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Looking for a shop in Chicagoland to lft my Sahara

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Default Looking for a shop in Chicagoland to lft my Sahara

Did a search on the forum, couldn't really find anything. Anyway, I'm looking to lift my Jeep somewhat mildly (3").............any known shops that do that type of stuff?

I used to go to Godmudders. They were great but they moved out of the area.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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There are a couple decent shops up in the burbs.. but they all charge an arm and a leg.. even if someone tells you that youre getting a good deal. I would suggest finding some of the guys on the forum here to help you put it on. If you cant find any there.. Dirtman on here helps out a ton of people.. including myself. He has a big shop of his own and works real cheap.. usually a case of beer that we drink while working on the jeeps. he is leaving tomorrow for coal creek with some other jeepers and will be back next week sometime.. but he checks the forum on his phone. I am over at his place all the time with a few other guys.. he just lives on the other sire od town. we live in champaign. not to mention.. we are always looking for another guy to go offroading with us.


Originally Posted by nugganuche
Did a search on the forum, couldn't really find anything. Anyway, I'm looking to lift my Jeep somewhat mildly (3").............any known shops that do that type of stuff?

I used to go to Godmudders. They were great but they moved out of the area.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nugganuche
Did a search on the forum, couldn't really find anything. Anyway, I'm looking to lift my Jeep somewhat mildly (3").............any known shops that do that type of stuff?

I used to go to Godmudders. They were great but they moved out of the area.
you will probably hear this a lot on here...the members here are great and would probably help put it on for you for the price of some beer! It is not that hard, and shouldn't take more than a few hours. Find your staging area (great lakes) in that section and write a post asking for help. Chances are you will get more than one member willing to help. You will learn a lot and then have a better idea how to diagnose squeeks/issues when they come up. Great sense of accomplishment too!
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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i also would suggest putting your own lift on so when something goes wrong.. and something always does.. you were start to learn to diagnose it yourself. increasing your knowledge about your jeep is only going to life easier on your wallet.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Sounds like a plan! Hop on the Chicagoland BS thread, you'll find the guys that you need! Set a date and you'll have more help than you wanted, lol!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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yea put a date I did mine in 3 hours in the drive way ...in Feb
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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I am more than willing to help I put my own lift on it is pretty easy only takes time thats about it....
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 04:19 AM
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bring her over, got some mod party folks out this way
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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I'd say either do it yourself or go to CNC Offroad in Kenosha, WI....the owner does A+ work and prices are reasonable.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by loonies
I'd say either do it yourself or go to CNC Offroad in Kenosha, WI....the owner does A+ work and prices are reasonable.
Or put it on with the help of some experienced Chicagoland members for free......
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