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Custom lifted Jeep Gladiator built by Ernie's Custom Shop in Vernon Hills, IL

Vernon Hills, IL · Since 2011

Truck, Jeep, SUV & Off-Road Upgrades Installed Right

Lift kits, leveling kits, wheels, tires, lighting, bumpers, armor, bed covers, and build planning for Jeeps, trucks, Broncos, 4Runners, SUVs, and INEOS Grenadiers from Vernon Hills, Chicagoland, and Milwaukee.

Trusted Parts & Install Brands

FoxARBWarnMethodFuelBF GoodrichBaja DesignsRigidBorlaBilsteinFab FoursBushwacker

Aftermarket Installs We Quote Every Week

Clear fitment advice, parts sourcing, install labor, and scheduling for trucks, Jeeps, Broncos, SUVs, INEOS Grenadiers, and off-road builds.

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Aftermarket Wheels

Fitment First

Aftermarket Wheels

Wheel sizing, offset, bolt pattern, tire pairing, mounting, balancing, and TPMS setup from brands like Axe, Fuel, Method, and more.

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Off-Road & All-Terrain Tires

Trail + Daily

Off-Road & All-Terrain Tires

BFGoodrich, Nitto, Falken, Toyo, and more, matched to your wheel size, lift height, driving style, load rating, and rubbing risk.

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Interior Accessories

Clean Installs

Interior Accessories

Phone mounts, dash cams, electronics, storage, and interior accessories installed cleanly without loose wiring.

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Exterior Lighting

Wired Correctly

Exterior Lighting

LED bars, pods, rock lights, headlight upgrades, switch panels, and wiring from Rigid, KC HiLites, and Baja Designs, routed, protected, wired, and aimed correctly.

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Lift & Suspension Kits

Stance + Ride

Lift & Suspension Kits

Leveling kits, suspension systems, shocks, control arms, and alignment planning for the stance and ride you actually want.

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Jeep Accessories

Wrangler + Gladiator

Jeep Accessories

Bumpers, winches, fenders, armor, tops, lighting, recovery gear, and trail accessories for Wrangler, Gladiator, and Cherokee builds.

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INEOS Grenadier Accessories

New Platform Support

INEOS Grenadier Accessories

Aftermarket wheels, lighting, racks, armor, and adventure-ready accessories for INEOS Grenadier owners who want a practical build plan.

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Custom Builds & Fabrication

Bumpers + Fab

Custom Builds & Fabrication

Bumpers, sliders, skid plates, and custom build work scoped around your vehicle, use case, budget, parts, labor, timing, and real use.

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SUV Upgrades

Tahoe + Suburban

SUV Upgrades

Wheels, tires, leveling kits, suspension, lighting, storage, racks, and exterior accessories for Tahoe, Suburban, Expedition, Bronco, 4Runner, and more.

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Featured Product

Built in-house, not off a shelf

Winchless front bumper for Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers — designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house.

ECS Jeep Front Bumper

Winchless front bumper designed for Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators.

  • Designed in-house
    Drawn up and built by our team for correct fit on the JL and Gladiator.
  • 3/16" steel construction
    3/16" steel plate for real impact protection up front.
  • Finish options
    Powder coat or custom paint to match the rest of your build.
$1,299
Starting price
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Recent Custom Builds

From a leveling kit and a set of wheels to a full off-road build, see recent work.

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Serving the North Shore & Lake County

An easy drive from across the region

We're off Milwaukee Ave near Route 60 — an easy drive from Libertyville, Mundelein, Lake Forest, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, and the North Shore via I-94 and Lake Cook Road. Drivers come to us from across Lake County, Chicagoland, and up toward Milwaukee.

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Know What You Want Done? Tell Us the Vehicle and the Work.

Send your vehicle, goals, parts or look, timeline, and budget. We'll review fitment, parts, labor, and scheduling before we quote it. Have photos? Text them over after you reach out.