What type of shops install body and/or suspension lifts on Trackicks?  Anybody know of one in Illinois?

i think attitude performance does all vehicles you could call them. they are located in elk grove i think. ill pm you with the phone number

I have a shop that I trust (as much as a shop can be trusted) to do any general mechanical work I don't think I can handle (or for fixing whatever I screw up   ), but I go to a local frame & suspension shop for that specific work.  Actually, my general shop has recommended other specialty shops when they didn't think they were the best for the job.

Sorry, none of that probably helps you :-/

i think attitude performance does all vehicles you could call them. they are located in elk grove i think. ill pm you with the phone number

Thanks for the info.  I sent them an e-mail.

I'm not sure why you are not DIY. It is not tht hard to work on the suspension. If it is time I can relate, lack of tools or space I hear ya there too. If you are worried about it being difficult it is not that  bad. Learn to do as much as you can it saves $$$ and when you do need a shop you'll know more about what they are doing/not doing. Just my $.02 worth.

i have herd of tire shop installing body lifts

IN THE DRIVEWAY, UNLESS U HAVE A GARAGE.

IN THE DRIVEWAY, UNLESS U HAVE A GARAGE.

I was thinking about posting something like this

DIY driveway.  Think of all the goodies you can buy with the money you save by doing it yourself.

Do it yourself.

It's amazing how much you learn about your vehicle when you do the work yourself.

That way if/when you break something in the bush, you'll know how to swap out the part and fix it.

I put a lift in my Tracker with basic handtools and floor jacks. Only diffculty I had was it was a Canadian built Tracker which is slightly different. Had to have a friend come over and drill a couple holes with a good drill. Before this I had never touched a vehicle other than plugs and oil.

Lubricate everything real well daily for a week or so before (case of liquid wrench) and have a spare vehicel available for parts or tool runs.

Just did a spua and 2" body lift on my Samurai would have never tried it but after the Tracker experience I thought what the heck. Took me about 6 hours the local 4x4 shop wanted it for 8-10 hours at $73.00 an hour.
You can buy alot of tools and help for that kind of money.

Remeber you will need an alignment when finished and bigger tires and wheels or you will track crooked and look real lame.

Scott

I'll also chime and say DIY. I'd never touched a tracker before, and the BL/spacers were cake. I got pointers from others (this board and or others), that really helped.

I went slow on my first, but could do another easily now. Perhaps some local could help you through it.

Take a look at this months front page of Zukiworld. 2" suspension lift as well as a body lift install with pics.

I'd go for the DIY approach, like everyone else said, all it requires is basic hand tools a jack and some time.

I have done everything DIY but i have a fully stock garage so i guess i don't count.  I don't know if i would want to do a body lift in my drive way.  well unless i had about 4 or 5 of my buddys to help. use lots of oil on the nuts and bolts!

stu