driveway lift install

[Nu2Jeeps]

Ok, so i am wondering about the true difficulty of a drive install.  I have seen several people on youtube wrenching on their jeeps, and it doesnt look too overwhelming.  My fear is doing something slightly wrong and causing a catastrophic failure once i start driving (since i am not a mechanic).  I am reading some install directions and it seems do able.
I am wondering about the axle drooping, and falling too far.  I have the floor jacks for the frame but do i control the axle with the floor jack?
The last thing i want is an axle across my forehead, that might impede my offroading. 

I am pretty handy and mechanical and have tinkered on cars and motorcycles most of my life, but have never taken on something detailed as a suspension. 

Thanks for the advice and honesty

[BigMike]

You should at least the following:


Torque wrench that will go to 175 lb-ft
Metric sockets and wrenches to 19mm (17,18,19 are used a lot)
Good floor jack (2 of them are better to have)
2 - 6ton jackstands (4 is better, 12 ton is better)
Pipe wrench (for the large locking nuts on the control arms
A second set of hands


If you have any hesitation, just take it to a shop.  AllSouth gives member discounts.

[Nu2Jeeps]

Thanks so much.  Was hoping to save a few hundred bucks, so i could add a winch too

I am leaning toward a professional install.

[patman]

Thanks so much.  Was hoping to save a few hundred bucks, so i could add a winch too

I am leaning toward a professional install.

Bolting on a Rock Krawler lift on my old JK was the first automotive modification i ever did other than speakers. Take your time, read the directions and watch a youtube video or two. Its honestly incredibly easy if you have the tools mike mentioned. Add in a breaker bar for loosening the nuts and you're set

You'll never need to get under the axle, so your forehead will be safe

[Nu2Jeeps]

Thanks so much!
my confidence is building. 
I saw a sticker at jeepfest the said "certified youtube mechanic"
I should have gotten it 

[Blue J]

Thanks so much!
my confidence is building. 
I saw a sticker at jeepfest the said "certified youtube mechanic"
I should have gotten it 

Just etch it into the metal on your bumper with a dremel or a chisel.

[Big Dave]

If you can change the oil in your Jeep, successfully, you can install a bolt on kit.
Just give yourself a extra day of install time for the unexpected.

[Blue J]

Beer and Pizza will normally get a second set of hands.

[Chris36l]

Clark would probably help supervise. I would gladly drink beer and make comments from the peanut gallery.......


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[Big Dave]

Beer and Pizza will normally get a second set of hands.

If you need any help just let me know.
That was directed to Chris.

[Nu2Jeeps]

Thanks guys!
My biggest concern is getting under the jeep, or better yet getting it off the ground.  I dont have a floor jack, but i am working on borrowing one.  now i am wondering if i should do a set of control arms at the same time just to be safe.

I have read a lot in the last couple of days about people's opinions on that subject with a 2.5" lift. 
Sounds to me like it would be best to do it at the same time as the left install since installing them will be about the same work as install on the lift.  No reason to do the same work twice.

Thanks again for all of the help. 
Trying to get it ready for Alabama in a few weeks. 

[TravisMac]

Go to Harbor Freight and buy one of their 3 ton+ jacks and some good jack stands. You'll end up using it more than you'd think