Where can i find a good store for my lift ?

[JK Young]

Hi guys, im looking for a 2 inch lift kit for my JKU, there are plenty of place to do it in Melbourne but how about Adelaide, any nice handy man or store recommended？

cheers

[Clark]

well in Adelaide if you want a good night out you go to Melbourne... it probably the same... or you could put it in your self everything bolts on..

There are probably some good mechs there... hope someone local will be able to help you out, or road trip.
Good luck with it

[MightyMouse]

If your not just going to randomly select a brand of lift or simply rely on what the fitter considers "suitable" ( not clever IMO ) then contact your preferred kits manufacturer / supplier / distributor and ask them if they can suggest a reliable company - which frequently will specialize in a particular make / model.

Its certainly not in their interests to have their good kits stuffed up by poor installs so I'm sure they will advise if they can.

Obviously you need to look out for unwanted bias........ if brand X is a "chain" then of course its going to recommend it own stores even if they know nothing about your specif model.

Hopefully there will also be locals who can share their stories.

[andy_n]

To back up what MightyMouse said, I emailed Teraflex, told them I was in Qld and that I wanted to buy one of their lifts. They suggested either DBOR, SBR or USA4x4 if I remember right. Suggesting I go with one of the Melbourne companies because they were east coast. I went with SBR, because Vic was so easy, good and honest to deal with over email.

[JK Young]

Thx guys, seens like most professional wrangler store are located in Melbourne.

Its quite hard to get me to VIC since i work at rural area and its takes 3-4 hours drive to Adelaide. If i want do the lift kit in SA local shop, how about ARB? Hows the OME 2 inch kit?

[MightyMouse]

I suggested you ask the supplier to recommend an installer nearer to you.

As for "the best lift kit" there are LOTS of previous threads and no real answer as everyone has different requirements and expectations/ There's no shortage of choice.

IMO the reputable specialist suppliers all have good products but you do get what you pay for,
However...... there's pretty general agreement that the MOPAR kit isnt great

[JK Young]

Originally Posted by MightyMouse

I suggested you ask the supplier to recommend an installer nearer to you.

As for "the best lift kit" there are LOTS of previous threads and no real answer as everyone has different requirements and expectations/ There's no shortage of choice.

IMO the reputable specialist suppliers all have good products but you do get what you pay for,
However...... there's pretty general agreement that the MOPAR kit isnt great

Totally understand ur idea Mouse and thx ur reply.

my friend in melbourne suggest me go to melbourne and doing the lift at DBOR.

The plan is get a 2.5inch synergy or TF spring, fox shocks, front lower for pinion angle and rear upper for rear drive line angle, rear PHR, speed bump, steering stabilizer and break line relocation.

However, if im not able to going to do TF kit in VIC, i could do 2 inch OME kit in local ARB shop which is everywhere. i was prefer 2 inch because my baby JKU is a weekend warrior for my NP camping tour or fishing tour.

The thing is ARB provide only 4 shocks and spring, caster kit for pinion angle and rear PHR extension, ARB staff told me that 2 inch lift is not change the geometry too much, most of the geometry are still within factory tolerance.

I saw a lots of people with OME feel comfortable but are they good enf to keep the vehicle within balance after the lift? Just dun wanna my driveline or parts break down too fast.