| In my business, I get a lot of calls from moms | | | | When it comes to a suspension lift kit, the |
| and dads. People whose sixteen to eighteen year | | | | decision becomes a little more difficult. There are |
| old sons are begging them to put a lift kit on their | | | | many great suspension lift kit manufacturers that |
| trucks or SUVs. People who want to know if it's | | | | offer many different features. In choosing the |
| safe, economical and responsible to lift their | | | | correct one, you will need to consider cost, |
| teenagers' vehicles for recreational or visual | | | | performance capability, ride quality, warranty and |
| purposes. If you're having these or similar | | | | customer service. |
| questions, be assured that you are not alone. | | | | Cost |
| A lift kit can be a very good present for your | | | | If pricing is your major concern, I normally |
| teenage son's or daughter's truck or SUV. Lift kits | | | | recommend either Pro Comp or Trailmaster. For |
| can increase ground clearance, lessen the jarring | | | | what you get, these two companies offer among |
| of the automobile that is caused by irregularities in | | | | the best prices around. Both companies have |
| the road, and give the vehicle a unique and beefy | | | | comprehensive lift packages, including all |
| look. However, before you jump into the world of | | | | necessary components and hardware, with tough |
| lifted vehicles, there are a few things you should | | | | trail-ready parts. |
| consider in finding the correct lift kit for your | | | | Performance Capability |
| young driver. | | | | If your truck's performance in muddy or rocky |
| Suspension Lifts vs. Body Lifts | | | | conditions is your major concern, I normally |
| There are two main types of lift kits available | | | | recommend either Fabtech or SuperLift. Although |
| today. Suspension lift kits are a system of springs | | | | a little more expensive than many of the other |
| used to raise a vehicle by suspending the frame, | | | | manufacturers, these companies build kits for |
| body, engine and power train above the wheels. | | | | hard-nosed off-road fun. With quality components |
| Body lift kits are a system of blocks used to | | | | and multiple packages, Fabtech and SuperLift will |
| raise a vehicle by suspending the body above the | | | | give a truck or SUV high performance capabilities |
| frame. I recommend suspension lift kits for the | | | | in any off-road situation. |
| performance-minded customer, and body lift kits | | | | Ride Quality |
| for the cost-minded customer. | | | | Most people already know that a suspension lift |
| If your son or daughter is only interested in a lift | | | | will affect your vehicle's ride quality. If this is a |
| kit for the visual effect, I normally recommend | | | | concern, there are manufacturers whose lift kits |
| the body lift kits. They are easier to install, do little | | | | get great reviews for on-road ride and comfort. |
| to nothing to effect the ride quality of the vehicle, | | | | Personally, I hear the best testimonials for Rancho |
| and allow for the addition of bigger tires if desired. | | | | and Skyjacker. Rancho and Skyjacker are two of |
| A body lift kit can make a vehicle look tough at a | | | | the oldest and most respected lift kit companies |
| cost-effective price. | | | | in the world. Their kits are created for good |
| However, if your son or daughter is also | | | | off-road capabilities without negatively effecting |
| interested in the performance capabilities of a lift | | | | ride quality. Their kits will help a lifted vehicle |
| kit, or would like to learn to drive skillfully off-road, | | | | maintain at least some of its factory feel. |
| I would recommend a suspension lift kit. Although | | | | Warranty & Customer Service |
| a bit more expensive, suspension lift kits give a | | | | And finally, when purchasing a suspension lift kit, |
| vehicle the capabilities to crawl through dirt roads, | | | | you must do some research into the company |
| rocks and trees, and even mud and water. They | | | | with which you plan to make your purchase. Lift |
| give a vehicle the capability to go where most | | | | kits of any kind can have problems, missing |
| vehicles cannot, and see awesome natural | | | | pieces or defective parts. I highly recommend |
| wonders. | | | | checking each company's warranty guidelines, as |
| The Best Lift Kit Manufacturers | | | | well as seeing how easy it is to get them on the |
| Once you've decided on either a suspension or | | | | phone or reach them via email in case of an |
| body lift kit, you will need to know what type you | | | | emergency. It is essential to find the company |
| want. Now when it comes to body lift kits, there | | | | you feel will backup their product the best. |
| is one world-popular company that I always | | | | Overall, purchasing a lift kit for your teenager can |
| recommend: Performance Accessories. | | | | be a great learning and bonding experience. If you |
| Performance Accessories offers high quality | | | | follow these rules, you should be able to maximize |
| components, easy-to-follow installation instructions, | | | | that experience by choosing the best lift kit for |
| and low prices. | | | | you and your child's needs. |