Lifting your Jeep can be a great way to take your driving experience to the next level. Installing a lift kit will mean that you are ready to take on more challenging trails, enjoy a higher driving position and give your vehicle a more imposing look. Before you buy, however, it is worth taking some time to better understand what your Jeep needs.

 

What Is a Lift Kit?

Simply put, a lift kit is a modification to your vehicle that makes it ride higher off the group. There are two main types of lift kits: body and suspension. As the names suggest, they increase the raise the body and increase the length of the suspension, respectively. You can find more information about the differences below.

 

Why Do I Want To Lift My Jeep?

There are many good reasons to consider installing a lift kit on your vehicle. These are a few of the top benefits:

  • Greater Ground Clearance: A lot of people take their Jeeps off-road. When you are taking on obstacles on the trail, you don’t want to be scraping your Jeep body against anything. With a lift kit, you can more easily clear obstacles that may be in your path.
  • Improved Approach and Departure Angles: Similarly, a lift kit will increase the angle at which you can approach or depart from a gradient or obstacle. Thus, you can handle more challenging terrain. This can be useful in any off-roading situation but is especially important with rocky terrain.
  • Larger Wheels: With a lift kit, you can accommodate larger wheels and tires. This can improve the off-roading qualities of your Jeep. Plus, a lot of people love the look of chunky wheels.
  • Better Looks: Many people simply love the look of a lifted Jeep. Certainly, this is a matter of individual preference. Nonetheless, if you like the look, it is definitely worth investing in a lifted kit.
  • Higher Position: Finally, a lot of people like the feeling of being high up when driving. This is already available to a certain extent with a Jeep’s stock configuration. Adding a lift kit takes things a little further.

 

What Size Lift Kit Do I Want?

Deciding on the size of lift kit is an important choice. It is more complicated than “bigger is better.” Being able to add larger wheels and tires is a common reason for installing a lift kit. Simply doing the math to determine the difference between your current wheels and your target wheel size can tell you how much of a lift you need (the lift only needs to be half the difference).

Alternatively, you could consider how you will be driving. If you intend to be on the trail a lot, a larger lift may be a good idea. If you expect to drive on the highway frequently, an excessive lift could cause some problems for your handling. You may be surprised by how much of a difference a modest lift (two or three inches) can make.

 

Differences Between Body Lifts & Suspension Lifts

Body lifts are risers that lift the body above the frame. Suspension lifts are modifications to the suspension to lift the frame higher above the wheel hubs.

The former does not increase the ground clearance. However, it can help you to accommodate larger wheels. Body lifts are typically much cheaper.

Although suspension lifts are more expensive, they can help you to enjoy all the benefits of a lift kit. In some cases, Jeep owners install both options to get larger lifts for a lower price.

 

Order Your Jeep Lift Kit Today

Check out the Morris 4x4 selection of lift kits today. We have numerous options for Jeeps. Plus, you can contact our team for help selecting the right kit for your needs.