Installing a lift kit on a Jeep Wrangler JL is a lot easier than you’d think and in this DIY video, made for beginners, we’ll show you exactly how to do it. While the kit featured is made by Rancho, the step-by-step instructions will apply to most any standard coil and shock suspension system, from a basic 2” budget boost up to a 4”+ lift, complete with adjustable control arms and track bars. Of course, every tool you’ll need is identified, torque settings are stated and tips and tricks to help make the process easier, are provided as well. Trust me, this is something you can do!
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TOOLS YOU’LL NEED
• 8, 10, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24mm Sockets & Wrenches
• 9/16″ Sockets & Wrenches
• 1-1/2″ Crows Foot
• 18mm Crows Foot
• Ratchet
• Short Ratchet Extension
• Long Ratchet Extension
• Ft. Lb. Torque Wrench
• Vicegrips
• Floor Jack
• Jack Stands
• Pry Bar
• Trim Pry Tool
• Dykes
• Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Duct Tape
• Spray Mount
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Another great video. This is one of the best jeep channels on youtube, if you want to learn how to work on your jeep, everything is explained from beginning to end, every bolt nut if you never worked on your jeep before you will after watching wayalife's videos guaranteed, it's like going to mechanic school for free.
Thank you for this!
You don’t have to be trendy to support a independent manufacturer instead of one owned by a big corporation that has lost their way.
Nice!! Have a 2024 JL on order. Can't wait
I about spit out my breakfast when Ripley dropped in at 13:53 😀
Great video Eddie, and I completely agree. My wife and I recently put an AEV 2" spacer lift on my Mojave, and it was one of the most eye-opening experiences of our entire Jeep ownership. Especially if you don't have a full garage of tools, you'll learn so much about working on vehicles in general that so many of the things you thought sounded so intimidating before are actually not that bad at all. Prior to doing our lift, I was scared shitless at the thought of drooping my axle past where the CAs normally hold it. LIKE, WHAT IF BOTH JACKSTANDS FAIL AND THE FLOOR JACK FAILS AND THE AXLE HITS THE GROUND!? WHAT DO I DO!? But, as was clearly stated in this video – it's really not that hard if you just take your time, buy the right tools, and ask for help if you need it.
Hah! Thanks for the tips/tricks! We couldn't figure out how to put the bolts into the new upper control arm. And also fitting in the springs!
Hah! Thanks for the tips/tricks! We couldn't figure out how to put the bolts into the new upper control arm. And also fitting in the springs!
Nice video…it’s nice working on a clean Jeep.
Thank you Eddie, Cindy and Ripley, for sharing your stories with us, we appreciate your life centered focus.
Love the install videos! You are instilling confidence in people to get out there and get to know your jeep.
I missed your do it yourself videos. I have 2021 JLU Extreme Recon looking to install 3.5 lift . You are so detail on every step of any install. hope you and Cindy start making new videos again
How to install a lift kit on a Jeep Wrangler JL like Professor. ✨✨✨✨✨
How much for your take offs??
This is why your channel is genuinely fantastic. Thanks for keeping it simple.
The idea of installing a lift kit on my own driveway has always overwhelmed me. This video gave me the confidence and the boost to do it on my own (with a help from my brother of course). I feel much better to use this video as a guide to get the job done. Thank you Wayalife!
Just love your DIY videos, step by step, not many of those out there. Thank you.
Wondering why the shock body is below? Does it matter?
First – what is the yellow JK?
Also great video. Gives me a lot of confidence and knowledge I might have been missing. Love the zero sponsor ship / not the same video every Jeep channel is doing. Looks like a great kit and way better from the older stuff. What specific kit so I can look up cost? Thanks guys! Keep’em coming!
Swivel adapters are your friend here!
Love the pup crouching down underneath to observe