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If you have the tools and space, I’d say do it yourself! Spacer lifts are pretty straight forward and easy to install with just jack stands
I have full use of a lift at my dads garage, but install lifts on stands all the time. I’m upwards of 25 lifts now, not including fixing shop/dealership mistakes. There is many tricks to putting lifts in to cut your wrenching time down, a spacer lift I can generally install in about 1.5 hours (unless it’s a rust bucket lol)

If you do choose to use a shop, make sure to research them even a dealer. I’ve had to go to ours to show the tech how to set up and install adjustable arms. Even had one jeep from the dealer come to me because of a bad tire rub. Had a RC kit on it and they installed the arms backwards haha the bend was outwards instead of inwards for turning clearance

But after seeing some of what people pay shops, I think I might need to charge more than a coffee…
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Yup. Like I mentioned in another thread. I’ve never know someone that lifted their own vehicle that didn’t end up having to fuck about under it in subsequent weekends to chase down an issue or fix something that broke because of something they installed.

If someone chooses to have selective amnesia and forget about that time they they had to fix ‘X’ so they could instead regale folks with tales about how they wasted their free time and money on tools that they’ll get to use over and over again to fix their own fuck ups…more power to them.

Been there and done that with vehicle lift and lowering kits. Why does it take people 7-8 hours (mentioned in previous posts) to install a lift? We’ll…you don’t have the right tools (I.e. a lift) to get the job done in a timely manner. I can easily see how a tech in a shop that knows what they’re doing could bang out a lift install in 2-3 hours.

I get it though. For folks that don’t have a house to maintain, a family to spend time with, etc. why not spent your time crawling around under and bonding with a depreciating asset? 🤣
Can always include the family, great bonding and learning experience for them. Plus their little hands come in handy when hooking up power steering lines to the control valve on a C3 corvette haha
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If I was retired I would absolutely do stuff like this myself. But I work 40+ hours a week, so I would rather just pay a pro and enjoy my free time. This kind of stuff really isn't too bad unless you are working on rusty bolts. Just make sure you have all the right tools before you start. Make sure you have a good, well calibrated torque wrench or two.

If you decide to pay someone to do it, make sure it is a Jeep specialist. Regular mechanics just aren't used to doing this kind of stuff correctly.
 
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Yup. Like I mentioned in another thread. I’ve never know someone that lifted their own vehicle that didn’t end up having to fuck about under it in subsequent weekends to chase down an issue or fix something that broke because of something they installed.

If someone chooses to have selective amnesia and forget about that time they they had to fix ‘X’ so they could instead regale folks with tales about how they wasted their free time and money on tools that they’ll get to use over and over again to fix their own fuck ups…more power to them.

Been there and done that with vehicle lift and lowering kits. Why does it take people 7-8 hours (mentioned in previous posts) to install a lift? We’ll…you don’t have the right tools (I.e. a lift) to get the job done in a timely manner. I can easily see how a tech in a shop that knows what they’re doing could bang out a lift install in 2-3 hours.

I get it though. For folks that don’t have a house to maintain, a family to spend time with, etc. why not spent your time crawling around under and bonding with a depreciating asset? 🤣
Time lately is a luxury for me with a 6 month old teething daughter and tons of project deadlines.
 

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If I was retired I would absolutely do stuff like this myself. But I work 40+ hours a week, so I would rather just pay a pro and enjoy my free time. This kind of stuff really isn't too bad unless you are working on rusty bolts. Just make sure you have all the right tools before you start. Make sure you have a good, well calibrated torque wrench or two.

If you decide to pay someone to do it, make sure it is a Jeep specialist. Regular mechanics just aren't used to doing this kind of stuff correctly.
this is where I luck out, I’m a steelworker and have 12 hour schedule. While 48 hour blocks, I’m also off 4 days
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It all depends on the situation. Someone who doesn't have an impact wrench, torque wrench, tall enough jack stands, good floor jack is easily going to spend that $600 on tools. Yes... then they have those tools, for sure. But if this is all they're ever gonna do and they don't have any experience with it, then $600 for someone else to do it is just fine.

Let alone someone who lives in an apartment where they don't have the space. Plenty of people who would pay for this to be done and it's fine.
You don’t need an impact wrench, I used a breaker bar my neighbor lent me. But yes I bought a floor jack and Jack stands and a torque wrench. I’m also an electrician so the torque wrench comes in handy often. I’m not saying it’s right for everyone but I’d rather have the tools and the knowledge than paying someone. The AEV spacer lift is super easy and I wanted to learn something new. Had nothing to do with saving money, I spent more than $600 on tools.
 

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I get it though. For folks that don’t have a house to maintain, a family to spend time with, etc. why not spent your time crawling around under and bonding with a depreciating asset? 🤣
Hmm. I work 50 hours a week, spend time with my family, maintain my house, yard, garden and have renovated my entire downstairs in the last year. Play guitar, golf on weekends, I’m big into astronomy and use my telescope throughout the entire summer and I still found the time to set aside 12 hours to teach myself something new. Sounds like you’re just lazy.
 

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this is where I luck out, I’m a steelworker and have 12 hour schedule. While 48 hour blocks, I’m also off 4 days.
That's a great schedule. I'm fortunate in a different way. I have a lot of downtime at work, so I can do most maintenance on my vehicle while on the clock. I'm at work right now, just did an oil change on my motorcycle.

Putting on a lift, though, would be a bit much to take on here, even on a Sunday when nobody is here. Sure, I could buy all the needed tools and equipment, drive it into the mechanics garage right next to my building, and get it done. But if something went wrong or I didn't have something I needed, it could be rough finding a way to get out of here and get what I need.

I took my wife's Camry in to do an oil change. First time dealing with that car. Got the oil drained then realized I needed a special tool to get the old oil filter off. Fortunately I found a mechanic on base that had one, but what a pain. I would have been pissed off if I couldn't change the filter.
 

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Usually the most annoying conceited people in the gym are the guys are are benching around 315-350. Yeah they've certainly achieved a good amount of gains but they're nowhere close to what the real heavy lifters can do. These are usually the 'bros'.

The heavylifters, they know how much insane work it takes and are appreciative of whatever people are able to do. They look at anyone in the gym as a win, trying to workout and get stronger. The newbies are just trying to get better and leave everyone else alone.

It's those middle people that are obnoxious. In the Jeep world, these middle obnoxious people are those feeling superiority for turning a wrench.

Don't be a bro.
Maybe if you spent less time at the gym you would have time to work in your Jeep.
 

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I had the dealership do mine along with the 5:13’s. My warranty is 100% intact and all parts were discounted along with a big break on install. They also did wife’s new Rubicon 2 door. Awesome work and well worth it for me anyway.
 

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IMO,,, if you have the ability, tools, time and any desire then do it yourself. You will learn how it works and can do field repairs better if needed. In a few months I'll be doing mine complete. I'll save a few bucks and get some exercise doing it. I'll be installing my own winch and KC lights before the lift. I already installed the alu front bumper and receiver hitch. Probably saved a few bucks. Now that I am 70, I take longer to get things done. But I am as good as I ever was, one time.
 

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Hmm. I work 50 hours a week, spend time with my family, maintain my house, yard, garden and have renovated my entire downstairs in the last year. Play guitar, golf on weekends, I’m big into astronomy and use my telescope throughout the entire summer and I still found the time to set aside 12 hours to teach myself something new. Sounds like you’re just lazy.
Better things to do with my time. I.e. Fishing, golf, SCUBA diving, chilling with my dog, etc.

Like I said…been there and done that with suspension work and the novelty wore off on it over a decade ago, so I’ll pass. I just don’t care to do it anymore.
 
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Better things to do with my time. I.e. Fishing, golf, SCUBA diving, chilling with my dog, etc.

Like I said…been there and done that with suspension work and the novelty wore off on it over a decade ago, so I’ll pass. I just don’t care to do it anymore.
Truth. Money is easy to come by. Spending more time with my family in the jeep rather then under it is where I prioritize my time.

“Lazy” is a long shot for wanting to prioritize time elsewhere.
 

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Better things to do with my time. I.e. Fishing, golf, SCUBA diving, chilling with my dog, etc.

Like I said…been there and done that with suspension work and the novelty wore off on it over a decade ago, so I’ll pass. I just don’t care to do it anymore.
I hear ya on that one. Lots of stuff I don't do now. But I got the time and tools and knowhow so I just take my time and do it right. I want to replace lots of stuff and a shop will want to build their 4o1K with it.
 

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Better things to do with my time. I.e. Fishing, golf, SCUBA diving, chilling with my dog, etc.

Like I said…been there and done that with suspension work and the novelty wore off on it over a decade ago, so I’ll pass. I just don’t care to do it anymore.
K but that’s not what you said. You said people who do this don’t have lives or responsibility.
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