SUSPENSION LIFT KITS & TIPS

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Suspension lift kits raise a vehicle’s suspension and functionality, as we all know. This is done by having the front and the rear leaf springs plus the shocks of the vehicle replaced. This type of vehicle add-on creates greater suspension articulation and travel. Moreover, it allows the vehicle to accommodate tires that are significantly taller. Having taller tires means that there will be a significant increase in clearance between the ground and the vehicle’s axles. Having a good kind of suspension lift kits also improves the articulation, although this affects the steering geometry, causing “bump steer.” To reduce this negative effect, some opts to add on steering stabilizers.

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RECOMMENDATION: PRO COMP 6 INCH LIFT KIT

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If you would like to have an additional or increased height in the existing suspension blocks of your vehicle’s rear part, then putting a suspension lift kit on its rear is the best option. However, adding such suspension blocks on your vehicle’s rear suspension may cause “axle tramp” or the axle vibration under the vehicle’s acceleration. Your vehicle’s driveline angles may become affected. Remember that it is not advisable to have suspension blocks added on your front suspension.

PRO-COMP 6-INCH LIFT: 2019 CHEVY SILVERADO

If you are thinking about costs, remember that as compared to a body lift kit, suspension lift kits can cost more as it is expensive. However, it really does produce desirable results in terms of adding ground clearance, vehicle handling and increasing the height.

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POTENTIAL COST:

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The usual suspension lift kits for achieving better results are 4 inches or 10.16cm up to 6 inches or 15.24cm. While some lift kits can be as tall as 18 inches or 45.72cm, these are not anymore advisable because extreme lifts of this height could compromise the safe vehicle handling, drastically. Such kinds of lift kits are usually installed just for showcase cars or hobbyists automobiles. If your main purpose to install is in order for your vehicle to accommodate larger tires, remember that it may affect your odometer and speedometer and render them inaccurate. Furthermore, you must fit new gears to the vehicle s differentials – one that can accommodate the circumference of the new tires. You can compute the gear ratio that you will need by using a good calculator.

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HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?: DEPENDS ON YOU!

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Quite a lot of manufacturers make suspension lift kits and their prices vary according to their models or types of lift kit. While a nice and durable suspension lift kits can be quite affordable, remember that you will also add expenses on buying a new set of tall tires, re-gearing, and the vehicle modification.

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