Hey all,
I purchased an OME HD kit consisting of just springs and shocks for now from Northridge. I'm going to have a local shop install it as its getting to cold to wrench on it outside. My jeep is a 2009 Unlimited Sahara. The shop charges per hour for installation. What do you think a ball park install time for this would be.

Thanks for your help.

 

My buddy got his 2.5" Teraflex coil kit installed for $300 at a local 4x4 shop. They had it installed in about 3-4 hours

 

that kit is SUPER EASY.. I could do it in less than 2 hours on my back without using air tools..

 

I did the rc 2.5 coils and shocks by myself, including making my own brake line extensions, without air tools in 2 hours.

 

Only springs and shocks?????

What about extended break lines, bump stops? New swaybar connects? (You should really think about installing all of these!!!) If you went with the LT shocks your break lines WILL be WAY to short, bumps stops up front (easy install now why take things apart to install later) Sway bar connections need to be addressed or you'll twist up your sway bars. Talk with David make sure you understand what you really need as a min.

To answer your question I think it should only take 3-4 hours.

 

Its this kit in this write up http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up

It states in the comments that brake line extensions are not needed as the shocks limit the amount of droop.

 

It is worth the investment to go ahead and make some with simple/cheap hardware from Lowes. Do a quick search for pics and write ups.

 

One thing you have to take into account is that is not a 2" lift. It even says it at the very bottom of the write-up you linked.
Some 2doors are quoting 4".

So yes, as the others are mentioning, be aware of the additions you will likely want to add.

I have OME hd's in front, and the md's in back, and extended Crown lines. To reinforce what the others are saying, here is my rear passenger side brake line. If you look close at the silver bracket attached to the line, you'll see how it is bent outward on both sides? That is from ripping the extended lines off the frame. (I added those home-made brackets in addition to the crown lines...)

$5 at any hardware store will get you a set of the brackets. Very cheap insurance. Here is a link to a thread on this https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/can-i-see-your-home-made-brake-line-extensions-91799/

I would also suggest that you have them add some front bumpstops when they install the lift. Here is a front HD coil with no bumpstop...

Any brand will work, and they shouldn't cost more than $30. Since they go 'inside' the front coils, this is another good investment so you don't have to rip the front end apart a second time to install them. (Also, if you think you'll be adding front swaybar disconnects, you will definitely need the extra bumpstop.)

Concerning links. There are quite a few pics floating around showing what happens with short 'stock' links when flexed. The swaybar has a bad habit of flipping around backwards, turning the links into pretzels, and damaging whatever else they contact. If you plan on using it offroad, a new set of extended rear links would be a very good idea - then move the stock rear links up front. (I think I paid $15 for the new rear links)

 

Are the break lines something that can wait? I will not be doing any wheeling until the weather warms up?

 

$5-$10 worth of flatbar and bolts will fix any brakeline issues. Just be careful bending the hardlines. I have 6in of suspension lift, stock brakelines with extensions, never a prob. IMO you don't need new brakelines, just careful bending of the hardlines.