Suspension Kit Buyers Guide

What: Short-arm progressive-rate system for '97-'06 Jeep Wrangler TJsLift: 4 inchesParts include: Coil springs, custom-valved dual-tube shocks, extended sway-bar links, and a drop pitman armMSRP: About $925

What: Suspension system for '07 Jeep Wrangler JKsLift: 4 inches, designed for up to 37-inch tiresParts include: A rear-spring retention spacer, modular FlexArms, front sway-bar disconnects, extended brake lines, and an adjustable front track barMSRP: Lift with shocks, $1,128; system with lift, shocks, and arms, $2,198

What: Johnny Joint system for Jeep Wrangler and Unlimited TJsLift: 4 inchesParts include: Eight adjustable-length control arms with Johnny Joint ends, Rancho nine-setting shocks, and an Antirock front adjustable sway-bar kitMSRP: $2,074.95

What: Super-Ride and Super-Flex packages for the '07 Jeep Wrangler JKsLift: 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches, depending on the kitParts include: Chromoly control arms, Super-Flex joints, specially valved shocks. Super-Flex can be in standard or long-arm configuration.MSRP: $3,199.95

What: Lift kit for '07 Toyota FJ CruisersLift: 3 1/2 inchesParts include: Custom-built Bilstein shocks and heavier-duty front and rear coil springsMSRP: Starts at $1,089

What: Suspension kit for '07 Toyota FJ CruisersLift: 6 inches, for up to 35-inch tiresParts include: Stage I system has spacers for the factory struts; Stage II has coilover front shocks and six-way-adjustable rear shocksMSRP: Starts at $3,807

What: Suspension kit for '07 Toyota FJ CruisersLift: 3 inches, for 295/R70 tiresParts include: Strut spacers, preload spacers, rear coil-spring spacers, and hardwareMSRP: $249-$269

What: Suspension kit for two- and four-wheel-drive '07 Toyota FJ CruisersLift: 3 inches at the front, 2-inch rear lift; fits tires up to 285/75R16Parts include: Equal-to or stronger-than-stock material used for components, additional preload on the front springs, and rear shocks. Maintains OEM geometry.MSRP: Starts around $550

What: Suspension kit for '07 Toyota FJ CruisersLift: 6 inchesParts include: Extended steering knuckles, front and lower crossmembers with alignment cams, a rear adjustable track bar, and max-flex rear armsMSRP: $1,599