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Wheels, lifts, lighting, and custom work

All of it fitted at our shop in Vernon Hills, and the work does not end when the vehicle leaves. Wheels get a re-torque at 50 miles. A suspension change gets an alignment and a re-torque at 500 miles, as part of the job.

Wheels work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Wheels

Get the stance and fitment you're after.

Aftermarket wheels in the size, offset, and finish you want. We work out what clears the brakes, the flares and the sensors before anything is ordered, then mount, balance and torque them.

  • Aftermarket Wheels

    Axe, Fuel, Method, Fittipaldi and more, in the size, width, and offset that clear your brakes and flares.

  • Wheel & Tire Packages

    A wheel and a tire chosen together, mounted and balanced.

  • Fitment

    Diameter, width, offset, and backspacing checked against your vehicle.

  • Wheel Accessories

    Lug nuts, locks, spacers, hub rings, and related hardware.

  • Seasonal Swaps

    A second set on and off, stored between changes.

Tires work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Tires

The right size, tread, and load rating for how you drive.

Street, all-terrain, and mud-terrain tires, including oversized setups. Load rating is the number that catches people out, so we check it against what you tow and carry rather than against the tire that looks right.

  • All-Terrain Tires

    BFGoodrich, Nitto, Falken, and Toyo. The usual answer for a truck that is still a daily.

  • Mud-Terrain Tires

    More bite, more noise. We will tell you which you are buying.

  • Street & Performance Tires

    For a vehicle that stays on pavement.

  • Oversized Tires

    33s, 35s, and up. What clears depends on the lift, the offset, and the trim.

  • Mounting & Balancing

    Including oversized setups, with a re-torque at 50 miles.

  • TPMS

    Sensors, installation, programming, and replacement.

Lift & Suspension work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Lift & Suspension

Change the height, stance, ride, or capability of your vehicle.

A leveling kit, a full suspension build, or anything in between. Trucks, Jeeps, Broncos, SUVs, and specialty vehicles.

  • Leveling Kits

    Clean up the factory rake and make room for a larger wheel and tire setup.

  • Lift Kits

    Suspension lift systems for height, clearance, and a more aggressive setup.

  • Shocks & Struts

    Factory replacements and upgraded dampers for control and ride.

  • Coilovers

    Adjustable and performance-oriented suspension setups.

  • Air Suspension

    Air suspension components and complete systems.

  • Suspension Components

    Control arms, track bars, sway-bar parts, steering stabilizers, springs, and hardware.

Lighting work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Lighting

See better. Be seen. Change the look of the vehicle.

We install everything from replacement headlights to complete auxiliary lighting setups.

  • Headlights & Fog Lights

    Replacement housings, LED upgrades, fog lights, and related lighting.

  • Light Bars

    Roof, bumper, and grille auxiliary light-bar installations.

  • LED Pods

    Compact auxiliary lighting for bumpers, A-pillars, and racks.

  • Rock Lights

    Underbody and wheel-well lighting.

  • Bed & Work Lighting

    Added lighting for truck beds, cargo areas, and trailers.

  • Accent & Interior Lighting

    Ambient and accent lighting inside and around the vehicle.

  • Switches & Wiring

    Switch panels, relays, harnesses, and clean accessory wiring.

Vehicle Electronics work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Vehicle Electronics

Add what the vehicle didn't come with.

Cameras, controls, power, audio, and other electronics, wired into the vehicle and set up to work.

  • Dash Cameras

    Front, rear, and multi-camera dash-cam systems.

  • Backup & Auxiliary Cameras

    Backup, front-view, cargo, and trailer camera systems.

  • Switch Panels

    Centralized controls for lights and powered accessories.

  • Remote Start

    Remote-start and convenience systems.

  • Audio

    Radios, speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers, and audio upgrades.

  • Power & Charging

    USB ports, power outlets, chargers, and accessory power.

  • Displays & Controllers

    Displays, gauges, and accessory controllers.

  • Air horns

    Compressor, tank, valve and horns, mounted and wired to a switch in the cab. Same electrical work as the rest of this section.

Exterior & Utility work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Exterior & Utility

Change the look, or make the vehicle tougher and more useful.

Some of it bolts straight on. Some of it changes the shape of the vehicle.

  • Steps & Running Boards

    Fixed steps, running boards, rock sliders, and powered steps.

  • Bumpers

    Front and rear aftermarket bumpers.

  • Grilles & Exterior Trim

    Grilles, trim, badges, and appearance accessories.

  • Fender Flares

    Factory-style and aftermarket flare upgrades.

  • Armor & Protection

    Skid plates, rocker protection, and guards.

  • Racks & Carriers

    Roof racks, bed racks, cargo systems, and accessory mounts.

  • Truck Bed Accessories

    Tonneau covers, bed protection, storage, and racks.

  • Exterior & Utility

    Visors, deflectors, mud flaps, and hood accessories.

Truck Bed & Cargo work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Truck Bed & Cargo

Make the bed carry what you actually put in it.

Covers, racks and storage, chosen so they work together rather than against each other. A rack and a tonneau have to be picked as a pair, and a toolbox changes what will still fit under the cover.

  • Tonneau & Bed Covers

    Folding, roll-up, and hard covers, fitted to the bed and the rails you have.

  • Bed Racks

    Racks over the bed for gear, tires, and recovery boards.

  • Roof Racks & Crossbars

    Load bars and platforms, mounted to the factory points where they exist.

  • Toolboxes & Storage

    Crossover and low-profile boxes, drawers, and in-bed storage.

  • Bed Lighting

    Bed and cargo lighting wired to a switch rather than to a battery clamp.

  • Bed Liners & Mats

    Drop-in liners, bed mats, and tailgate protection.

Interior & Comfort work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Interior & Comfort

Comfort, storage, and protection.

Seats, liners, storage, trim, and sound deadening for the inside of the vehicle.

  • Leather Interiors

    Leather seating upgrades and replacement upholstery.

  • Floor & Cargo Protection

    Floor liners, cargo liners, and interior protection.

  • Interior Storage

    Consoles, organizers, and cargo systems.

  • Interior Trim

    Trim pieces and appearance upgrades.

  • Ambient Lighting

    Custom interior lighting and accent illumination.

  • Sound Deadening

    Added insulation and sound-control materials.

  • Convenience Accessories

    Grab handles, mounts, and organizers.

Complete Custom Builds work at Ernie's Custom Shop

Complete Custom Builds

More than one upgrade? We put the whole setup together.

Some vehicles come in for more than one thing at once: wheels, suspension, lighting, exterior work, electronics. We plan it out and do the whole install as one build.

  • Truck Builds

    Leveling or lift, wheels, steps, and bed accessories, planned together.

  • Jeep Builds

    Lift, wheels, armor, and lighting for Wrangler and Gladiator.

  • Bronco Builds

    Suspension, wheels, armor, and electronics for the Bronco.

  • Off-Road Builds

    Lift, wheels, tires, armor, and lighting for the trail.

  • Appearance Builds

    Wheels, exterior, and lighting brought together for the look.

How we work

We supply and install the parts we specify for your vehicle. We don't install customer-supplied parts or parts bought online — sourcing them ourselves is how we stand behind the fitment and the work.

Everything we install

The whole list, in one place. If what you want is not on it, ask.

Wheels

  • Wheels
  • Wheel & Tire Packages
  • Lug Nuts & Hardware
  • Wheel Spacers
  • Hub-Centric Rings
  • Mounting & Balancing
  • Wheel & Tire Fitment
  • Seasonal Wheel Swaps

Tires

  • Tires
  • TPMS Sensors
  • Mounting & Balancing
  • TPMS Service
  • Rotation & Rebalance
  • Oversized Tire Installation

Lift & Suspension

  • Leveling Kits
  • Lift Kits
  • Shocks
  • Coilovers
  • Springs
  • Control Arms
  • Track Bars
  • Sway Bars & Links
  • Steering Stabilizers
  • Suspension Upgrades
  • Ride Height Adjustments
  • Air Suspension Installation
  • Re-Torque & Inspection

Lighting

  • Light Bars & Pods
  • Fog Lights
  • Rock Lights
  • Headlights
  • Tail Lights
  • Wiring Harnesses
  • Auxiliary Light Installation
  • Bed Lighting
  • Interior Lighting
  • Wiring & Relay Installation
  • Light Aiming & Setup

Vehicle Electronics

  • Dash Cameras
  • Backup Cameras
  • Switch Panels
  • Remote Start Systems
  • USB & Power Outlets
  • Speakers
  • Amplifiers
  • Dash Cam Installation
  • Remote Start Installation
  • Accessory & Power Wiring
  • Audio Upgrades

Exterior & Utility

  • Bumpers & Armor
  • Steps & Running Boards
  • Racks & Storage
  • Tops & Doors
  • Fender Flares
  • Rock Sliders
  • Skid Plates
  • Tonneau Covers
  • Grilles
  • Mud Flaps
  • Bumper Installation
  • Running Board & Step Installation
  • Bed Cover Installation
  • Rack Installation
  • Body Protection Installation

Truck Bed & Cargo

  • Bed Covers & Tonneaus
  • Bed & Roof Racks
  • Tonneau & Bed Cover Installation
  • Bed Rack Installation
  • Toolbox & Storage Installation
  • Bed Liner & Mat Installation

Interior & Comfort

  • Sill Plates
  • Leather Seat Kits
  • Seat Covers
  • Floor Liners
  • Cargo Liners
  • Interior Storage
  • Sound Deadening
  • Leather & Seat Upgrade Installation
  • Floor & Cargo Liner Fitting
  • Interior Trim Installation

Complete Custom Builds

  • Complete Vehicle Builds
  • Build Planning & Staging
  • Custom Fabrication
  • Restorations

Have something else in mind?

Already have a part, found something you like, or just know what you want the vehicle to do? Tell us what you drive and send the details, and we'll take it from there.