I need a lift too, dang. Anyways, I do as much work as I can by myself too. I pretty much only bring it to the dealer for warranty work as I figure why should I fix something myself if I can get it done for free. But when I do work on the Viper myself it is a labor of love.
I don't know where to get the alingment done, but I hear it costs a pretty penny. Somewhere around $600.