How hard is it to install a lift kit?

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It depends on what type of lift you have and for which vehicle. A 2WD vehicle is easier than a 4WD. If you need to weld or fabricate any type of parts, it becomes harder. Most people who buy lift kits have professionals from the store install the kit. If you plan on doing it from home make sure you know what you are doing. There are some aspects of the istallation that could kill you (removing coil springs). I would have to rate this very difficult to hard. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (I've done a few) Actually, installing a suspension lift is usually not a very difficult task, but it is sometimes time consuming. Coil springs are not dangerous if you do it right. Support the entire vehicle off the ground by the frame (so the weight is no longer on the suspension) and use separate jacks to support the axle so the springs have no stress going either way. 2wd and 4wd are not any different unless you are lifting enough that you need to get longer driveshafts and/or change the angle of the transfer case. The biggest thing that makes it more difficult, depending on the vehicle, is if you have independent suspension instead of solid axle. With independent suspension, theres a lot more drilling out rivets for the new brackets to mount on. Make sure to install long enough shocks, brake lines, extend sway bars and steering linkage, etc. if your kit doesn't come with all of that. I would suggest braided steel brake lines so they hold up under stress of bringing bigger tires to a stop. Doing a lift kit yourself saves a ton in labor costs since most shops wont charge less than 60 bux an hour. If you have a friend that can help (maybe someone who's done this before), you could knock it out in a weekend. Follow directions, ask a pro if you run into a snag, and you should have no prob. Your safety is the most important thing to remember. Good luck