What goes into lifting a truck? Lifting pickup trucks is a very popular and sometimes necessary upgrade. But what exactly does that mean? If you're new to owning pickup trucks, it's a good idea to learn about what makes a truck lifted.
What is a Lift?
First of all, what is a lift? A truck lift is an upgrade for your pickup truck that does exactly as it sounds: lifts your truck. Your truck will be raised higher, providing more ground clearance. There are both benefits and downsides to lifting a truck. However, many people focus solely on the benefits.
Why Would You Want to Lift a Truck?
For one, a lift changes the look of your truck. Many drivers consider a lifted truck to look cool or more interesting, so many lift their trucks solely for that purpose. However, lifting a truck also provides higher ground clearance, a higher body, a higher frame, and higher differentials. This can help with off-roading while also providing maximum traction. Plus, visibility is also better in a lifted truck. Even towing and hauling can be improved.
How to Lift a Truck
So, how do you actually lift a truck? To start, there are two main ways to do this: a suspension lift and a body lift. A suspension lift pushes the wheels down from the frame. This also requires longer shocks and other components for the alignment and driveline to be corrected along with the lift.
Body lifts don't affect the suspension but rather increases clearance for larger tires. While there are lift kits for both styles, we recommend having a professional perform the lift for you. This ensures that everything goes smoothly. If you want help lifting your truck, get in touch with us. And be sure to browse our used inventory.