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Inexpensive Lift Kits? Prepare to Suspend Your Disbelief!

When something seems too good to be true, it usually isn't. Remember that amazing deal on the Brooklyn Bridge? But, that's not the case with lift kits. Whether you're looking to compensate for those larger tires or just want a little extra lift to position yourself above the herd, inexpensive lift kits are affordable and easy to install yourself. Suspend your disbelief and prepare to be amazed!

Lift kits come in two formats: a body lift kit and a suspension lift kit. As its name implies, a body lift kit raises a vehicle's body, but the stock suspension system remains the same height. On the other hand, a suspension lift kit raises the actual height of the stock suspension component, which also raises the body of the rig.

Though somewhat time-consuming, installing a lift kit is a fairly simple process. Unlike older lift kits, current models like the Jeep Wrangler lift kit, Suburban lift kit and Sierra lift kit, are custom-configured to each make, model and year. Plus, many lift kits are engineered to bolt directly onto your stock suspension without any modification—no welding, chopping or fabricating required. Even if you're not brave enough to take on the job yourself, you can still save a ton of money by buying the parts separately and paying for the labor at a local shop.

But, for those who are brave enough, here's a general overview of the process.

Begin by elevating the vehicle with a trolley jack or lift unit so all four wheels are off the ground. After removing the wheels, you can disconnect the sway bar, tie rods and the control arm. After that, carefully remove each shock, strut and coil from the wheels.

Next, make note of the amount of space between the strut top plate and the bottom of each shock. You can then use a spring compressor to compress each spring and remove each rubber unit of the shock array components. Once the rubber components are removed, new lift kit rubber elements and plates can be mounted in their place.

After new plates and rubber shock units are reinstalled and bolted on tight, attach each shock by adhering to the measurements previously noted. The skid plates can now be removed and the bolts and fasteners holding up the differential are taken out. Doing so allows for the spacers, which are mounted between the differential and cross supports.

When the spacing units are mounted correctly in place, the skid plates are reconnected and the shock absorbers are aligned, the job is complete and the vehicle should be lifted according to the specifications of the kit.

When you modify the height of your vehicle, pay close attention to your suspension system. The suspension in your car or truck supports the weight of the vehicle, its passengers and cargo. Lift kits, like the Silverado lift kit or Ford F150 lift kits, raise your vehicle higher off its center of gravity, increasing the amount of effort the suspension has to put out. So, be prepared to add performance-grade suspension components to avoid excessive body squat and dive while accelerating or braking, keeping your suspension performing safely and at its peak.

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A <a href="http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/GMC/Sierra/111A50469A50625A0A116A2724A1.aspx">Sierra lift kit</a>, Suburban lift kit and <a href="http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/Ford/F-150/111A50469A50625A0A6A174A1.aspx">F150 lift kits</a> all add a minimum of 3 inches of extra height and a unique appearance to your vehicle. Not bad for something that can be installed in your own driveway with basic tools and a minimum of effort!

Tuff Country Skid Plate for 5.5 inch lift $137.99 Skid Plate; For 5.5 inch Tuff Country Lift kit

Tuff Country Skid Plate for 4 or 6 inch lift $137.99 Skid Plate; For 4 inch Or 6 inch Tuff Country Lift kit

Tuff Country Skid Plate for 4 inch lift $114.99 Skid Plate; For 4 inch Tuff Country Lift Kit; Designed To Fit w/Tuff Country One Piece Sub Frame Kit only.

Lift Kit $2066.99 Lift Kit; 4 in.; Incl. Steering Knuckles; Upper Strut Spacers; Skid Plate; Front Cross Members; Differential Drop Brackets; Rear Coil Springs;

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IQ125C - mounting kit ( Lift and Lock ) $226.99 OmniMount IQ125C - Mounting kit ( wall plate cantilever arm tilt/swivel wall mount ) for LCD display ( Lift and Lock ) - black - screen size: 37" - 52" - mounting interface:

Lift $10 Lift - Shannon Noll

Shakespeare 495B Lift - And - Lay Mount $34.95 Shakespeare Antenna Lift N Lay Mount Shakespeares Style 495 provides a convenient Lift - and - Lay feature so you can easily lower your antenna for fishing, boat storage, or towing. It attaches to a deck, and the included leveling plate adjusts for sloping surfaces. The mount can be used on a vertical surface by adding the Style 4000 Angle Bracket - sold separately -. Positive snap action - Lift antenna up and then Lay it down Rugged polycarbonate construction Has 3/8 and quot; - 24 thread brass insert Standard 1 and quot; - 14 thread Handles antennas up to 8 and 39; length Leveling plate included for mounting to sloping deck.

Metal Mulisha 6 in. Crossmember/Knuckle Lift Kit with Shocks $2475.99 Lift Height: 6 in.;Front Lift: Crossmembers & Steering Knuckles;Rear Lift: Lift Blocks & U-Bolts;Includes: Driveline Spacers, Bump Stop Extensions, Skid Plate & More;Shocks: Front & Rear 6-Way Adjustable Nitrogen Charged Shocks;Max Tire Size (Inches): 35"

Pro Comp 6 in. Crossmember & Knuckle Lift Kit with ES9000 Shocks $1754.99 Lift Height: 6 in. front, 3.5 in. rear;Front Lift: Crossmembers & Steering Knuckles;Steering Correction: None;Rear Lift: Lift Blocks & U-Bolts;Includes: Driveline Spacers, Bump Stop Extensions, Skid Plate & More;Shocks: ES9000 Shocks;Shock Boots: Not Incl

Delta DWWN36-0944 Unisaw Standard Throat Plate $30.99 Delta DWWN36-0944 Unisaw Standard Throat Plate. Stainless steel rear plate to eliminate kick-back paw binding. Leveling adjustability. Non-lift pin

My First Lift-The-Flap ABC Board Book $3.95 New ABC Lift-the-Flap fun My First Lift-the-Flap ABC has a whopping forty-five flaps to lift and explore By lifting the flaps, children can find additional alphabetically organized words, for example, under p, pizza flips back to show a plate, and under c, cake flips back to reveal candles.

1 in. Body Lift Kit by TeraFlex $174.99 1997-06 TJ Wrangler, Rubicon and Unlimited;Aluminum spacers;Shift plate linkage included

Drive Stand-Assist Patient Lift $2817 Features of the Drive Stand-Assist Patient Lift: Provides stable assistance in standing, transferring an toileting. Four sling attachment points enable the lift to accommodate a variety of stand-up sling designs. Extra-wide, non-skid foot plate provides a stable base for foot positioning. Soft, padded adjustable leg support - includes a support strap to secure legs to the support. Easy roll 4" casters mean stability and easy maneuverability over a variety of surfaces. 4.5 under bed clearance provides access undermost long term care beds. 24 V DV motor provides power and reliability. Motor has an emergency stop button an manual lowering feature. Fast charging, re-chargeable battery is removable to eliminate lift down-time. Battery has a charged and low-charge indicator. Audible tone when charge is complete. Battery charge meter indicates the battery power status while in use. Audible tone when battery power is below 50%. Includes removable, rechargeable battery (item # 13258) charging station (item # 13255) and wall mount bracket (item # 13260). Product Specifications: Boom (Height): 26.2"-81.1" Base Opened (Width): 40.2" Base Closed (Width): 24.5" Base Clearance: 4.5" Casters: 3" Front/4" Rear

Company's Coming: A Passover Lift-The-Flap Book $8.49 It's Passover, and family and friends are coming over to celebrate. Young readers can lift the flaps and join the fun as the family in this lively story asks the Four Questions, samples the foods on the Seder plate, hunts for the Afikomen, and more. A great way to introduce the history and traditions of this important Jewish holiday to the very young.

Stanley Hardware Window Hook Sash Lift 751450 $22.59 Functions as a sash lift on double hung windows. Can also be used as a drawer pull. Hook design has smooth edges. Steel. Brass Tone finish. 1.63 x13/16 plate size.75 hook projection. 2 per card