I have an Unlimited and I am planning on lifting it very soon.
I have pretty much decided on a 3" lift. I am not sure if it will be a Full traction or a Teraflex. I may go the nicer lift with the arms and all that but not certain yet.

Is doing this lift something that I could do myself in my garage? I haven't ever done a lift but am fairly good with tools. I have done things such as replacing the trackbar on my dodge ram and that was a cake walk. I would prefer to do it myself and learn but if it is beyond my skills then I will have to find someone to do it for me.

I keep hearing that it can be difficult to center the steering afterwards to turn the error lights off. Is there an easy procedure to do this? Or will I have to take it to the dealer to have it done?

As for installing, I hear the full traction comes with great instructions. Is that enough to walk me through it?

Thanks for your help everyone,
Bryan

 

Yes and I would highly recommend you doing it by yourself and/or with the help of a friend. Hell, if you live in the SoCal area, let me know and I will help you install it for FREE!! I've got air tools and the whole nine yards

Aah, it just takes a little trial and error but it can easily be done by yourself.

Hmmm, I can't help you here as I have not seen them but I'd have no doubts that it's more than adequate

 

I was wondering this myself.

 

I might get this:
http://www.redrock4x4.com/shop/products/1919.html
But do you think a 14 year could install it.

 

Piece of cake and I'd even bet you could do it without spring compressors

 

Eddie, I realize you will gain some experience and knowledge from this but it's still an amazing offer. It is very cool of you to step up and offer to spend the time to help someone like that.


My hat's off to you.


Beel

P.S. and I hope you share any of that experience and knowledge with the rest of us.

 

Are spring compressors needed to do the lift? I have heard both ways. Any other special tools that I am going to need? I do have air tools so no problem there. Plus, since it is new everything hasn't had a chance to rust on yet. If spring compressors are needed where is the best place to get them?

Thanks for offering to help, once I do mine I would be willing to help anyone too.

Thanks guys,
Bryan

 

ive never need one, but I'm sure it would make the job a whole lot easier and safer.

I know my local autopart store has one to rent if needed. its $30 and they give you the money back when you return the tool.

 

You should not need the spring compressors. I just finished up a 4"sky jacker lift . My first lift although las you mentioned I have the tools and I'm pretty mechanically inclined. The lift took me with the help of my 10 and 5 year old a total of 10 hours. I managed it over 2-1/2 afternoon/evenings.
Make sure you support the frame with your jack stands as high as you can get them. This allows plenty of room for the axle to drop down enough to slip in the coils.

 

spring compressors are only needed if your shock sits inside your spring. Othersiwe, disconnect your swaybar links and shocks (make sure you have a jack under the axle) and drop the axle. It's that easy.

P.S. watch the brake line.