What Is A Lift Kit?
A 4×4 Lift kit is a modification to increase the ride height of your vehicle. Whether it is to enable you to have larger / chunkier tyres, improving off road performance or simply for cosmetic purposes.
What Types Of Lift Kit Are There?
- Body Lift Kit: Inserting lifting blocks in-between the body and the chassis.
- Suspension Lift: Usually taller springs and shocks on the rear or all round.
Pros Of A Body Lift:
- A cost effective way to lift your 4×4.
- Doesn’t change the quality of how your 4×4 rides.
- No need to purchase new shock absorbers.
- Gives tyres more clearance, keeping the standard suspension set-up.
Cons Of A Body Lift:
- Can be a time consuming job to do.
- Gaps in-between the body panels, and frame being visible.
- Changes the centre of gravity of your 4×4.
Pros Of A Suspension Lift:
- Makes suspension more articulate.
- Can be bought in varying heights.
- Can increase your 4×4’s payload.
Cons of A Suspension Lift:
- The inconvenience of climbing in and out of a lifted 4×4.
- Upkeep costs, Lifting your 4×4 will cause strain on other components.
- Fitment of a lift may void warranty on your 4×4 or warranty on the parts themselves.
- Suspension lifts are usually more costly to purchase than a body lift.
Where Can I Buy A Lift Kit?
You can purchase a wide range of suspension kits from Milner Off Road Ltd either through our website www.milneroffroad.com or over the phone through our friendly sales team 01629 734411.
Milner’s offer various sizes of kit, from 25mm Strut spacers to full 6” heavy duty lift off road kits. Complete with detailed fitting instructions.
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