Posts providing information about lift kits and suspension modifications.
If you just got a new set of off-road tires and are wondering about their longevity, you’re right to worry. Off-road tires are made for just that, off-roading. Off-road tires will wear down faster than standard street tires when driven on pavement at highway speed for extended periods. The off-road tires are not made for …
Lift kits may seem complicated, expensive, and unnecessary for a good off-roading experience. And while you can have a good time off-roading without a lift kit, installing a lift kit can enhance your experience in several ways. Lift kits are good for off-roading as they raise your vehicle’s ground clearance, allowing you to take on …
A lift kit installation on any vehicle is pretty significant. Owners enjoy the benefits of more ground clearance for rough terrain, more tire clearance inside the wheel well, and just plain looking cool on the road. But remember that a lift kit will alter the performance of your vehicle. After the lift kit installation is …
Many truck owners add a two or three-inch lift kit to their trucks. There are multiple reasons you might want to increase your truck’s ground clearance, but before you add a lift, you should know the do’s and don’ts and pros and cons. A 2 or 3-inch lift is not bad for your truck. It …
If you’re a truck owner, you probably love lifting your trucks with custom fits. While any gas-powered truck can have a lift, is this true of electric trucks too? Electric trucks can be lifted. Ford F150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado RST, GMC Hummer EV SUT, Rivian R1T, and Tesla Cybertruck boast at least 8 inches (20.32 …
Let’s face it, upgrading your truck to suit your preferences can cost quite a lot. In most cases, truck owners want to lift their trucks between 2 and 6 inches (50.8 – 152.4 mm), but that comes with a hefty price tag. With lifting ranging between $200-$12,000, it would be great if there were a …
A lift kit can make your car look cooler by giving it some extra height. It can also make it nicer to drive around, as the added height will make you feel like you’re towering over all the other vehicles on the road. However, are lift kits difficult to install? Lift kits are not hard …
Trucks are very versatile vehicles. If you want to use your truck as more than a daily driver and do some off-roading, you may be considering a suspension or body lift kit. So, which one is better? Suspension lift kits are the superior choice if you are looking to enhance the performance of your truck. …
Lifting a vehicle improves its appearance and balance. However, this action always generates concerns about the shocks. Would the stock shocks still be helpful, or would you need to replace them? You can use stock shocks with a 2-inch leveling lift kit. However, you’d need to install spacers between the strut and the strut tower …
Torsion bars are the hallmark of all things off-road. Pickups have been using torsion bar suspension for almost a century. So, do Ford F150s have torsion bars? Ford stopped using torsion bars in 2003. Before that, this simple suspension system was the go-to option for the F150. These bars were used to counter the torque …