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Lifts: Articles dedicated to suspension modifications. Here, you'll learn how to properly lift your off-road vehicle, measure its height, and understand how changing the clearance affects off-road handling. You'll also discover the best solutions for your car.

Clayton suspenion in Jeep
22.01.2025

The best lift kits for Jeep: Why Clayton suspensions are so good, but also so… expensive?

The price of Clayton suspensions is influenced by many factors. However, all of them pale in comparison to the most important one: passion. It’s this passion that drives Clayton Walters to create some of the best parts for Jeeps. His deep understanding of the off-road world and its challenges, combined with his technical expertise, allows him to develop solutions that truly meet the needs of off-road drivers. But what else makes these products unique?

Springs for a loaded off-road vehicle – how to choose based on the vehicle's weight
30.09.2024

How to choose springs for a loaded off-road vehicle? Practical Guide

When you become the proud owner of an off-road vehicle, one thing is certain: it won’t be long before you start making modifications. After all, there’s a reason you chose this type of car. If you’re not already a passionate fan of off-roading, perhaps you’re planning a trip. However, 4×4 travel is not easy, especially for vehicles. It involves a lot of extra weight that the factory suspension isn’t designed to handle. The springs supports this the most, so it’s important to learn how to choose the right springs for your vehicle’s weight.

quality of handling after a lift jeep jk in water
04.09.2024

Quality of handling after a lift. Does raising the suspension affects ride comfort?

A suspension lift will always impact the driving experience. After all, you’re probably doing it to change how your off-road vehicle handles. However, have you considered that off-road driving and regular driving prefer different handling characteristics? Keep this in mind when modifying your car and learn how to maintain or increase driving comfort in every situation, even after a lift.

leaf spring suspension: how to lift a pickup truck
20.08.2024

How to lift a pickup truck? Suspension lift on leaf springs

In modern vehicles, leaf springs are becoming rare. Still, they remain an integral part of the suspension system in many classic off-road vehicles, especially pickup trucks. The most famous example of a car that still uses leaf springs is the immortal Corvette. Popular models like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Volkswagen Amarok, Ford F150, Isuzu D-Max, Toyota Tundra, and Toyota Tacoma still rely on leaf springs. So, what role do leaf springs play in pickups, and how can you enhance a typical work vehicle for better off-road performance? Here’s how to lift a leaf spring suspension.

body lift car chevy c1500
12.08.2024

Body Lift. Method for raising the vehicle’s body

A body lift is a way to raise the body of an off-road vehicle without changing the factory suspension system. It seems simpler than a full lift because it doesn’t require major changes. But is it really that simple? What benefits does a body lift provide and what are the potential consequences? Learn our perspective to see if this solution is right for you.

full lift jeep with raised suspension
06.08.2024

Full Lift Kit. Types of suspension modifications 

A full suspension lift is a modification that often involves changing stock parts and the factory structure of the vehicle. It also changes the way it handles and behaves off-road. That’s why it’s a key element in preparing for advanced off-roading. If you’re wondering what lifting a vehicle means and what it involves, keep reading. We will explain everything clearly, so you can easily reach a higher level.

spacer lift, underside of vehicles close up of the suspension
24.07.2024

Spacer Lift. Types of suspension modifications  

You’re planning to improve your car’s off-road capabilities, so you’re looking for the right suspension modification. You come across a suspension lift kit. What is it all about? How do you install it? How does it affect the car’s driving conditions? Is it worth it? And finally, how does it differ from a leveling kit, given that their installation methods are somewhat similar? You’ll find answers to all these questions below.

ram 1500 lift wyrównujący co daje
17.07.2024

Leveling lift. Types of suspension modifications

The topic of lift types and ways to install them is as wide as a six-lane highway or your horizons before turning 40…years old. Ok, the second example might be confusing. It just means very wide. Therefore, we present the most popular types of lifts. First, we start with the simplest one, the leveling kit. Why is it installed and does it affect how an off-road vehicle works? We explain further.