Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

"Morrissey" <morrissey@roadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
news:btcj1k$fhe$1@nntp-stjh-01-01.rogers.nf.net...
> 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

I'm not a member of a 4x4 club, and don't know too many jeep owners in my
area, but I'm going to give the install a shot myself and hopefully get it
done.

Thanks!
Pete

Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

"Morrissey" <morrissey@roadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
news:btcj1k$fhe$1@nntp-stjh-01-01.rogers.nf.net...
> 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

I'm not a member of a 4x4 club, and don't know too many jeep owners in my
area, but I'm going to give the install a shot myself and hopefully get it
done.

Thanks!
Pete

Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

"Morrissey" <morrissey@roadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
news:btcj1k$fhe$1@nntp-stjh-01-01.rogers.nf.net...
> 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

I'm not a member of a 4x4 club, and don't know too many jeep owners in my
area, but I'm going to give the install a shot myself and hopefully get it
done.

Thanks!
Pete

Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:23:40 GMT, "Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com>
wrote:

>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
>
id a 2" lift on my 97 YJ.
The hardest part was getting the rear crossbar of the mounting
bracket on the axle. Had to use a big crowbar. the other problem
was mounting the new bracket for it. Had problem getting the bolts
in. Make sure you jack the jeep high enough. the rear was easy. but
i didnt get the front up high enough to put the new springs in easy.
Had to muscle them in. Have fun

97 wrangler
33 " bf ko's
2" old emu lift
3/4 " daystar coil spacers
wilderness bumper with tire swing out Plus backet attachment
front quick disconnets for sway bar

Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:23:40 GMT, "Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com>
wrote:

>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
>
id a 2" lift on my 97 YJ.
The hardest part was getting the rear crossbar of the mounting
bracket on the axle. Had to use a big crowbar. the other problem
was mounting the new bracket for it. Had problem getting the bolts
in. Make sure you jack the jeep high enough. the rear was easy. but
i didnt get the front up high enough to put the new springs in easy.
Had to muscle them in. Have fun

97 wrangler
33 " bf ko's
2" old emu lift
3/4 " daystar coil spacers
wilderness bumper with tire swing out Plus backet attachment
front quick disconnets for sway bar

Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:23:40 GMT, "Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com>
wrote:

>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
>
id a 2" lift on my 97 YJ.
The hardest part was getting the rear crossbar of the mounting
bracket on the axle. Had to use a big crowbar. the other problem
was mounting the new bracket for it. Had problem getting the bolts
in. Make sure you jack the jeep high enough. the rear was easy. but
i didnt get the front up high enough to put the new springs in easy.
Had to muscle them in. Have fun

97 wrangler
33 " bf ko's
2" old emu lift
3/4 " daystar coil spacers
wilderness bumper with tire swing out Plus backet attachment
front quick disconnets for sway bar

Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:34:59 GMT, aXeman <jeep97@verizon.net> wrote:

>On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:23:40 GMT, "Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com>
>wrote:
>
>>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
>>
>id a 2" lift on my 97 YJ.
> The hardest part was getting the rear crossbar of the mounting
>bracket on the axle. Had to use a big crowbar. the other problem
>was mounting the new bracket for it. Had problem getting the bolts
>in. Make sure you jack the jeep high enough. the rear was easy. but
>i didnt get the front up high enough to put the new springs in easy.
>Had to muscle them in. Have fun
>
>97 wrangler
> 33 " bf ko's
> 2" old emu lift
> 3/4 " daystar coil spacers
> wilderness bumper with tire swing out Plus backet attachment
> front quick disconnets for sway bar

Price sounds extremely high to me. It really isn't that hard, and I'd
be willing to wager you and a buddy would get it done just fine. But,
another idea would be to search out a local Jeep club. I'm sure you'd
find quite a few guys with lift installation experience that would be
willing to help out. Most work for simply beer and pizza (I do anyway
hehehe).

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:34:59 GMT, aXeman <jeep97@verizon.net> wrote:

>On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:23:40 GMT, "Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com>
>wrote:
>
>>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
>>
>id a 2" lift on my 97 YJ.
> The hardest part was getting the rear crossbar of the mounting
>bracket on the axle. Had to use a big crowbar. the other problem
>was mounting the new bracket for it. Had problem getting the bolts
>in. Make sure you jack the jeep high enough. the rear was easy. but
>i didnt get the front up high enough to put the new springs in easy.
>Had to muscle them in. Have fun
>
>97 wrangler
> 33 " bf ko's
> 2" old emu lift
> 3/4 " daystar coil spacers
> wilderness bumper with tire swing out Plus backet attachment
> front quick disconnets for sway bar

Price sounds extremely high to me. It really isn't that hard, and I'd
be willing to wager you and a buddy would get it done just fine. But,
another idea would be to search out a local Jeep club. I'm sure you'd
find quite a few guys with lift installation experience that would be
willing to help out. Most work for simply beer and pizza (I do anyway
hehehe).

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

Re: 2" Suspension Lift labor $$ question
 

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:34:59 GMT, aXeman <jeep97@verizon.net> wrote:

>On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:23:40 GMT, "Pete" <pete@KILLBADwebprepared.com>
>wrote:
>
>>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
>>
>id a 2" lift on my 97 YJ.
> The hardest part was getting the rear crossbar of the mounting
>bracket on the axle. Had to use a big crowbar. the other problem
>was mounting the new bracket for it. Had problem getting the bolts
>in. Make sure you jack the jeep high enough. the rear was easy. but
>i didnt get the front up high enough to put the new springs in easy.
>Had to muscle them in. Have fun
>
>97 wrangler
> 33 " bf ko's
> 2" old emu lift
> 3/4 " daystar coil spacers
> wilderness bumper with tire swing out Plus backet attachment
> front quick disconnets for sway bar

Price sounds extremely high to me. It really isn't that hard, and I'd
be willing to wager you and a buddy would get it done just fine. But,
another idea would be to search out a local Jeep club. I'm sure you'd
find quite a few guys with lift installation experience that would be
willing to help out. Most work for simply beer and pizza (I do anyway
hehehe).

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm