What to Know About A Lift Kit Install

If you have seen a very tall vehicle out on the road and thought that you’d like to get that height with your own car, you may want to think about a lift kit. Let’s discuss what a lift kit install involves.

What is a Lift Kit?

A lift kit is a modification that raises either a car’s body or its suspension. Once it is installed, the wheel wells will be higher.

Why Install a Lift Kit?

There are two main reasons to consider a lift kit. First of all, because you are higher up, you will immediately have a lot more road vision. Secondly, you will be able to put on bigger tires, which could be good for off-roading.

Types of Lift Kits

Body Lift Kit

As the name implies, a body lift kit only lifts the car’s body from the frame using blocks and spacers. To get the full lift benefit, a body lift kit may require other modifications, including raising the bumpers and having the gearshift extended through the floorboard.

Suspension Lift Kit

The other – and more expensive – option is a suspension lift kit. This entails replacing the front and rear shocks and leaf springs in order to raise the suspension. This will give you increased ground clearance and allow you to put on much bigger tires.

Can I Install My Own Lift Kit?

The easier of the two types is the body lift kit, and if you have some automotive skills, you may be able to install it yourself, although it’s easier and safer to leave it to the team at Patriot Buick GMC.

The suspension lift kit is something that should always probably be left to the pros.

To learn more about lift kits or to place an order for what you need, get in touch with Patriot Buick GMC near Reading.