| Many first time jeep owners don't realize that a | | | | will handle much differently when compared to a |
| stock jeep is not designed for the heavy of road | | | | Jeep with a stock suspension. |
| use often seen in magazines and on TV. If you | | | | Suspension kits tend to be more difficult to install |
| want to have the ability to take your jeep on | | | | than a basic body kit. Depending on the |
| those rocky trails and steep hills, you're going to | | | | manufacturer and application, suspension lift kits |
| need an aftermarket lift kit. Suspension kits can | | | | can be bolt on or require custom modification to |
| drastically influence the way your vehicle handles | | | | fit. There are many body shops that can install a |
| and performs. For that reason it's important to | | | | suspension lift kit if you don't have the expertise |
| choose a kit that best fits your specific needs, | | | | to do it yourself. |
| whether it is for function or style. There are two | | | | Another reason to invest in a lift kit is to enhance |
| basic ways to lift your jeep; Body kits and | | | | the appearance of your Jeep. For jeep owners |
| Suspension kits. | | | | who don't plan on taking their jeep off-roading, |
| Off road enthusiasts will benefit from the extra | | | | but still want to install larger wheel and tires, a |
| ground clearance suspension these kits offer, | | | | body kit is the best way to go. Body lift kits are |
| giving them the ability to climb over large rocks | | | | generally cheaper and easier to install than |
| and trail obstacles. If you plan to drive your jeep | | | | suspension kits. Body kits allow you to lift the |
| on off road trails, than a suspension kit is essential. | | | | body of your jeep generally between 2-3 inches |
| A suspension lift kit is ideal for off-road | | | | by installing rubber spacers between your Jeep's |
| maneuvering as it gives your jeep's suspension | | | | body and frame mounts. An added benefit to |
| more travel as you climb over rocks and steep | | | | body lift kits is the vehicles handling characteristics |
| inclines. They also give you the ability to use larger | | | | will remain virtually unchanged since you are not |
| wheel and tire combinations depending on the | | | | modifying your vehicle's suspension in any way. |
| amount of lift you choose. Based on how much | | | | Installation can usually be accomplished in a few |
| modification and money you plan to invest, a | | | | hours with basic tools. |
| suspension lift kit can raise your jeep 1-12 inches | | | | As you can see there are many things to |
| or more. Keep in mind that the higher you lift | | | | consider when shopping for a jeep lift kit. |
| your jeep, the more the vehicles ride quality and | | | | Whether you plan on installing a 1" body lift kit or |
| handling characteristics will change. Many lift kit | | | | a 10" suspension lift kit, it's important to keep in |
| manufacturers offer additional suspension | | | | mind the vehicles center of gravity. Any lifting kit |
| accessories to help accommodate on-road | | | | will raise your jeeps center of gravity making it |
| handling, but please keep in mind that a lifted jeep | | | | more prone to tipping. |