I have a guy at 4 wheel parts "mail order" that gives me great prices when I buy a pile of stuff but I normally ship them to Alaska. This time I'm picking my new JK up from Dave Smith in April, driving to Vegas for a week and then driving it back to Seattle to ship home. I can have him ship the parts to vegas(friends house) if i can find a shop there that might be recommended to do the install work only if reasonable. I would consider buying parts also but like I said, the pricing is great as I normally end up 15-20% below the prices on the 4WP website. I have a lot of options so I would appreciate recommendations. It would be nice to not have to ship everything to Alaska and I feel there are better shops to work on the JK since we haven't even recieved but just a few up here. Here's what I am looking to have done to my new X Unlimited:

Superlift 4"
Bushwacker Pocket Flares
XD Diesel Chrome 18 x 9 wheels w/ black rings(5.5 pattern using adapters)
37" x 13.50 x 18 MT MTZ's or similar
Terraflex Bumpers (if available)
Not sure if I can afford gears on this round but I would like to

I will probably be out of money to buy more than this initially(if even all of this)

Really the lift is the critical install component that I want a really good shop to do. Thanks for any help

 

i'd do it in your friends garage! look for jeepers in the area, buy a bunch of beers, and have a great day wrenching. they'll likely even take you out wheeling afterwards to test everything out. werd.

 

Yeah, all the bolt on stuff is no problem but I don't want to end up with drivetrain issues, vibes or anything like the day before I have to leave and not have the experience to fix it. There is a 4WP in vegas but I don't know how good they are. Ideally a shop that has done a few of these by then and has it down is what i'm looking for to put the lift on. Everything else i'll do.

 

You could go ask this same question over on RubiconOwnersForum. Several of the active people there are from the Las Vegas area. Specifically "Mac" and "SinCityRubicon".

 

ohhh god...i just took a look at the superlift kit. cammed bolts...
those things are such a PITA.
at 4", i would also expect problems in the rear end. if it were my wallet, i'd pony up for a more complete kit, or be prepared to pony up for at the very least a couple pair of adjustable control arms.

i can tell you from having put in a 4" kit (though on the TJ platform) that it is all bolt on, and you can do it an a day or two with a couple buddies. you'll be happier for it.