Install the lift yourself?

[The 1]

Just curious how many are installing their lift themselves? I paid to have my JK lift installed, they did a great job, but I’d like to be able to learn and save money at the same time. I’m thinking I’ll be doing the EVO 4.5 enforcer.

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[3-pedal-Rub]

Jeep's are the easiest vehicles to lift, fyi.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

I've installed every lift I've had, except my Gladiator, because I no longer have access to a shop with a 2-post rotary lift, like I used to. So, I had no choice but to pay a local tire shop to put it on. They let me supervise to ensure it was installed correctly.

 

[highoctane]

I did my Evo Mfg Enforcer 2.5” Stage 4 Plus suspension kit on jack stands in my garage. Mounted my tires to the bead lock wheels myself as well. It’s a very easy job to do.

 

[Clayton Off Road]

Ben from JK Gear and Gadgets put together this awesome step by step video installing one of our Overland Plus Lifts on his JT. The general idea should be the same for other manufacturers lifts as well. Check it out, hope it helps!

 

[The 1]

Ben from JK Gear and Gadgets put together this awesome step by step video installing one of our Overland Plus Lifts on his JT. The general idea should be the same for other manufacturers lifts as well. Check it out, hope it helps!

That’s awesome. Thanks for posting!

 

[adbeck]

Do you have a lift or are you doing with a jack and stands?

 

[The 1]

Do you have a lift or are you doing with a jack and stands?

No lift available unfortunately. Planning to do it with jack stands. Just not harbor freight jack stands

 

[adbeck]

No lift available unfortunately. Planning to do it with jack stands. Just not harbor freight jack stands

I’ll be interested to hear how it goes. I’m debating doing a lift the same way after my gladiator is delivered

 

[Indavis01]

I did mine- I did the RC 2.5 Shocks and Springs and it was a lot easier than i thought it would be. It took about 3 hours start to finish and besides a large Torque Wrench I had to borrow, all it took was hand tools. There is a youtube video that shows step by step linked to the Rough Country Site.

I would make sure you have at least two floor jacks and 3 jack stands- one to hold the front driveshaft when you disconnect it.

 

[Phred]

25 years old: Fuck yeah...lets do this with some cinder bricks, a leaky bottle jack, and a Walmart ratchet set!

35 years old: Get er done over a weekend in the parking lot of a friends apartment complex. A case-o-beer job. Spent both days slightly buzzed while installing.

45 years old: Hey Mark (brother) can you help me out over the long three day weekend? After several trips to auto shop, it gets done...but took way longer than it should have. Can't move on Tuesday, back is out.

55 years old: Drop off truck, open wallet, pick up next day...ahhhhhhhhhh.

 

[RH 67]

I`m 67 and did my RK 3" lift myself.

Having proper tools and not being in a hurry is key. You will have your ups and downs and frustration will set in at times, stay focused take brakes and once done admire your work.

 

[3-pedal-Rub]

I`m 67 and did my RK 3" lift myself.

Having proper tools and not being in a hurry is key. You will have your ups and downs and frustration will set in at times, stay focused take brakes and once done admire your work.

See? Even an old fart can do it!

 

[arosen1997]

No lift available unfortunately. Planning to do it with jack stands. Just not harbor freight jack stands

I installed my JKS lift by myself with my jeep on jackstands in about 6 hours. Doubled check you have all the tools you'll need beforehand.
Just make sure you have tall enough stands with a wide enough base, also make sure someone is at least within earshot just in case.

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