I am considering a small lift. my spending limit is around $500 which isnt bad but as im not that much of a mechanic that would have to include labor

I found a local place charging $250 for a 1.5" including shocks 8000 series. labor being around $180. this a decent deal?

 

Probably going to do shackles in the back and pucks in the front. MAKE SURE they are not putting blocks in the rear as they can cause axle wrap and leaf spring failure. $180 is decent for labor but be careful they don't try to get you for more if they run into trouble (broken shock mounts/shackle bolts...Tj

 

well im pretty sure they are using shackles, i will make sure thou. And this jeep is got some issues it vibrates really bad. im hoping they dont tell me i need to replace a bunch of stuff.

 

If your springs are weak in back I'd just buy new spring from quadratec the heavy duty 7 inch arch spings and that would give you plenty of lift without those stupid extended shackles that just wear out the springs. Then have the coil pucks installed in the front.

 

Before you lift get the mechanical issues delt with. A lifted jeep that runs like crap sucks...

 

Ya.. i think im not going to be able to dive into wheeling like i was hoping, i was really hoping to throw a lift on it and go. i mean i wanted to get it running ok but not throw in a ton of money. i was just undernieth looking at the exaust manifold bolts (i have to tighten them) and i noticed that the front the transmission is missing the cover plate can you attach that easily or do you have to take the whole thing apart to get to it?

 

Get ready pal, you're in for a rough ride. Unless you've got a ton "o" cash. every thing you do to her will lead to something else. There aren't many get it and go kits, especially if you're paying someone else. good luck

 

So i guess the plate that is missing is the clutch cover? its like a half moon shaped plate i think. as i said im not much of a mechanic but is there supposed to be some kind of lube in there?

 

No that should be an inspection plate I beleive thats what your talking about hit the junk yards for everything you can that doesn't have to do with brakes frontend etc.

 

The vibrations you are talking about are most likely just bad Ujoints, which are fairly easy to fix.

 

Alright so a trip to the local salvage yard and i came out with the bolt and plate that covers the speedo sensor. Also got the transfer case linkage bolt. so 4x4 is now working but i have yet to find a sensor, no local shops seem to have it. Also it seems that the last person who replaced the started just didnt put the plate on, so would i have to remove it to put a plate on it? Also the vibration im talking about happens when im just sitting idle. i think it may be the motor mounts?

 

Wow it is really hard to find a sensor for this thing. Can anyone recommend an online store even? i cant find any.