R50 2" lift... do it yourself or not?

[marc_andrew]

I put my order in for the 2" suspension lift from 4x4parts.com (with the Rancho RS9000X shocks and KYB GR-2 struts), and now am afraid to do the work myself. Does anyone have any experience installing this lift? A called a couple 4x4 shops, and they want $500-600 to install, and say that a full alignment is necessary also. The lift was $700... I really dont want to pay an additional $500 for installation. Can a very handy person with lots of tools do it himself? Please help! :help:

[big_johnson]

It depends on the tools you have and your mechanical skills. But 500-600 is too high anyways. The rear of the car should be pretty simple, even if you have only basic knowledge/skills. The front is definitely more involved. When I got my shocks/struts, I installed the shocks myself but had a shop do the struts. I probably could have done it, but would have taken easily a whole day, and I got a good price anyways. But here's a good site for pics/instructions of installation: project Pathfinder (not my pathy). Also, you will need an alignment, and only a shop can do that

[kmgar99]

I did my lift (KYB Struts, 4 Springs, and Bilstein rear shock) it took about 12-14 hours non stop.

 

Check out my web site with the photos

Lift Kit Install

 

Items you need

 

Metric wrench and socket set

Allen wrench set (Metric)

Strut Spring compressor (TWO) ($20 deposit each at a Auto Parts Store)

Floor Jack ($40 at Wal Mart)

Jack stands ($20 at Wal Mart)

Penetrating Oil

 

Helpful items

Impact driver (reversable) Rent it

Impact sockets

 

If you have any questions just e-mail me