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Old 09-17-2013 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Riznoy
I can't see them warranting anything the fails due to the lift/bigger tires. If you go in with a problem with your drive shaft, busted ring/pinion or bent c's, I don't see them replacing anything because you had a lift installed by the dealership. Your best bet is to find a reputable 4x4 shop and get the work done there OR grab a case a beer a few pizza pies and get a few forum/jeep club members to do it with.
That's what I've been thinking also. I know they wouldn't cover it. I'm just hesitant because I don't want a major problem come up and not be able to get them to replace it because of the installment. First time modifying a jeep so I don't know "the worst case" in installing a lift affecting other parts
Old 09-17-2013 | 12:54 PM
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Which part of GA? I have friends all over the state who can help with this. Believe me, the dealer is going to try his damnedest to get out of any warranty work he can regardless of who turns the wrench on your lift.
Old 09-17-2013 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jeep_pride

Haha I live in georgia. Trust me that I've been wanting to install it myself with a couple of people who have done this installation before.

Problem begins due to...
1) no resources
2) the warranty
3) no prior experience
Really leave the warranty out it man. I've lifted, wheeled, cut up and submerged mine with no trouble with warranty work. They want to make money on the install labor, that's it
Old 09-17-2013 | 01:02 PM
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Ask them if its any different if you install yourself. If they say yes, find a new dealer because they are already lying to you.
Old 09-17-2013 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
Which part of GA? I have friends all over the state who can help with this. Believe me, the dealer is going to try his damnedest to get out of any warranty work he can regardless of who turns the wrench on your lift.
X2. What he said
Old 09-17-2013 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
Which part of GA? I have friends all over the state who can help with this. Believe me, the dealer is going to try his damnedest to get out of any warranty work he can regardless of who turns the wrench on your lift.
That's the truth. I just witnessed it today. Suwannee area.
Old 09-17-2013 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kh202

Really leave the warranty out it man. I've lifted, wheeled, cut up and submerged mine with no trouble with warranty work. They want to make money on the install labor, that's it
Trust me man, I have seen this with my own eyes. It's so ridiculous and aggravating. :/
Old 09-17-2013 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jeep_pride

That's the truth. I just witnessed it today. Suwannee area.
Fortec 4x4. 36 minutes from you in Roswell. Call them. They do quality work at a much lower price than the dealer.
Old 09-17-2013 | 01:35 PM
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Don't have the dealer install your lift, brother. They're way too expensive and they're not going to do anything with your warranty. Might consider another dealership after that anyway. Chrysler will not void your warranty because you decide to modify your suspension. Obviously, they won't warranty any parts you replace with aftermarket, or any parts that fail because of those aftermarket parts, but they won't void your entire warranty. The only way you'll get denied a warranty repair is if they can prove a factory part failed because of the modifications. I've been a service advisor in the past (8 years w/ Honda/GM) and I can count on one hand the numbed of times warranty work has been denied because a part failed due to vehicle modification.

Install it yourself and save that money for future modifications. Besides....it's good for you to learn each part of your Jeep and how to install/uninstall just in case something ever breaks on the trail/road. Consider it being prepared.

Not to mention....installing your lift is a fun and rewarding task. Gives ya' that wam fuzzy feelin'!
Old 09-17-2013 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5

Fortec 4x4. 36 minutes from you in Roswell. Call them. They do quality work at a much lower price than the dealer.
Alright I give them a call soon, do you have any pull with them? If so PM me.

Could really use all the strings I can get. Thanks!



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