Lift kits are an excellent way to improve your car’s performance, especially when it comes to off-road driving. If you have a low-clearance vehicle and want to install a lift kit in order to get more clearance for the tires, this article is for you! We’ll discuss everything from the different types of lift kits available on the market today down to specific installation instructions.
Lifting: for more comfort and agility
Suspension lift? Why is that? Most drivers are only familiar with lowering sports cars and other passenger vehicles. But for off-road vehicles, SUVs, and pick-ups, this suspension conversion measure would be counterproductive. Instead, the aim with these robust vehicles for country and city use is to raise the car higher. This cleverly opens up new terrain, as it increases ground clearance by valuable centimeters depending on the vehicle. This gives the driver added agility and comfort. However, this is not the only advantage. More space is created in the wheelhouse and larger wheels can be fitted to the off-roader. The ramp and slope angle are optimized – both front and rear. Since you now sit higher, you have a better overview of the traffic. Of course, it’s also worth noting that raising the height means visually upgrading the off-roader: the vehicle looks more present and muscular.
Elevations: different systems
There are different systems to realize a raising. In some cases, these can be linked together to perfect the extreme conversions in the context of a lift. They require certain technical challenges because terrain springs and spring distance must be perfectly tuned. Raising the vehicle causes a higher center of gravity, which in turn can provoke body roll. This is to be counteracted. In addition, the handling of your vehicle should still be perceived as dynamic. Of course, data sheets and in the spring-distance raising kit are also worth noting when it comes to raising the vehicle. Guidelines regarding the minimum suspension travel and pedestrian impact protection are elementary for the raising.
Classic for lifting: Body Lift Kit
The classic for decorative and reliable lifting is the Body Lift Kits, which are used for off-road vehicles and pick-ups with ladder frames. With the help of this measure, the body of the car can be lifted from the frame, and this by 40, 50, or even an immense 100 millimeters, depending on your wishes. What do you like? Realizes the raising with the use of the Body Lift Kits for cars such as Ford Ranger, VW Amarok, Nissan NP300 Navara and lift kits for Toyota Tacoma.
Other options for efficient lifting
In addition to the Body Lift Kits, there are other options for raising a vehicle, such as the Suspension Spring Kits and Spring Distance Kits. Combine the Body Lift Kit with the Suspension Spring Kit and we can raise the vehicle by up to 140 mm.