2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
01-05-2004, 03:23 PM
#1
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2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
Hi all,
Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
$340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Pete
Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
$340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Pete
01-05-2004, 03:56 PM
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
Too easy to pay that kind of money for. The directions are usually very
straight forward and easy to do. Are you a member of a 4x club? They usually
have great folks as members who are more than willing to lend a hand
Bill
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
straight forward and easy to do. Are you a member of a 4x club? They usually
have great folks as members who are more than willing to lend a hand
Bill
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
01-05-2004, 03:56 PM
#3
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
Too easy to pay that kind of money for. The directions are usually very
straight forward and easy to do. Are you a member of a 4x club? They usually
have great folks as members who are more than willing to lend a hand
Bill
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
straight forward and easy to do. Are you a member of a 4x club? They usually
have great folks as members who are more than willing to lend a hand
Bill
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
01-05-2004, 03:56 PM
#4
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
Too easy to pay that kind of money for. The directions are usually very
straight forward and easy to do. Are you a member of a 4x club? They usually
have great folks as members who are more than willing to lend a hand
Bill
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
straight forward and easy to do. Are you a member of a 4x club? They usually
have great folks as members who are more than willing to lend a hand
Bill
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
01-05-2004, 04:08 PM
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It is
not hard to do.
The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you live
in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
will come loose.
I suggest you try it yourself.
brad
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
not hard to do.
The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you live
in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
will come loose.
I suggest you try it yourself.
brad
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
01-05-2004, 04:08 PM
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It is
not hard to do.
The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you live
in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
will come loose.
I suggest you try it yourself.
brad
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
not hard to do.
The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you live
in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
will come loose.
I suggest you try it yourself.
brad
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
01-05-2004, 04:08 PM
#7
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It is
not hard to do.
The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you live
in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
will come loose.
I suggest you try it yourself.
brad
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
not hard to do.
The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you live
in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
will come loose.
I suggest you try it yourself.
brad
"Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com> wrote in message
news:gJjKb.1773$yW1.1485075@news2.news.adelphia.ne t...
> Hi all,
>
> Just had a quote for installing a 2" suspension lift on my 98 TJ. around
> $340-something for the lift, and like $800 for the labor, if they install
> it. Is that really high? I guess my options are to either not lift it, pay
> them what it costs, or just not do it at all. The reason I even ask is
> because I've never even remotely attempted to do any body lifting or frame
> mods, etc.. so doing it myself would probably turn out horribly.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Pete
>
>
01-06-2004, 11:17 AM
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
"brad gardiner" <bradley_gardiner@dell.com> wrote in message
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> There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It
is
> not hard to do.
>
> The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you
live
> in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
> removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
> will come loose.
>
> I suggest you try it yourself.
>
> brad
Thanks, Brad.. I will give it a shot!
Pete
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> There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It
is
> not hard to do.
>
> The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you
live
> in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
> removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
> will come loose.
>
> I suggest you try it yourself.
>
> brad
Thanks, Brad.. I will give it a shot!
Pete
01-06-2004, 11:17 AM
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
"brad gardiner" <bradley_gardiner@dell.com> wrote in message
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> There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It
is
> not hard to do.
>
> The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you
live
> in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
> removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
> will come loose.
>
> I suggest you try it yourself.
>
> brad
Thanks, Brad.. I will give it a shot!
Pete
news:btcke3$2u2v$1@galaxy.us.dell.com...
> There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It
is
> not hard to do.
>
> The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you
live
> in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
> removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
> will come loose.
>
> I suggest you try it yourself.
>
> brad
Thanks, Brad.. I will give it a shot!
Pete
01-06-2004, 11:17 AM
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Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
"brad gardiner" <bradley_gardiner@dell.com> wrote in message
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> There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It
is
> not hard to do.
>
> The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you
live
> in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
> removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
> will come loose.
>
> I suggest you try it yourself.
>
> brad
Thanks, Brad.. I will give it a shot!
Pete
news:btcke3$2u2v$1@galaxy.us.dell.com...
> There are many websites that cover how to install a 2" lift on the TJ. It
is
> not hard to do.
>
> The biggest problem you may run into would concern rusted bolts. If you
live
> in a snow area and they lay salt on the road, you will have a hard time
> removing bolts. I used a small blow torch to heat up the bolt and then it
> will come loose.
>
> I suggest you try it yourself.
>
> brad
Thanks, Brad.. I will give it a shot!
Pete