What kind of tools would I need to install my own lift kit? And about how long would it take? I'm no mechanic, but I know my way around turning wrenches. Thanks in advance guys and gals.

Edit: I plan on buying the teraflex 2.5" coil lift kit with the shock adapters.

 

Very similar install here....

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...3-economy-lift

shock adapter info should be here......

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up

 

I would plan on making sure I had a good jack, set of jack stands, torque wrench, metric sockets, metric wrenches, pliers or vice grips ( sometimes these are just so dang handy), and a case of beer. I have done two lifts on my jk's, one puck lift and one RC 2.5 spring lift. Patience is key and it really is not all that difficult.
The first time I did it I messed up so way longer than it should have taken, the second time it took about 3 hours with breaks.

 

Took me two guys and two evenings. The rear is pretty easy, the front takes a bit more squeezing.

One socket set, one set of open ended wrenches. One jack, two axle stands. That should about do it.

 

Depends on the kit as to how involved the modofications to your Jeep will be.

2.5 coil shouldn't be too bad. Don't rush take your time and you'll have better results.

 

3/4" torque wrench is tool #1

 

You chose a great lift, I've same one.

All the tools described above are needed, also I'd highly recommend you get a trolley jack, either borrow or purchase a cheap one as it will save time, effort and sweat to raise/lower and get the axle height right when tightening down.

Also, a set of metric ratcheting wrenches are terrific for getting into the limited space to access the nut of top of the shock absorbers.

Both can be found cheaply, and helpful on future projects.

 

Agreed, need a 16mm for the top of the front shocks. This may not be the easiest to find unless you buy a set.. Check out Harbour Freight for Jack and Jack stands. Inexpensive and unless you plan to use them everyday, they have been good enough for me.

 

I'm surprised no one mentioned Coil spring compressors. These are almost manditory on the front. Most auto parts stores will rent them to you either pretty cheap or for free. You just have to put a deposit on them which they give back when you bring them back.

Hammer for the bump stops up front. I think I did something that involved a jack to get mine to seat, but I don't remember.

Overall it's a pretty straight forward project. There is a write up that everyone follows plus I think teraflex put out a video on doing it as well. I'd plan for at least a full Saturday just to be safe. If you get up early and are motivated you'll probably be done long before dinner.

 

You can get a spring compressor, but all you should need to do with a 2.5 lift is unbolt all of the brake line retainers (on the frame and on the wheel) put the passenger side on first, which seems easier for some reason to me, you should have it no problem. You just want as much droop as possible when lowering the axle.