UVxj

I've had my lift kit ready to install for about a month but have been holding it off since I have no idea what to do. I've read everything about it and walked through it in my mind but is that safe enough to try it?

Boost Happy

not safe, read for a few more months

ZINGGG

If you doubt yourself, safe bet is to mot even try and attempt it. Smart with smaller jobs first and get familiar with wrenching in general before such a job

hoaxci5

Where are you located? I'm sure someone would be willing to help for food and beer

timberwolf

what kit is it? how much lift?

sthon

Go for it.

kirknd4spd

If you have a jack, jackstands, some basic tools and a day, its not a big deal. Lift kits are easy.

sthon

Depending on what lift I would make sure to give yourself more than a day. There are snags that a lot of people run into, the first time I swapped out the leaf springs my '92 both shackle bolts were seized, ended up breaking both damn weld nuts and still having to the cut the bolts to get them out of the bushings.

Big David

If you can do basic repairs & have the needed tools, you should be good.

It really depends in what area you live in. If you are up north, you are more prone to rust & therefore more work.

The south has it a little easier.

Vincenza V

Tell us what other auto repairs you have done by yourself. This way we can give you our advice on if you are ready to give it a go. Doing your own lift is a big job and you have to be committed. I would say if your only auto mechanical endeavors have been spark plugs, to maybe shy away from it. If you have done stuff like water pumps/alternators, fuel pumps, etc-you have a much better chance at being successful. Just my opinion. I did my lift by myself, but I have done all the above plus timing belt changes too. I felt comfortable since messing up a lift wouldn't be worse than messing up an engine with a bad timing belt job.

UVxj

To be honest. My rust is a pretty decent amount. But not as bad as most people have it. I've looked and the shackle bolts look murdered I found someone local who will do it in there garage for 50 bucks and let me help/watch so I know what to do in the future. Thanks for the help. I probably would have somehow broke everything lol

Tom95YJ

$50 bucks go that route and watch / help.

Most shops charge 400-500 to install a lift.

sthon

Yeah, you can't beat $50.

ZINGGG

Hope that $50 offer still stands, cause you should take it