just trying to figure out if i should attempt installing my own lift when i get it.
i am going to get a rock krawler 3.5" lift. not the long arm so no cutting.

for those that are installing their own stuff, what tools do i need, (ex. how many jackstands etc.) i will be starting from scratch with jacks and stands etc. since i just got a house and just got out of college. would it be worth the $800 or so to get it installed by a good shop? i mean i am probably going to drop close to 7k on this stuff including gears and tires and everything like that.

i am fairly mechanically incline, i have worked on my old cj7 and dodge ramcharger. never done anything as in depth as a suspension before. but there is a first time for everything. i just dont want to screw up my new jeep.

my jeep is a 2 door 6 speed. 07

any input is appreciated

 

Its not that hard , try reading some online directions for that lift , and remember plenty of jack stands and nice level ground .

 

Check the writeups on Project-JK Installation Write-Ups

WOL has made a VERY comprehensive list of the tools you need and has some awesome tech notes.

I installed my own (BB), and used these as a bible and the mfg. directions as suplimental literature. *L*

I have a TeraFlex 3" lift in my garage, as soon as i get shafts I am installing it, and plan on doing it myself. I am reasonably competent around a garage & IMO anyone that is can install a lift. there are some nuances like caster and such that are slightly more involved, but those have been covered on this site enough that I am confident in my own ability to give it a shot myself.

18mm is your best friend in the socket world, air tools are a labor saver, but not 100% necesarry, a good floor jack that gets in the 21-22" range, two is better, but you can get by with one, two tall 5-6 ton jackstands... etc...

 

thanks alot fellas. i am really considering it more now.

 

I found a local club through a co-worker, NEJeep.
They do wrench fests, as I'm sure most clubs do.
We installed a TeraFlex 2.5 coil lift/shocks.
This is another highly valuable resource of people who love to work on their jeeps.
I got alot of help because mine was the first JK they got to work on.
There were alot of, "That's a nice change from the TJ or YJ", and "WTF why did they do that" comments.
I learned a ton about my JK and also got more comfortable w/ tools I had not used before.
So my advise would be find a local club and post on here on your area section and you may find a
bunch of people willing to help and add their experience and knowledge.
I am not saying ignore WOL's great tech how tos.
Just adding other resources to the awesome stuff available here.

 

good point about the clubs & wrench fests are awesome if you can find one

 

i love working on vehicles... i installed my own... just recently pulled my TF spacers and replaced the front with OME HD coils to level it out. Nothing helps you understand your vehicle like ripping it apart and putting it back together! i say go for it! There are plenty of write-ups, resources, etc.

It's even more fun getting together with fellow enthusiasts and combining experience and doing installs.

 

I installed my 3" BDS. It was my first go around with suspension, and wasn't tough at all. I looked at WOL's write ups, and the instructions that came with the lift and didn't have any problems.

I used my OEM jack and 2 jack stands. I did the front one day and the rear the next - I probably could have done it in one day, but was taking my time to make sure that I did it right. Make sure that you go back after 500 miles and check the torque on all of the bolts - mine were fine, but I'm anal about stuff like that.

Use the $800 that the shop would charge you for the install for other mods you have in mind!

JD

 

yeah that is what i am thinking about doing although i think i am changing lifts.. i think i am going to go with the rubicon express 3.5" super flex short arm lift.. since the rock krawler went up in price and now cost more than the RE lift.

anyone have any problems with an RE lift?

 

You can do it. Don't pay someone to do it for you. All the info that you need is here or project jk. If you do get stuck just ask for help.