help on lift kits
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JK Newbie
Joined: May 2010
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From: oxford, georgia
help on lift kits
I own a 2010 rubicon and was wanting to get a 4" lift on it. i have no idea what to look for or how to install any sugestions? also i no nothing about cars but really want to learn. so i am going to try and install them my self. is this recomended or is it to hard for a newbie to do
JK Super Freak
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From: Olathe, Kansas
What kind of offroad driving will you be doing and how frequently?
What tire size do you want to run?
What will be your on road use and frequency?
What is your total budget specifically for modifications during the next 12 months?
What kind of tools, floor jack, jack stands, etc. do you have?
Are you member of a local 4x4 club with members who have modified their own rigs?
What tire size do you want to run?
What will be your on road use and frequency?
What is your total budget specifically for modifications during the next 12 months?
What kind of tools, floor jack, jack stands, etc. do you have?
Are you member of a local 4x4 club with members who have modified their own rigs?
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JK Newbie
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 95
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From: oxford, georgia
What kind of offroad driving will you be doing and how frequently? moderate - hard muddin/ basic easy rock climbing/ 1 a month or more
What tire size do you want to run?a 36 at least right now i just have stock
What will be your on road use and frequency?on road every day and to and from college and home along with traveling
What is your total budget specifically for modifications during the next 12 months?budget is whatever. im not made of money but im not lacking below 1,000 i guess
What kind of tools, floor jack, jack stands, etc. do you have?i dont have many tools or jacks but ill get one from walmart or auto zone
Are you member of a local 4x4 club with members who have modified their own rigs?no im not a member
What tire size do you want to run?a 36 at least right now i just have stock
What will be your on road use and frequency?on road every day and to and from college and home along with traveling
What is your total budget specifically for modifications during the next 12 months?budget is whatever. im not made of money but im not lacking below 1,000 i guess
What kind of tools, floor jack, jack stands, etc. do you have?i dont have many tools or jacks but ill get one from walmart or auto zone
Are you member of a local 4x4 club with members who have modified their own rigs?no im not a member
JK Super Freak
Joined: May 2010
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From: Palmdale,Ca
Lifts are a piece of cake to install. That being said, If you need help with yours just ask your fellow JK'ers. You will be amazed at how friendly and willing to help we are. I think it's a Jeep thing
any suggestions as to which brand and shocks i should get?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2007
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From: Virginia Beach
The first time I ever worked under any vehicle was earlier this summer when I put a 2.5" coil lift on my JK.
Looking back, it wasn't too hard, but there were a few moments during the install where I felt like I was in over my head. But it all worked out great. I'm a "hands-on" guy when it comes to learning, so getting under there and seeing everything really made things click for me.
Planman's questions are good, and will help people recommend which lifts you might want to take a look at, and if you'd want to try installing it yourself.
Looking back, it wasn't too hard, but there were a few moments during the install where I felt like I was in over my head. But it all worked out great. I'm a "hands-on" guy when it comes to learning, so getting under there and seeing everything really made things click for me.
Planman's questions are good, and will help people recommend which lifts you might want to take a look at, and if you'd want to try installing it yourself.
