Reputable 4x4 shops???

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:13 pm

I just got my Rusty's coil lift today :mrgreen:

and now need to get it installed. I'm also hoping to have my Super Skink sliders before too long. Unfortunately, I don't have the tools needed to get it done right. Anybody in/around the Chicago area know of any good 4x4 shops?

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:47 pm

Attitude Performance in Arlington Heights

McHenry Four Wheel Drive

Or ... do you have a local mechanic you trust? It's a preety easy job, nothing that would require special skills a mechanic wouldn't have. If they have a strut compressor, some sockets, air tools and a drill, they should be able to do it no problem. A hydraulic lift will make it a breeze.

Especially with a Rusty's, since it is a little lower than a Frankenlift, it goes in preety easy. If I wasn't so busy at the moment, I'd offer to do it for you.

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:12 pm

Great! Thanks for the info. I'll be waiting to get the sliders before I do the install on the lift. May as well get everything done at once. Is there anything else I'd need for the lift? I'm a bit confused on whether or not new A-arms are needed?

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:09 pm

jeepfrog wrote:

Great! Thanks for the info. I'll be waiting to get the sliders before I do the install on the lift. May as well get everything done at once. Is there anything else I'd need for the lift? I'm a bit confused on whether or not new A-arms are needed?

you'll be fine with stock arms. The kit comes with everything, although the shocks leave something to be desired. Might wanna consider calling Heather at All J about a set of rear OME or Rancho shocks.

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:11 pm

Yeah, I had heard about Rusty's shocks not being so good. I was in on a group buy over at another board and got an upgrade to the OME shocks.

FreeJeep · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:02 pm

Let me know when you are ready to do it. We can have a lift party at my house in Downers Grove.

The springs are a PITA to compress without the right tools, namely a wall mounted spring compresser or like toy. I would suggest getting a couple top plates from a dealer and have the strut assemblies put together by a shop ahead of time. Makes the job a whole lot easier and would definately cost less then having a shop install the lift.

Let me know,

DonC

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:09 pm

Cool, thanks for the offer FreeJeep! I'm hoping to get the Super Skinks in the next few weeks. I'll let you know when they're here and we can figure out a day to do it. I'll probably learn a lot more this way than having a shop do the work.

Oh...would the strut plates from Rusty's be sufficient?

elephantrider · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:09 pm

get the ranchos from 4wheelparts for 50 / ea ( including shipping ) with lifetime replacments warranty.

that will be the 2nd best investment you make for the kj.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:16 pm

Summit Racing also has them for about that same price and free shipping, trying to get more $$$$ into OHIO :lol:

FreeJeep · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:47 pm

Those should work just fine.

Fyi... we will not be available from 4/13 to 5/3ish. Goin to

MOAB BABY!!!!

DonC

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:49 pm

I will be gone for Moab as well, but otherwise I'll be at Don's for the party.

I was thinking you wanted to get this done a little sooner!

1300ZUK · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:22 pm

FreeJeep wrote:

Those should work just fine.

Fyi... we will not be available from 4/13 to 5/3ish. Goin to

MOAB BABY!!!!

DonC

you are going there for 3 weeks? I hate you/am jealous.

If you end up in a pinch and can't find any shops in your area there is a shop in Kalamazoo, MI that can probably do it.

http://www.jcroffroad.com/

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:27 pm

1300ZUK wrote:

FreeJeep wrote:

Those should work just fine.

Fyi... we will not be available from 4/13 to 5/3ish. Goin to

MOAB BABY!!!!

DonC

you are going there for 3 weeks? I hate you/am jealous.

I am equally jealous!!! I'll probably never make it to Moab - at least not this time of year - it's busy season at work

I'll be happy to wait until May for a lift party...

Jeephead1977 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:41 pm

I like this idea of getting the front assembly's done at a shop is that all you need is the plates, struts, springs? Will I need any extra hardware besides these components. Let me know guys thanks.

S.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:41 pm

All you should need is the top plates.

SunDvl · **Posted:** Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:24 am

I'll join in for a lift party, don't need any work but can definitely help.

Don C. - we can throw in your SYE if you have it, I'll bring my good snap ring pliers...

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:03 pm

OK, so now I'm confused. There's a topic in the 4X4 section: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=18935 about strut compressors, etc. I'm getting a couple of different answers to my question about what I'd need to bring to a shop to have them put together the strut assembly for my Rusty's coil lift. I'm hoping that one of my fellow L.O.S.T. MidWesterners will set me straight. Thanks!

FreeJeep · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:21 pm

I don't see what else you would need, but I have only done one Rusty lift and we just sent the guy to a local shop with the old and new parts while his Jeep was sitting on stands in my garage.

Just to be safe, I'd give Rusty's a call and ask him.

DonC

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:53 pm

jeepfrog wrote:

OK, so now I'm confused. There's a topic in the 4X4 section: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=18935 about strut compressors, etc. I'm getting a couple of different answers to my question about what I'd need to bring to a shop to have them put together the strut assembly for my Rusty's coil lift. I'm hoping that one of my fellow L.O.S.T. MidWesterners will set me straight. Thanks!

The compressors would be used if you DID NOT take the parts to a shop an d have them assembled. The coils on a KJ are so close together that using spring compressors is very difficult.

If you acquire an extra set of top plates, you can have them assembled ahead of time and all we have to do is swap parts. Maybe you could call All J and see what a set of Daystar top plates runs, or check with your dealer about a mopar set. The plus here is that your stock suspension can be easily swapped back in if and when you sell your jeep.

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:26 pm

Thanks for the input, guys. Things are making a bit more sense now. I have 2 top plates for the rear assembly already. So, I would just need 2 more plates for the front assemblies, right? (Sorry for the newbie q's, I just want to make sure I get it right before the install.)

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