Over charged?
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Georgia
Don't have the dealer install your lift, brother. They're way too expensive and they're not going to do anything with your warranty. Might consider another dealership after that anyway. Chrysler will not void your warranty because you decide to modify your suspension. Obviously, they won't warranty any parts you replace with aftermarket, or any parts that fail because of those aftermarket parts, but they won't void your entire warranty. The only way you'll get denied a warranty repair is if they can prove a factory part failed because of the modifications. I've been a service advisor in the past (8 years w/ Honda/GM) and I can count on one hand the numbed of times warranty work has been denied because a part failed due to vehicle modification.
Install it yourself and save that money for future modifications. Besides....it's good for you to learn each part of your Jeep and how to install/uninstall just in case something ever breaks on the trail/road. Consider it being prepared.
Not to mention....installing your lift is a fun and rewarding task. Gives ya' that wam fuzzy feelin'!
Install it yourself and save that money for future modifications. Besides....it's good for you to learn each part of your Jeep and how to install/uninstall just in case something ever breaks on the trail/road. Consider it being prepared.
Not to mention....installing your lift is a fun and rewarding task. Gives ya' that wam fuzzy feelin'!
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Georgia
It seems like from what you all are saying, that the warranty isn't worth spending a large sum of money for installation due to the fact that they will not cover anything that goes wrong even if they install it.(assuming it's not they're parts, which they aren't). So I'm leaning more on the idea to get it done elsewhere or myself.( if I can find some honest reliable help)
JK Enthusiast
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3) There's only one way to fix that problem and its to start doing this stuff yourself. You can learn in your garage or you can learn when its broken out on the trail...that's a really tough place to learn.
JK Junkie
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1) If you have a grand to spend on their install, then you must have the $300-500 to buy the tools needed to do it yourself. You're posting on something called the internet in a place called a forum, I assure you there are 1000's of people and 100's of writeups that will cover every issue imaginable on this very popular and basic lift. For example, this video detailing the entire install YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JycmxpounE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JycmxpounE
2) Forget about it like everyone else has said.
3) There's only one way to fix that problem and its to start doing this stuff yourself. You can learn in your garage or you can learn when its broken out on the trail...that's a really tough place to learn.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Atlanta, GA
I'm installing mine with no prior experience (same lift as you) on my own this week as well.
JK Freak
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From: Murrieta, CA
Buying the tools is cheaper than paying for the labor.
The warranty is not affected regarless of who does the work. It will be hard for them to make a case that your engine failed due to the installation of a lift or exhaust spacers. Now it will void the warranty on the stock shocks and springs that you throw in the trash, but you will probably get a warranty for your new shocks and springs.
This is your chance to get some experience. Look for some local Jeepers, watch some you-tube videos, ask questions on here, etc. The items your looking at are pretty easy. You can likely borrow or rent the tools from the local parts store.
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JK Enthusiast
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Another vote here for doing it yourself.
Look on youtube for TF's video on how to install the lift, they explain everything quite nicely.
I just installed their 2.5 in coil lift w/ shocks with very little prior experience. Although I own a few tools, I got help from some friends who had everything we needed. It took us 7 hours, take your time and do it right.
I have now purchased most of these tools, they will certainly help if I need to do some maintenance on the trail, and because I put it on I know where everything should be/goes.
I also have a warranty. I called the 2 closest dealers to see what they thought about the lift, and was told not to worry they are Mod friendly, obviously they won't cover what I put on but that seems fair. One manager even told me he has the same kit and loves it!
Look on youtube for TF's video on how to install the lift, they explain everything quite nicely.
I just installed their 2.5 in coil lift w/ shocks with very little prior experience. Although I own a few tools, I got help from some friends who had everything we needed. It took us 7 hours, take your time and do it right.
I have now purchased most of these tools, they will certainly help if I need to do some maintenance on the trail, and because I put it on I know where everything should be/goes.
I also have a warranty. I called the 2 closest dealers to see what they thought about the lift, and was told not to worry they are Mod friendly, obviously they won't cover what I put on but that seems fair. One manager even told me he has the same kit and loves it!
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Georgia
I talked to the guy in charge of aftermarket sales and installations at a Jeep dealership in Gwinnett today regarding warranty and mods. He said it doesn't matter who installs, Chrysler could still void the warranty. He also said that, even though it's not in writing anywhere, anything 3" and under is typically overlooked when warranty comes into play regarding lifts. At no point did I feel like he wanted to convince me to pay him to install it. So, you're just being pulled by a salesman I'm afraid.
I'm installing mine with no prior experience (same lift as you) on my own this week as well.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Georgia
1) If you have a grand to spend on their install, then you must have the $300-500 to buy the tools needed to do it yourself. You're posting on something called the internet in a place called a forum, I assure you there are 1000's of people and 100's of writeups that will cover every issue imaginable on this very popular and basic lift. For example, this video detailing the entire install YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JycmxpounE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JycmxpounE
2) Forget about it like everyone else has said.
3) There's only one way to fix that problem and its to start doing this stuff yourself. You can learn in your garage or you can learn when its broken out on the trail...that's a really tough place to learn.