that is your best bet, youll have access from otheres to tools and knowledge that you dont have yet and you will come out with a nice lift as well as more knowledge of your jeep. Guys around here just buy some beers and pizza and have a bunch of folks over to help em out (wrenchfest)