lift kit install

kafkadata · 03-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Hi,

I would really like to put a 3 inch lift on my 2000 xj. I went to my local guy who advised me against it becuase he said it could cost close to 2k with the lift kit and install and there could be problems (brake line too short, etc). I have no place (and no knowledge) to do it myself so I am sort of stuck with someone else doing it.

Anyone know anybody in the Boston area that can do a lift for a reasonable price?

Thanks,

David

motoxpete · 03-23-2009, 04:19 PM

I just paid a buddy to do a 4.5 RC lift 300 bucks to do mine... if that help's on what to expect. Needless to say after working out all the bug's I have sunk 1500 big ones in the last month getting this thing right. Lift, labor, tires n rims (used), track bar, balance, alinement. Not as cheap as I thought it would have been but I'm very happy with it

a1racer · 03-23-2009, 04:21 PM

you can do a 3 inch for around 300 to 600 and not have any issues with the install most kits include brake line relocates for there kits as well as shocks. and some include new lower control arms that will help give more flex. just do some research on some kits i think a r.e. or a r.c. lift would be a good way to go for not a lot of money

kilbrethj · 03-23-2009, 04:54 PM

I'f you feel like driving to Maine i got a buddy who can put it in for $150..... but boston is a few hours away from where he is..... just a suggestion

fixitman · 03-23-2009, 05:42 PM

jeez u guys are sticklers! hell man if you lived anywhere near wisconsin id have u over and do the lift for free....or maybe for a sixer of coors. i love doing that ****, lifts are awesome!

EvilBlackXJ · 03-23-2009, 05:50 PM

Shop around some other shops if you can't do it yourself. It sounds like he just doesn't want to do it, or doesn't know how. There is a tire and alignment shop here that does quite a few. Or you can just forge ahead, get some buds to come help and tackle it yourself.

motoxpete · 03-24-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixitman

jeez u guys are sticklers! hell man if you lived anywhere near wisconsin id have u over and do the lift for free....or maybe for a sixer of coors. i love doing that ****, lifts are awesome!

Damn for what I paid to lift mine I could have flew you out here bought your beer and flew you back lol.... I feel violated

chrisdm4 · 04-15-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixitman

jeez u guys are sticklers! hell man if you lived anywhere near wisconsin id have u over and do the lift for free....or maybe for a sixer of coors. i love doing that ****, lifts are awesome!

Beer(AKA yingling lager) is always a great trade for doing work on jeeps!!!

Beer, jeeps...dose not get much better then that!

ktmracer419 · 04-21-2009, 09:01 PM

what lift?

03-23-2009, 04:12 PM	#1
kafkadata Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13 My Photos	lift kit install Hi, I would really like to put a 3 inch lift on my 2000 xj. I went to my local guy who advised me against it becuase he said it could cost close to 2k with the lift kit and install and there could be problems (brake line too short, etc). I have no place (and no knowledge) to do it myself so I am sort of stuck with someone else doing it. Anyone know anybody in the Boston area that can do a lift for a reasonable price? Thanks, David

03-23-2009, 04:21 PM	#3
a1racer CF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: socal Posts: 7,239 My Photos 2000 Cherokee Year: 2000 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: 30 3.55 cross over steering no sway bar jks adjustable coil overs Rear Axle: 44 3.55 disc brakes no sway bar. jks rear cross over shock mount Tires: 33 inch bfg km2 Lift Specifications: 5.5 inch rustys and rough country Misc Accessories: xrc 10'000 pound winch nates4x4 slimline front bumper. roof mount highlift jack and a stock CD radio	you can do a 3 inch for around 300 to 600 and not have any issues with the install most kits include brake line relocates for there kits as well as shocks. and some include new lower control arms that will help give more flex. just do some research on some kits i think a r.e. or a r.c. lift would be a good way to go for not a lot of money __________________ welcome to the fourm learn to search and have fun

03-23-2009, 05:42 PM	#5
fixitman Seasoned Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 463 My Photos 99 Cherokee Year: 99 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 31x10.50 kenda M/T Lift Specifications: 5" rough country, lots of rustys parts Misc Accessories: cb radio, sony deck, pioneer speakers and subs, rustys trac bar, rustys sway bars, custom bumper	jeez u guys are sticklers! hell man if you lived anywhere near wisconsin id have u over and do the lift for free....or maybe for a sixer of coors. i love doing that ****, lifts are awesome! __________________ 99' xj classic, 4.0, 242 t-case, 8.25" open rear, 5" RC lift, brand new 31x10.50 kenda m/t on 15x8 black spoke crawlers, rustys trac bar, custom front bumper, RC control arm drop, Flowmaster D series exhuast, ----SOLD STARTING ALL OVER AGAIN! 88 xj rock crawler in the works "cuz the chicks dig it"

03-23-2009, 05:50 PM	#6
EvilBlackXJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 764 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0l Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: C8.25 Tires: 30x9.50 AT Lift Specifications: 3" Skyjacker Misc Accessories: Roof Rack	Shop around some other shops if you can't do it yourself. It sounds like he just doesn't want to do it, or doesn't know how. There is a tire and alignment shop here that does quite a few. Or you can just forge ahead, get some buds to come help and tackle it yourself. __________________ 99 Sport 4.0l AW4 d30/C8.25 NP 231 3"Skyjacker 31 x 10.50 General Grabbers Are all fishermen liars, or do only liars fish?

04-21-2009, 09:01 PM	#9
ktmracer419 ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,999 My Photos	what lift? __________________ www.SISoffroad.com

03-23-2009, 04:19 PM	#2
motoxpete Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 119 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Lift Specifications: 4.5 shipped today	I just paid a buddy to do a 4.5 RC lift 300 bucks to do mine... if that help's on what to expect. Needless to say after working out all the bug's I have sunk 1500 big ones in the last month getting this thing right. Lift, labor, tires n rims (used), track bar, balance, alinement. Not as cheap as I thought it would have been but I'm very happy with it

03-23-2009, 04:54 PM	#4
kilbrethj Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 181 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0l Transmission: auto Transfer Case: stock Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock Tires: extreme a/t 31/10.5/15 Lift Specifications: 4.5" RC full springs Misc Accessories: cd player, hi flow cat, flowmaster knock off, 2.5" exhaust built by me!!	I'f you feel like driving to Maine i got a buddy who can put it in for $150..... but boston is a few hours away from where he is..... just a suggestion

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