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TJ skyjacker 2 1/2in. lift #831250 08/17/07 10:58 AM
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kalaniwavo Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
I have a 05' wrangler TJ 6speed and I'm planning on installing a 2 1/2 or 3in suspension lift. My big question is.. Can a kit be installed with regular hand tools? I've never done any suspension work before and I don't have a garage, just jack stands and a decent tool kit.

what kind of special tools might I need? and how long should this typically take to install a standard lift? this is my daily driver and I'm hoping I could knock it out all in one weekend.

Also, any reccomendations on lift kits? like I said, I'm newbie to suspension work and any info would be greatly appreciated! I would like to keep everything below $1000. and is there any special considerations I need with the 6 speed tranny?

Thanks alot!
Nick
Re: TJ skyjacker 2 1/2in. lift [Re: kalaniwavo] #831251 08/17/07 12:40 PM
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sweet97wrangler Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I have a 05' wrangler TJ 6speed and I'm planning on installing a 2 1/2 or 3in suspension lift. My big question is.. Can a kit be installed with regular hand tools? I've never done any suspension work before and I don't have a garage, just jack stands and a decent tool kit.

what kind of special tools might I need? and how long should this typically take to install a standard lift? this is my daily driver and I'm hoping I could knock it out all in one weekend.

Also, any reccomendations on lift kits? like I said, I'm newbie to suspension work and any info would be greatly appreciated! I would like to keep everything below $1000. and is there any special considerations I need with the 6 speed tranny?

Thanks alot!
Nick


Air tools do make the job alot easier Kal, but it can be done with hand tools. If you've never done that type of work I would suggest recruiting a buddy who has to help out.
You'll need a good set of hand tools including a 1/2 inch socket set minimum. The rest of what you need (puller set, front end service kit) you should be able to rent from your local autoparts store.

97 Wrangler Sport, 31" BFG All Terrain, .30 over 4.0L w/ Comp cam, P&P Head, Banks Header, Throttle body, chip.
Re: TJ skyjacker 2 1/2in. lift [Re: kalaniwavo] #831252 08/19/07 05:06 PM
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cjensen Offline
Mudrunner
Safety first....A good work area, proper attire (safe-t glasses, coveralls, etc...), good lighting, proper tools and knowledge as to what should and should not be done.

If your experience is lacking in suspension (as is mine), then it would seem sensible to take a road trip to the local library for some lite reading and to stop at the local service places that do suspension to inquire as to the hows and whys.

Above all other things....If you dont know, not asking could hurt you and others.

C.

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