Looking for someone to install a 3 inch lift. in Lower Michigan

newjeepowner · Jul 12, 2007

I am planning to put a 3 inch lift with springs and shocks all away around. Maybe a Sky lift. Anyway. I got a price from a local 4X4 store. Seemed kind of expensive for the labor. I thought about doing it myself but am afraid to run into problems and not have the proper tools. I live in southeast Michigan. Who else works 4X4 jeeps in my area????? I have a stock 99 Xj right now that I plan on doing the suspension upgrade on.

jvancamp · Jul 12, 2007

When do you plan on doing it?

newjeepowner · Jul 12, 2007

Within the next 1 to 2 weeks. If I don't find someone or somewhere else to do it I will stick with my original quote. ROCK ME HARD PLACE

scoobyxj · Jul 12, 2007

PM monkeyevel (owner of JCR Offroad) I bet he, or one of his minions could help you out. They're in Kalamazoo.

jvancamp · Jul 12, 2007

I'm in Flint. Floor lift and tools.

I lifted a YJ last year 3.5" plan on lifting my XJ 3" so I'll be doing one sooner or later.

Just PM me when you get close to doing it. Will work for food:chef:

Jeff

newjeepowner · Jul 12, 2007

Have to figure out what kit I will buy. Will I need new brake lines and transfer case shim for a 3 " lift?

jvancamp · Jul 12, 2007

Make sure the kit includes shocks or you have the correct length shocks on the day you lift it.

I used Black Diamond on my YJ and was happy with it. I'm sure there are many others on here that could point you in the right direction for a kit.

newjeepowner · Jul 12, 2007

Looking at the Skyjacker kit with shocks, springs and full leaf. Not sure if that one or the add a leaf kit. What about brake lines?

scottmcneal · Jul 12, 2007

don't do add a leaf. full leaf pack, it cost more but will last an ride better..For a three you don't need lines just move yours.

JEFF · Jul 12, 2007

You will need a longer rear brake line that mounts from the frame to the axle tube, the front lines can be bent stright and relocated. When you buy a suspention system make sure it comes with everything you will need. I have a RE 3.5 superflex, and it came with everything I needed except a t-case lowering kit.

fishfighter · Jul 13, 2007

Start no spraying everything with something that will break down rust.I did that two weeks before installing my 3" kit.What I had found was alot of people break off the bolts that hold the shocks.By spraying them down,I didn't have any problems.I had used SeaFoam in a spray can.I installed the Rough Country 3" kit with AAL's.Check how high the xj sits now.Check the center of the rim to the bottom of the finder flair.The front should be 17",the back 17.5".If that is what you have,your back springs are good and you can get away with a AAL.

4x4life05 · Jul 13, 2007

fishfighter said:
Check the center of the rim to the bottom of the finder flair.The front should be 17",the back 17.5".If that is what you have,your back springs are good and you can get away with a AAL.

That's what I thought too, but my leafs started to sag really bad within a month or two with practically no off roading! I'd say go rough country with the full packs, I have the 3" and full leafs, I ended up getting about 4.5" with the kit. And for the price, you can't beat it, not to mention the awesome customer service. Didn't need to mess with the brake lines either, still get awesome flex too!

poopy01 · Jul 13, 2007

Where in se MI. Im in southgate.

HaleYes · Jul 13, 2007

scoobyxj said:
PM monkeyevel (owner of JCR Offroad) I bet he, or one of his minions could help you out. They're in Kalamazoo.

Actually, Daryl is co-owner. Brian is the other.
Brian is actually the head-cheese, and just lets Daryl think he's important but he's really not.

I'm sure they'd be happy to do an install for you. Give them a hollar.

Hale

newjeepowner · Jul 13, 2007

poopy01 said:
Where in se MI. Im in southgate.

I'm in Roseville located in Macomb County

newjeepowner · Jul 13, 2007

Haleyes said:
Actually, Daryl is co-owner. Brian is the other.
Brian is actually the head-cheese, and just lets Daryl think he's important but he's really not.

I'm sure they'd be happy to do an install for you. Give them a hollar.

Hale

Kalamazoo is quite a ride for me. Something like 3 hours.

HaleYes · Jul 13, 2007

newjeepowner said:
Kalamazoo is quite a ride for me. Something like 3 hours.

Hey, you asked for shops in "your area". That's the closest I know of. If it's worth it to you to know it will be done by experienced Jeepers, done right the first time and want to meet some really great guys........JCR is the place.

Hale

scoobyxj · Jul 13, 2007

Haleyes said:
Hey, you asked for shops in "your area". That's the closest I know of. If it's worth it to you to know it will be done by experienced Jeepers, done right the first time and want to meet some really great guys........JCR is the place.

Hale

X Elenventy Billion!

Oh, and I'll make note of the above info.

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