I do know how to install a lift. I just don't want anyone being misinformed on the amount of time required to install a full lift. I guess what I am saying is I smell BS.
There are alot of details that have to be addressed and even without the difficult/frozen bolts, alignment issues, trackbar install, spring perch drilling, front and rear brake lines, bleeding brakes, sye, driveline, u-bolts, shock issues, proper torque, etc, I would not trust a shop that said, "pick it up in 2 hours". Not that I would have a shop do it.
Well, first off, there is no BS that it only took 2-3 hours.
Second, on the RE 3.5" lift, there is no trackbar to install, just redrilling a hole.
Third, only the rear brake line is extended and needs to be bled. Fronts are just bent and remounted.
Fourth, a SYE may or may not be needed (not part of the lift). I didn't need one, nor did I need a tcase drop (also not a part of the lift).
Fifth, frozen bolts is on a case by case basis. Perhaps I was lucky that I didn't have any bolt issues besides the rear shock bolts braking.
Sixth, alignment is also not part of the lift install procedure. You should do it, but not included in lift installation time.
Seventh, there is no spring perch drilling!
And Finally, the lift kit is very straightforward...replace the coils, replace the lower control arms, put in your AAL or leaf packs, extend the rear brake line and bleed it, remount the front lines, install shocks...that's the basic procedure.
A well designed lift kit should not take more than half a day with 2 people (assuming it's not a full suspension replacement like a long-arm or something and that it's bolt-on).