| Truck lift kits are an extremely popular truck | | | | and improved approach and departure angles. |
| accessory. It's no secret that the monster truck | | | | There are also steps you can take to make your |
| look has been gaining popularity with pick up truck | | | | tall lift work well. |
| owners for the last several years. The lift kits are | | | | There are several manufacturers that produce |
| purchased primarily by men, ages 18-35, but there | | | | suspension lift kits. Many of these companies are |
| are no age or gender limitations for those pick up | | | | globally recognized as leaders in off-road |
| truck owners that purchase truck lift kits. | | | | technology. Since late 1992, companies have been |
| Many truck enthusiasts truck their trucks with | | | | manufacturing high quality, durable lift kits for on |
| suspension without checking with their local law | | | | and off road racers and enthusiasts for trucks. |
| enforcement It is imperative that you check with | | | | Every year, these manufacturers create more |
| your state highway patrol as to the height | | | | value for your truck by improving product |
| limitations for street legal trucks. We also | | | | performance and integrating new technologies into |
| recommend that you check with an OEM dealer | | | | suspension lift kits. |
| parts and or service department and a local | | | | How Will a Lift Kit Affect The Ride of My Rig? |
| independent repair center as well. Compare the | | | | It depends on the truck and your preferences. |
| answers from all three to make sure that your | | | | Most straight axle truck lift kits with leaf springs |
| suspension lift kit will comply with local and/or | | | | or coil springs will typically ride firmer than stock in |
| state law enforcement. | | | | your truck. Firmer spring rates are required as |
| Installing a truck lift kit can be an expensive | | | | height increases to lessen body roll and provide |
| proposition, so make sure your finished product | | | | stability in your truck. More lift equals a firmer ride. |
| will be street legal before you spend your hard | | | | A Truck with independent front suspension will |
| earned Benjamin's on your pick up truck. | | | | normally ride, as well as, or better than stock with |
| The next time you're shopping for a suspension | | | | most truck lift kits. |
| lift kit, do yourself a favor and don't buy | | | | There are a wide choice of suspension systems |
| whatever your friends are running on their trucks. | | | | and accessories for your truck or SUV. Whether |
| At least not before doing a little research (and | | | | it is 2WD or 4WD you'll find several companies |
| perhaps soul-searching) on your own to decide | | | | that make the suspension lift kits that are right |
| how you'll be using your vehicle. Nowadays, even | | | | for you and your truck. Increase the height of |
| simple, solid-axle kits can cost hundreds of | | | | your truck from 2" - 7" to provide ample tire and |
| dollars--and that's without any optional kit | | | | terrain clearance while still maintaining that factory |
| equipment, shocks, or the new taller tires you'll | | | | ride quality is what most pick up truck enthusiasts |
| want to install. | | | | hope for with installing truck lift kits. |
| Along with proper steering and suspension | | | | How much will a Professionally Installed Lift Kit |
| geometry, spring rate is one of the most | | | | Cost? |
| important design aspects of any lift kit. Although | | | | It is a wise investment to consider having a truck |
| spring rate can be defined simply as the amount | | | | lift kit professionally installed. While it is a great |
| of weight necessary to compress a spring 1 inch, | | | | way to express your individuality you have to be |
| matching the correct rate to a specific vehicle and | | | | able to afford it. Suspension lift kits can be |
| its usage is as much art and opinion as it is | | | | installed at a OEM dealership, an independent body |
| science and engineering. | | | | shop or a heavy duty spring shop. |
| The number-one fallacy when lifting a 4x4 is a | | | | Prices will range from approximately $1,800 to |
| that you will achieve more wheel travel (or axle | | | | $2,500, depending on the location and the going |
| articulation). In most cases, you actually diminish | | | | labor rates in the marketplace. Always get several |
| this off-road attribute. In fact, the taller you go, | | | | quotes and references from previous customers |
| the harder this is to regain. A reasonable amount | | | | before determining which place to go to and ask |
| of lift, however, offers significant advantages | | | | how long it will take for the process to be |
| such as ground clearance, room for bigger tires, | | | | complete before committing to one place. |