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NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassa County area? I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubico Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something els the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for tha as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some supe budget kit no-one's heard of... also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and brin it, or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time an money for the install to take. PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doin about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 2 miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still wil be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for daily driver are also welcome. thanks in advanc -- Mik Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Editio ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.co |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
What engine and transmission do you have? Are you trying to take it out 4
wheeling or just like the look? If you are going to be 4-wheeling it, do you intend to do trails, rock climbing, or mudding? Carl "Mike" <Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
What engine and transmission do you have? Are you trying to take it out 4
wheeling or just like the look? If you are going to be 4-wheeling it, do you intend to do trails, rock climbing, or mudding? Carl "Mike" <Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
What engine and transmission do you have? Are you trying to take it out 4
wheeling or just like the look? If you are going to be 4-wheeling it, do you intend to do trails, rock climbing, or mudding? Carl "Mike" <Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Which Rear end do you have?
I have an O2, with 32's and a 2 inch lift. 6cyl 5spd 3.73 rear, I can still use 5th gear but in stop and go Traffic on the L.I.E. ... I HATE IT. I love my jeep, but i cant use it as my daily driver, especially with gas prices the way they are. It also does not have the pick up that it had with the stock tires. JOHN "Mike" <Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Which Rear end do you have?
I have an O2, with 32's and a 2 inch lift. 6cyl 5spd 3.73 rear, I can still use 5th gear but in stop and go Traffic on the L.I.E. ... I HATE IT. I love my jeep, but i cant use it as my daily driver, especially with gas prices the way they are. It also does not have the pick up that it had with the stock tires. JOHN "Mike" <Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Which Rear end do you have?
I have an O2, with 32's and a 2 inch lift. 6cyl 5spd 3.73 rear, I can still use 5th gear but in stop and go Traffic on the L.I.E. ... I HATE IT. I love my jeep, but i cant use it as my daily driver, especially with gas prices the way they are. It also does not have the pick up that it had with the stock tires. JOHN "Mike" <Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27bauc@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
It's the 6 cyl, with a manual transmission. I can't say for sure when I'd have the time to take it 4 wheelin, s it's more for the look - but - this doesn't mean I wouldn't want to b able to go if I wanted to... I do need to keep it's ability to be daily driver thoug -- Mik Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Editio ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.co |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
It's the 6 cyl, with a manual transmission. I can't say for sure when I'd have the time to take it 4 wheelin, s it's more for the look - but - this doesn't mean I wouldn't want to b able to go if I wanted to... I do need to keep it's ability to be daily driver thoug -- Mik Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Editio ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.co |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
It's the 6 cyl, with a manual transmission. I can't say for sure when I'd have the time to take it 4 wheelin, s it's more for the look - but - this doesn't mean I wouldn't want to b able to go if I wanted to... I do need to keep it's ability to be daily driver thoug -- Mik Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Editio ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.co |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
John, thanks - but even stock it sucks driving a manual in stop and g traffic. I take the LIE every day, but luckily I don't drive during rush hours so I only hit traffic when there's road work going on - so every othe day instead of every day. I thought about doing the gears too while I'm at it.. -- Mik Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Editio ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.co |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
John, thanks - but even stock it sucks driving a manual in stop and g traffic. I take the LIE every day, but luckily I don't drive during rush hours so I only hit traffic when there's road work going on - so every othe day instead of every day. I thought about doing the gears too while I'm at it.. -- Mik Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Editio ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.co |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
John, thanks - but even stock it sucks driving a manual in stop and g traffic. I take the LIE every day, but luckily I don't drive during rush hours so I only hit traffic when there's road work going on - so every othe day instead of every day. I thought about doing the gears too while I'm at it.. -- Mik Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Editio ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.co |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02
Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. tw __________________________________________________ ___________________ 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. __________________________________________________ ___________________ Mike wrote: > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02
Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. tw __________________________________________________ ___________________ 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. __________________________________________________ ___________________ Mike wrote: > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02
Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. tw __________________________________________________ ___________________ 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. __________________________________________________ ___________________ Mike wrote: > any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau > County area? > > I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's > So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon > Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else > the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that > as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super > budget kit no-one's heard of... > > also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring > it, > or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time and > money for the install to take. > > PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing > about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 > miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will > be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a > daily driver are also welcome. > > thanks in advance > > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
4.5" Super flex is $1462, 3.5" super flex is $879, 3.5" standard is $572.
Carl "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message news:zIH6g.22103$4L1.19570@newssvr11.news.prodigy. com... >I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02 > > Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit > with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has > changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great > kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. > > Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and > can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and > when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will > occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, > replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing > those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the > quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. > > Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. > tw > __________________________________________________ ___________________ > 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco > > "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." > > Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton > capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. > __________________________________________________ ___________________ > > > Mike wrote: >> any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau >> County area? >> >> I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's >> So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon >> Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else >> the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that >> as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super >> budget kit no-one's heard of... >> >> also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring >> it, or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time >> and >> money for the install to take. >> >> PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing >> about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 >> miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will >> be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a >> daily driver are also welcome. >> >> thanks in advance >> |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
4.5" Super flex is $1462, 3.5" super flex is $879, 3.5" standard is $572.
Carl "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message news:zIH6g.22103$4L1.19570@newssvr11.news.prodigy. com... >I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02 > > Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit > with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has > changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great > kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. > > Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and > can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and > when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will > occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, > replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing > those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the > quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. > > Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. > tw > __________________________________________________ ___________________ > 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco > > "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." > > Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton > capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. > __________________________________________________ ___________________ > > > Mike wrote: >> any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau >> County area? >> >> I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's >> So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon >> Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else >> the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that >> as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super >> budget kit no-one's heard of... >> >> also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring >> it, or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time >> and >> money for the install to take. >> >> PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing >> about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 >> miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will >> be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a >> daily driver are also welcome. >> >> thanks in advance >> |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
4.5" Super flex is $1462, 3.5" super flex is $879, 3.5" standard is $572.
Carl "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message news:zIH6g.22103$4L1.19570@newssvr11.news.prodigy. com... >I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02 > > Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit > with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has > changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great > kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. > > Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and > can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and > when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will > occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, > replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing > those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the > quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. > > Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. > tw > __________________________________________________ ___________________ > 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco > > "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." > > Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 > > Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton > capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. > __________________________________________________ ___________________ > > > Mike wrote: >> any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau >> County area? >> >> I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's >> So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon >> Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else >> the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that >> as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super >> budget kit no-one's heard of... >> >> also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring >> it, or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time >> and >> money for the install to take. >> >> PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing >> about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 >> miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will >> be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a >> daily driver are also welcome. >> >> thanks in advance >> |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Thanks for checking Carl. Checked the site and the 3.5" kit is missing
the upper adjustable control arms and the adjustable ft. track bar, both of which I would add in. I'm sure the price is comparable at that point. tw __________________________________________________ ___________________ 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. __________________________________________________ ___________________ Carl wrote: > 4.5" Super flex is $1462, 3.5" super flex is $879, 3.5" standard is $572. > > Carl > > "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message > news:zIH6g.22103$4L1.19570@newssvr11.news.prodigy. com... > >>I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02 >> >>Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit >>with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has >>changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great >>kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. >> >>Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and >>can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and >>when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will >>occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, >>replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing >>those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the >>quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. >> >>Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. >>tw >>________________________________________________ _____________________ >>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco >> >>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." >> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 >> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton >>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. >>________________________________________________ _____________________ >> >> >>Mike wrote: >> >>>any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau >>>County area? >>> >>>I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's >>>So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon >>>Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else >>>the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that >>>as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super >>>budget kit no-one's heard of... >>> >>>also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring >>>it, or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time >>>and >>>money for the install to take. >>> >>>PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing >>>about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 >>>miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will >>>be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a >>>daily driver are also welcome. >>> >>>thanks in advance >>> > > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Thanks for checking Carl. Checked the site and the 3.5" kit is missing
the upper adjustable control arms and the adjustable ft. track bar, both of which I would add in. I'm sure the price is comparable at that point. tw __________________________________________________ ___________________ 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. __________________________________________________ ___________________ Carl wrote: > 4.5" Super flex is $1462, 3.5" super flex is $879, 3.5" standard is $572. > > Carl > > "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message > news:zIH6g.22103$4L1.19570@newssvr11.news.prodigy. com... > >>I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02 >> >>Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit >>with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has >>changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great >>kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. >> >>Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and >>can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and >>when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will >>occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, >>replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing >>those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the >>quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. >> >>Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. >>tw >>________________________________________________ _____________________ >>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco >> >>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." >> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 >> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton >>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. >>________________________________________________ _____________________ >> >> >>Mike wrote: >> >>>any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau >>>County area? >>> >>>I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's >>>So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon >>>Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else >>>the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that >>>as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super >>>budget kit no-one's heard of... >>> >>>also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring >>>it, or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time >>>and >>>money for the install to take. >>> >>>PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing >>>about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 >>>miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will >>>be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a >>>daily driver are also welcome. >>> >>>thanks in advance >>> > > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Thanks for checking Carl. Checked the site and the 3.5" kit is missing
the upper adjustable control arms and the adjustable ft. track bar, both of which I would add in. I'm sure the price is comparable at that point. tw __________________________________________________ ___________________ 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. __________________________________________________ ___________________ Carl wrote: > 4.5" Super flex is $1462, 3.5" super flex is $879, 3.5" standard is $572. > > Carl > > "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message > news:zIH6g.22103$4L1.19570@newssvr11.news.prodigy. com... > >>I don't live in NY, so I can't help you there, but I'll toss in my $.02 >> >>Firstly, I'd suggest stepping up to the RE 4.5". Basically the same kit >>with taller springs for about the same money, unless the pricing has >>changed. It will look/function better with your 33s, IMO. RE is a great >>kit, go with it. Way above 'brand' names like Rancho, Trail Master, etc. >> >>Secondly, (I don't know your mechanical abilities) if you have a place and >>can do the install yourself, you will understand what is going wrong and >>when, and you can better service and maintain the lift. You will >>occasionally have to check proper torque on components, lube zerks, >>replace bushings, etc. Things will loosen up and when you start hearing >>those klunks, bindings, etc. you can correct it yourself. Don't expect the >>quickie lube guys to properly take care of your rig. >> >>Whatever you do, good luck, and welcome to the NG. >>tw >>________________________________________________ _____________________ >>2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco >> >>"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'." >> >>Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 >> >>Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase') >>A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton >>capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. >>________________________________________________ _____________________ >> >> >>Mike wrote: >> >>>any recommendations for an installer in the NY / Long Island / Nassau >>>County area? >>> >>>I have a 99 TJ and looking to install a lift kit and install 33's >>>So far the kit I had in mind was the 3.5" Super-Flex Kit by Rubicon >>>Express, but I'm not 100% married to it yet. If there's something else >>>the installer carries and is somewhat "name brand" I could go for that >>>as well. Only because I trust name-brands a bit better than some super >>>budget kit no-one's heard of... >>> >>>also, any other tips, such as - should I buy the kit online and bring >>>it, or buy what they have, and how much should I expect as far as time >>>and >>>money for the install to take. >>> >>>PS, I've been using the car as a daily driver and currently am doing >>>about 80 miles a day, but next month that will drop to about 20 >>>miles/day - hence why I waited so long to do this... but I still will >>>be doing some highway miles - so any warnings on the lift or 33's for a >>>daily driver are also welcome. >>> >>>thanks in advance >>> > > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Thanks guys, I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires + gears. I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to the ammount of labor is takes. Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if that's my best bet around here?? -- Mike Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Thanks guys, I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires + gears. I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to the ammount of labor is takes. Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if that's my best bet around here?? -- Mike Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Thanks guys, I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires + gears. I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to the ammount of labor is takes. Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if that's my best bet around here?? -- Mike Mike NY / Long Island '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on
my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. LOL! These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian a set.... It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Mike wrote: > > Thanks guys, > I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > > I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > + gears. > > I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > the ammount of labor is takes. > > Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > > Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > > There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > that's my best bet around here?? > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on
my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. LOL! These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian a set.... It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Mike wrote: > > Thanks guys, > I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > > I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > + gears. > > I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > the ammount of labor is takes. > > Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > > Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > > There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > that's my best bet around here?? > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on
my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. LOL! These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian a set.... It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) Mike wrote: > > Thanks guys, > I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > > I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > + gears. > > I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > the ammount of labor is takes. > > Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > > Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > > There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > that's my best bet around here?? > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Mike-
Your CJ only has a 2.5" lift? Carl "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > LOL! > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > a set.... > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > Mike wrote: >> >> Thanks guys, >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" >> >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires >> + gears. >> >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to >> the ammount of labor is takes. >> >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... >> >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. >> >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if >> that's my best bet around here?? >> >> -- >> Mike >> >> Mike >> NY / Long Island >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Mike-
Your CJ only has a 2.5" lift? Carl "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > LOL! > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > a set.... > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > Mike wrote: >> >> Thanks guys, >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" >> >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires >> + gears. >> >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to >> the ammount of labor is takes. >> >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... >> >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. >> >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if >> that's my best bet around here?? >> >> -- >> Mike >> >> Mike >> NY / Long Island >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Mike-
Your CJ only has a 2.5" lift? Carl "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > LOL! > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > a set.... > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > Mike wrote: >> >> Thanks guys, >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" >> >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires >> + gears. >> >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to >> the ammount of labor is takes. >> >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... >> >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. >> >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if >> that's my best bet around here?? >> >> -- >> Mike >> >> Mike >> NY / Long Island >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Yup, I have YJ shackles on it that give it another 1/2" or so, but
that's it. I clear the 33's easy, I never seem to get hung up off road and it handles sweet at highway speeds. It's been on a 3000 mile vacation trip and a 4500 mile vacation trip with another 3000+ one coming up this summer. Plus it 'looks' right. :-) It has the classic CJ stance and face with stock 'Laredo' chrome grill, rims and stainless bumpers. My 33x9.5's fit the fender flares exact. Mike Carl wrote: > > Mike- > > Your CJ only has a 2.5" lift? > > Carl > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... > >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > > LOL! > > > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > > a set.... > > > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > > > > Mike wrote: > >> > >> Thanks guys, > >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > >> > >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > >> + gears. > >> > >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > >> the ammount of labor is takes. > >> > >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > >> > >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > >> > >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > >> that's my best bet around here?? > >> > >> -- > >> Mike > >> > >> Mike > >> NY / Long Island > >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Yup, I have YJ shackles on it that give it another 1/2" or so, but
that's it. I clear the 33's easy, I never seem to get hung up off road and it handles sweet at highway speeds. It's been on a 3000 mile vacation trip and a 4500 mile vacation trip with another 3000+ one coming up this summer. Plus it 'looks' right. :-) It has the classic CJ stance and face with stock 'Laredo' chrome grill, rims and stainless bumpers. My 33x9.5's fit the fender flares exact. Mike Carl wrote: > > Mike- > > Your CJ only has a 2.5" lift? > > Carl > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... > >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > > LOL! > > > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > > a set.... > > > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > > > > Mike wrote: > >> > >> Thanks guys, > >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > >> > >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > >> + gears. > >> > >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > >> the ammount of labor is takes. > >> > >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > >> > >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > >> > >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > >> that's my best bet around here?? > >> > >> -- > >> Mike > >> > >> Mike > >> NY / Long Island > >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
Yup, I have YJ shackles on it that give it another 1/2" or so, but
that's it. I clear the 33's easy, I never seem to get hung up off road and it handles sweet at highway speeds. It's been on a 3000 mile vacation trip and a 4500 mile vacation trip with another 3000+ one coming up this summer. Plus it 'looks' right. :-) It has the classic CJ stance and face with stock 'Laredo' chrome grill, rims and stainless bumpers. My 33x9.5's fit the fender flares exact. Mike Carl wrote: > > Mike- > > Your CJ only has a 2.5" lift? > > Carl > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message > news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... > >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > > LOL! > > > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > > a set.... > > > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > > > > Mike wrote: > >> > >> Thanks guys, > >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > >> > >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > >> + gears. > >> > >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > >> the ammount of labor is takes. > >> > >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > >> > >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > >> > >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > >> that's my best bet around here?? > >> > >> -- > >> Mike > >> > >> Mike > >> NY / Long Island > >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I think you should check the yellow pages for an professional axle or spring
shop. "Mike" <Mike.27cpaz@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27cpaz@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > Thanks guys, > I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > > I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > + gears. > > I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > the ammount of labor is takes. > > Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > > Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > > There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > that's my best bet around here?? > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I think you should check the yellow pages for an professional axle or spring
shop. "Mike" <Mike.27cpaz@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27cpaz@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > Thanks guys, > I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > > I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > + gears. > > I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > the ammount of labor is takes. > > Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > > Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > > There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > that's my best bet around here?? > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
I think you should check the yellow pages for an professional axle or spring
shop. "Mike" <Mike.27cpaz@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x> wrote in message news:Mike.27cpaz@no-mx-wranglergear.com.x... > > Thanks guys, > I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" > > I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires > + gears. > > I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to > the ammount of labor is takes. > > Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't > want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm > missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in > pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my > limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... > > Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for > me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really > love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, > that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. > > There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though > they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if > that's my best bet around here?? > > > -- > Mike > > Mike > NY / Long Island > '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition > ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com > |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
With that said, I am from LI, The only place that I can recommend is Terry
Auto Spings in Huntington. They did some work on MY dads RV a years back. I have done all my own work, Sign up and Join the yahoo group LI jeepers. There are about 8 or 9 of us here, everyone is pretty Knowledgable. SOme of the other guys may know of a place. But we all tend to do our own work, or know someone to help with the stuff we cant do. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > LOL! > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > a set.... > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > Mike wrote: >> >> Thanks guys, >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" >> >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires >> + gears. >> >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to >> the ammount of labor is takes. >> >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... >> >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. >> >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if >> that's my best bet around here?? >> >> -- >> Mike >> >> Mike >> NY / Long Island >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
With that said, I am from LI, The only place that I can recommend is Terry
Auto Spings in Huntington. They did some work on MY dads RV a years back. I have done all my own work, Sign up and Join the yahoo group LI jeepers. There are about 8 or 9 of us here, everyone is pretty Knowledgable. SOme of the other guys may know of a place. But we all tend to do our own work, or know someone to help with the stuff we cant do. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > LOL! > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > a set.... > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > Mike wrote: >> >> Thanks guys, >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" >> >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires >> + gears. >> >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to >> the ammount of labor is takes. >> >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... >> >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. >> >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if >> that's my best bet around here?? >> >> -- >> Mike >> >> Mike >> NY / Long Island >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
Re: NY / Long Island area installer recommendations?
With that said, I am from LI, The only place that I can recommend is Terry
Auto Spings in Huntington. They did some work on MY dads RV a years back. I have done all my own work, Sign up and Join the yahoo group LI jeepers. There are about 8 or 9 of us here, everyone is pretty Knowledgable. SOme of the other guys may know of a place. But we all tend to do our own work, or know someone to help with the stuff we cant do. "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:445BB517.5E292E60@sympatico.ca... >I don't know about doing a kit like that, but when I need spring work on > my trucks with leaf springs, I go to local truck shops that do big semi > tractor and dump truck springs. They were fighting over who got to do > my little 'toy' truck, but the boss jumped them all and did it himself. > LOL! > > These folks sell springs, they don't cater to the niche market of 4x4's > so they don't claim their mechanic's tools are gold plated, or price > them like that anyway... I got new springs, arched for 2.5" with a > replacement pre arched keeper leaf installed for under $250.00 Canadian > a set.... > > It might be worth a check in the yellow pages and a call... > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > > > Mike wrote: >> >> Thanks guys, >> I wouldn't mind spending a little extra for the 4.5" >> >> I was hoping not to spend more than $3000 for the lift + wheels + tires >> + gears. >> >> I'm hearing now that installing the gears is really expensive due to >> the ammount of labor is takes. >> >> Still haven't gotten any recommendations of an installer - and I don't >> want to spend a day or more doing this stuff - just to find out I'm >> missing some tool or some other nonsense and be left with a Jeep in >> pieces in my driveway. I like to tinker but at the same time I know my >> limits, and I'm not about to take on a project this size... >> >> Got my office move date of June 9th, so no more long highway miles for >> me - so it's basically a green light for this... I just would really >> love to find a shop that has some experience doing this type of stuff, >> that I could go back to if I had a problem down the road. >> >> There's a bunch of speed shops in Queens, along Queens blvd... though >> they seem to cater to those little annoying imports... wondering if >> that's my best bet around here?? >> >> -- >> Mike >> >> Mike >> NY / Long Island >> '03 Wrangler X - Freedom Edition >> ----- Posted via http://www.wranglergear.com |
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