Body Building
What: Performance Accessories Jeep Wrangler Premium Lift System
About: You don’t need an expensive full-suspension system to raise your ’07-’12 Jeep Wrangler JK high enough to run 35-inch tires. Performance Accessories’ Premium Lift Systems combine a body lift kit with a coil spring leveling kit, to raise the vehicle a total of four inches. This system is easy to install and includes reinforced nylon body blocks, high-grade hardware, front spring spacers, and a unique CNC-machined steering extension. The system even includes a set of Performance Accessories’ urethane Gap Guards to cover the space between the frame and body. The Wrangler JK Premium Lift system is the best way for new and experienced Jeep enthusiasts to inexpensively upgrade to larger wheels and tires without spending thousands of dollars for a full aftermarket suspension kit.
MSRP: $179.99
Info: Performance Accessories, 928/636-7080, www.performanceaccessories.com
Aim Higher
What: Top Gun Customz Progressive Coil Springs
About: Top Gun Customz offers a line of progressive-rate coil springs for Dodge (Ram) and Ford trucks. Available in the following lift heights of 2.5-, 3.5-, 6-, and 8-inch, these coils can be combined with quality shocks for a huge increase in ride comfort. The initial rate of these coils is softer than stock. As the spring compresses more, the rate increases. Being super soft on the street with a higher level of performance and control off-road, these springs offer the best of both worlds. The springs are shot-peened and pre set, and then powdercoated black for long lasting durability.
MSRP: From $279.95
Info: Top Gun Customz, 877/274-9362, www.topguncustomz.com
Pucker Up
What: Fabtech 2-inch Leveling Kit
About: Obtain increased ride height by 2-inches over stock with Fabtech’s leveling kit for late-model Chevy Silverado and GM Sierra 1500 pickups. The American-made billet spacers mount to the top of the factory coilover shocks for a quick and easy installation. Leveling kits allow use of a 32-inch-tall tire.
MSRP: $134.50
Info: Fabtech, 877/432-2832, www.fabtechmotorsports.com
Lift and Level
What: Truxxx ’04-’12 Nissan Titan Lift Kit
About: Truxxx’s 2-inch Nissan Titan lift now includes 1-inch rear lift blocks and utilizes ¼-inch steel construction that is laser-cut and welded to precision tolerances. The top and bottom end plates butt against the spacer tube to achieve the highest level of strength. The welds hold the spacer together while the end plates carry all the load of the suspension. The Truxxx lift kit does not change preload and maintains the stock smooth ride. No disassembly of strut or after-installation maintenance is required. Installation of this kit allows up to 33-inch tires on stock offset wheels. Truxxx products are 100-percent made in the U.S.A.
MSRP: $347.00
Info: Truxxx, 888/660-5892, www.truxxx.com
Leveled Out
What: Trail Master ’04-’12 Ford F-150 Leveling Kit
About: The new Trail Master leveling kit for the ’04-’12 Ford F-150 adds 2-inches of ride height that levels out the front-to-rear stance of the truck and allows the use of bigger tires. While some leveling kits simply use a 2-inch coil spacer, Trail Master divides the lift by using a 1-inch urethane coil spring spacer and a 1-inch aluminum bolt-plate spacer that sits on top of the coil/shock assembly. This unique feature prevents excessive coil spring preload that can cause a harsh ride and inhibit the spring’s ability to properly oscillate. It also limits the overall length of the coil/shock assembly to keep ball joint angles within their proper operating range, eliminating the chance of contact with A-arms or other components when the suspension is under full compression or droop. This system comes with everything you need, including high-grade hardware and is manufactured in the U.S.A.
MSRP: $125.99
Info: Trail Master Suspension, 928/636-7080, www.trailmastersuspension.com
XJ Upgrade
What: Rough Country Jeep Cherokee XJ 3-inch Lift
About: Rough Country Suspension Systems now offers its newly redesigned 3-inch suspension lift for Cherokee XJs. This all-inclusive lift features everything you need to hit the ground running, with an exciting upgrade to the previous design. The kit now features nitrogen-charged N2.0 shocks with custom 10-stage variable valving. With this redesigned system, you’ll be paired up with some of the most versatile shocks on the market—balanced for performance on- and off-road and custom tuned for this application. This lift also ships with a set of lifted coil springs, which help level the vehicle while providing enough clearance to run up to 31-inch tires. The standard kit ships with rear add-a-leaf springs while an upgrade to a full set of new rear leaf springs is offered.
MSRP: From $255.95
Info: Rough Country Suspension Products, 800-222-7023, www.roughcountry.com
Ready To Go
What: ReadyLift ’07-’12 Tundra 3-inch SST Lift
About: ReadyLift Suspension has used its proven engineering methods to produce a true 3-inch Smart Strut Technology (SST) Suspension Lift System for Toyota Tundra trucks. The 3-inch intermediate system fits all ’07-’12 Tundra body styles and allows up to 35-inch tires with minor modifications, while retaining the great ride and handling characteristics that come stock. This is a complete suspension lift kit that includes a powdercoated steel strut extension, front differential drop spacers, skidplate spacers, and a 1-inch rear lift block. A 2-inch rear block that provides a little more rear lift is optional. The SST strut extension and diff drop bracket has been designed to provide 3-inches of front suspension lift while retaining the OEM-safe suspension geometry. Unlike other kits, the ReadyLift 3-inch suspension system requires no cutting or strut spring pre-loading and installs quickly and safely using the provided heavy-duty hardware. All ReadyLift kits are guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects.
MSRP: From $339.95
Info: ReadyLift Suspension Inc., 800/549-4620, www.readylift.com fw