What is a Lift Kit?

Drivers who love the power of having their trucks exceptionally high off the ground are due to a lift kit. Body lift kits can lift your SUV or truck two or three inches from a high-grade nylon spacer placed between the body and frame. However, suspension lift kits can lift trucks as high as a Laveen truck owner wants them. At Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we go over the pros and cons of adding a lift kit to your vehicle. We go over, “What is a lift kit?” The possible downsides of lift kits, how you can add one to create a lifted Jeep, and more. Contact us to order your lift kit through us.

What is a Lift Kit?

A lift kit increases the ground clearance between your truck or SUV and the road. It depends on the type of lift kit that determines how high your vehicle can sit. The body lift kit separates inches between the body and the frame. If you choose a suspension lift kit, you can decide how high you want your truck, SUV, or lifted Jeep. 

Pros and Cons of Body Lift Kits

Here are the pros and cons of lift kits for your vehicle. We cover both body and suspension lift kits to help you make the right decision to drive down Glendale roads.

Pros of Body Lift Kits

There are plenty of pros as to why a body lift kit could be an excellent option for you. Here are some pros to body lift kits:

• Lift kits are specially made not to alter the quality of how your truck drives
• Most lift kits are not too expensive
• Body lift kits are more economical than suspension lifts
• New shocks are not required for lift kits
• Body lift kits give tires more clearance while retaining the factory suspension and alignment for off-roading

Cons of Body Lift Kits

Although there are many pros to body lift kits, like anything else, it too has its cons. Here are some of those body lift kit cons to consider:

• Installations are more time-consuming.
• The body gets hoisted and bolted back into place.
• The frame is more visible. 
• Factory bumpers do not get raised with the body.
• It does not offer performance advantages
• Can hinder performance

Pros and Cons of Suspension Lift Kits

For South Phoenix drivers who wish to add a suspension lift kit, here are its pros and cons:

Pros of Suspension Lift Kits

• Can lift truck or SUV as high as the driver wants instead of body lift kits that restrict the lift to a few inches or less. 
• You can purchase larger tires.
• The suspension is more prominent.

Cons of Suspension Lift Kits

• It can be difficult climbing in and out of a highly lifted Jeeps or trucks
• Not ideal for family vehicles
• A suspension lift kit needs some maintenance
• There can be a lot of cost for constant part replacements
• Suspension lift kits are more expensive
• It can void some warranties
• Your ride may not feel as smooth as before the lift kit

Get a Lift Kit at Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram!

If you want your truck or SUV to perform differently, a body lift kit is an excellent choice. If you’re going to increase the height of your vehicle, a suspension lift kit is a perfect fit. Contact us at Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Phoenix to find out the answer to, “How much does it cost to lift a Jeep?” since the price can vary. Chat with our parts department to determine how high you want your vehicle to be or which lift kit best suits your needs. Our body shop is here to help you get the lift kit that matches what you desire. At Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we are here to help customize your vehicle.

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