Lift Kits Vs. Leveling Kits For Trucks - BANGOR, ME

So, you want to modify your truck. There are a number of different ways to change the appearance of your pickup to give it a different look, but two of the most common are body lift kits and leveling kits. If you have a truck, you might already be considering getting one of these two, but might not be sure of the difference - or perhaps you don't even know what your options are. Ultimately, it depends on personal taste and what you want from your truck.

Leveling Kits

When you purchase a standard pickup, typically the rear of the truck is slightly higher than the front. This is so that when you put a large load into the pickup, the rear won't appear to sag dramatically under the weight. Leveling a truck raises the front end to even it out for a more level appearance.

Lift Kits

Lift kits come in two varieties - a body lift or a suspension lift. Body lifts are more cosmetic and less expensive, allowing a truck to be raised up to 3 inches higher than it was originally. Suspension lifts are much more dramatic, requiring a number of part upgrades and replacements in order to give the truck a drastic lift the grants it that "monster truck" look. Either way, you can get larger tires and better ground clearance, but the suspension lift is significantly more aggressive and showy.

If you're looking for better off-road capability while preserving a distinct look that'll catch the attention of passersby, a lift kit is the way to go. Leveling kits are much more subtle and serve just to even out the truck without changing the rest of its appearance.