Lift Kits

Whether your goal is fitting larger tires, increasing ground clearance, improving off-road performance, or simply giving your vehicle a more aggressive stance, the right lift depends on your vehicle and how you plan to use it.

Jack-it offers Suspension Lift Kits, Leveling Kits, and Body Lift Kits from leading manufacturers including BDS Suspension, Zone Offroad, Cognito Motorsports, Carli Suspension, Rough Country, Kryptonite, ReadyLIFT, Old Man Emu (OME), Skyjacker, and more.

Which Type of Lift Kit Do You Need?

There are three primary ways to lift a truck, Jeep, or SUV. Each accomplishes a different goal, so choosing the right type is an important first step.

1. Suspension Lift Kits

Best for increased ground clearance, larger tires, and improved suspension performance.

A Suspension Lift Kit raises the vehicle by modifying or replacing suspension components such as coil springs, leaf springs, control arms, radius arms, shocks, or coilovers. Lift heights commonly range from around 2 inches to 6 inches or more, depending on the application.

Why choose a suspension lift?

• Incresaes ground and fender clearance
• Provides room for larger wheels and tires
• Can improve suspension travel and off-road performance
• Available in mild to aggressive lift heights
• Performance systems can improve ride and suspension control

Suspension lifts range from economical systems for daily-driven trucks to premium kits featuring FOX or Bilstein shocks and coilovers, upgraded control arms, radius arms, and other performance components.

2. Leveing Kits

Best for correcting factory rake and adding a mild front lift.

A Leveling Kit primarily raises the front of the vehicle to reduce the nose-down stance found on many factory trucks and SUVs. Most provide approximately 1 to 3 inches of front lift, although the exact amount varies by application.

Why choose a leveling kit?

• Creates a more level stance
• Adds front tire clearance
• Typically costs less than a complete suspension lift
• Available as spacers, replacement springs, adjustable shocks, and performance coilovers
• Ideal for daily drivers and mild off-road builds

For many truck owners who don't need the height or complexity of a complete suspension lift, leveling is an excellent place to start.

3. Body Lift Kits

Best for additional tire clearance without changing the suspension.

A Body Lift Kit raises the body away from the frame using high-strength spacer blocks installed at the factory body mounts. Unlike a suspension lift, the suspension itself remains at its original height.

Why choose a body lift?

• Typically available in 1", 2", and 3" heights
• Creates additional fender clearance for larger tires
• Maintains factory suspension geometry
• Maintains factory ride characteristics
• Often more economical than a complete suspension lift

Body lifts do not increase suspension travel or ground clearance beneath the frame, making them best suited for drivers primarily interested in additional tire clearance and vehicle height.

Compare Lift Kit Types

*Actual ground clearance beneath the axles is primarily increased by installing larger-diameter tires.

How Much Lift Do You Need?

Your ideal lift height depends on your vehicle, tire size, driving style, and intended use.

• 1 to 2.5 inches – Great for leveling, mild tire upgrades, and daily-driven vehicles.
• 3 to 4.5 inches – A popular balance of larger tire clearance, aggressive stance, and off-road capability.
• 5 inches and above – Designed for substantially larger tires, increased clearance, and more aggressive truck and off-road builds.

Always check the recommended tire size, wheel width, backspacing or offset, and any required modifications for your specific lift kit before selecting wheels and tires.

Popular Lift Kit Brands

Jack-it carries lift and leveling systems from many of the industry's leading suspension manufacturers:

• BDS Suspension – Premium vehicle-specific lift systems, FOX shock and coilover options, and the No Fine Print Warranty.
• Zone Offroad – Complete suspension systems offering an excellent balance of quality and value.
• Cognito Motorsports – Heavy-duty lift and leveling systems with an emphasis on suspension geometry, strength, and performance for popular Chevy / GMC truck applications.
• Rough Country – A broad selection ranging from economical leveling kits to complete suspension lifts.
• Kryptonite Supension – Known for extremely heavy-duty steering and suspension components, Kryptonite also offers premium leveling kits for popular GM, Ford, and Ram trucks.
• ReadyLIFT – Leveling and lift systems for popular late-model trucks and SUVs.
• Carli Suspension – Premium suspension systems focused heavily on ride quality and performance for heavy-duty trucks.
• Skyjacker – Suspension and lift systems for both classic and late-model trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs.
• Old Man Emu (OME) – Toyota-focused suspension systems engineered for ride quality, load-carrying capability, overlanding, and off-road use.
• JKS Suspension – Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator focused, with lift kits for everyday drivers to hardcore off-roaders.

Popular Supporting Upgrades

A lift kit is often the foundation of a larger suspension build. Depending on the vehicle and lift height, supporting components can improve suspension geometry, steering performance, articulation, durability, and ride quality.

• Performance Shocks & Coilovers – Improve damping control, ride quality, and off-road suspension performance.
• Upper Control Arms – Help correct suspension geometry and improve wheel travel on many independent front suspension applications.
• Radius Arms – Help maintain proper caster while improving strength and articulation on many solid-axle trucks.
• Adjustable Track Bars – Re-center the axle and help restore proper suspension geometry after lifting solid-axle vehicles.
• Extended Brake Lines – Provide additional line length for increased suspension travel and articulation.
• Extended Sway Bar End Links – Help maintain proper sway bar positioning after suspension height has been increased.
• Steering Correction Components – Drop pitman arms, raised steering arms, and related components help correct steering geometry on applicable lifted vehicles.
• Steering Stabilizers – Help control steering feedback, particularly with larger tires and rough terrain.
• Heavy-Duty Tie Rods – Add steering strength and durability for lifted vehicles running larger wheels and tires.
• Tire and Wheel Packages – These vehicle and lift height-specific packages simplify the purchasing process.
• Heavy-Duty Ball Joints – Help control steering feedback, particularly with larger tires and rough terrain.
• Rear Air Bag Kits – Add steering strength and durability for lifted vehicles running larger wheels and tires.

Need Help Choosing the Right Kit?

With thousands of combinations of vehicles, lift heights, shocks, suspension components, wheels, and tires, choosing the right system isn't always simple. Jack-it has specialized in truck and SUV suspension since 1994, and our team can help you determine the right lift kit and supporting components for your vehicle, driving needs, and budget.

Call us at 888-452-2548 if you need help putting together your suspension system.