Choosing a lift kit that's right for you can be overwhelming. Our experts can help you decide which kit would benefit you the most. Lift kits are vehicle modifications that either lift the body of the vehicle or the suspension. When lift kits are installed, owner's often purchase taller tires. Some newer 4x4's and SUV's come with a moderate lift kit, however many are nose down. Most lift kits will level out the vehicle. Lifts come as either a suspension lift or a body lift.

A Suspension Lift Kit actually raises the ground clearance of the vehicle by replacing front and rear suspension components and shocks. In other words, it increases the height between the frame and the ground which gives greater clearance. Articulation generally improves with a good suspension kit. Because the steering geometry is affected, steering corrections are sometimes needed. Sometimes there is an added cost to correct driveshafts or other items. At Jack-it, we give you the information you need on these types of additional parts.

A suspension lift kit is typically more expensive than a body lift, but in the long run produces better results with height, handling and ground clearance. Suspension lift kits generally come in 2", 4", 6" and 8". Some owners with show vehicles purchase higher suspension lifts.

For either a suspension lift or a body lift, be sure to check the footnotes listed on the kit you are interested in. You will see the options available if there are additional parts required your vehicle.

Body Lift Kits are typically 1", 2" or 3" lift kits that only lift the body from the frame using blocks or spacers. These kits are generally inexpensive. They do NOT increase ground clearance, however, they do allow for taller tires to be added due to the fact that they increase the height of the wheel wells.

Depending on the vehicle model and height of the body lift, you may have additional costs to raise the bumpers, extend the gearshift through the floorboard of the vehicle and make other modifications. The body lift does make the vehicle sit higher, but does NOT alter or improve suspension, or increase travel. Overall, it is usually not considered the lift of choice by offroaders.