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Lifts On A Budget

Get it up for less than 350 bucks

By Sean P. Holman

Super Boost
What: Superlift ’07-’12 Jeep Wrangler JK 2-Inch Lift Kit
About: This kit is an affordable way to fit 33x12.50 tires on JKs with no further modifications. Superlift uses taller coil-spring isolators, which retain factory ride quality for both two- and four-door models. Unique closed-cell foam bumpstops control compression travel at both ends. Options include Superide shocks, which provide an additional four inches of travel, alignment cams, maximum-articulation Rockrunner link arms, sway bar quick disconnects, and six different steering stabilizer configurations.
MSRP: $220.00
Info: Superlift Suspension Systems, 800/551-4955, www.superlift.com

Jacked Tundra
What: Skyjacker ’07-’12 Toyota Tundra 3-inch Performance Strut Kit
About: Skyjacker has you covered for your ’07-’12 Toyota Tundra with a complete 3-inch Performance Strut lift that features new Performance series struts that retain the factory coil. The rear lift on this kit is achieved using Skyjacker blocks and U-bolts. Rear Hydro, Nitro, or Monotube shocks are available and sold separately.
MSRP: $337.00
Info: Skyjacker, 318/388-0816, www.skyjacker.com

Leaf Lift
What: Offroad Design’s Zero Rate Add-A-Leaf
About: ORD’s Zero Rate Add-A-Leaf is a great way to pick up an inch of lift height on leaf-sprung trucks. Originally designed for fullsize GM trucks, they’ve been proven to work great in any spring-over leaf suspension. Because it’s built to bolt into the pack as an actual leaf, you can use them on front or rear as a leveling tool or on both to boost the height one full inch. As a bonus you can offset the axles to the front or back to help increase tire clearance. Available in either 2.5-inch-wide or 3-inch-wide to match your project needs, new U-bolts are available and are often necessary. Shocks, brake lines, driveshafts, and sway bars should be checked but rarely need to be changed at this lift height.
MSRP: $40.00
Info: Offroad Design, 970/945-7777, www.offroaddesign.com

Easy Up
What: ACOS Adjustable Coil Spacers by JKS Manufacturing
About: Whether adding clearance for larger tires, compensating for heavy accessories, or trimming an unlevel vehicle, ACOS adjustable coil spacers make it easy to alter ride height on Jeeps. The fine-pitch threaded design delivers much greater precision than fixed-height spacers. Heavy-duty adjustment rings are easy to operate with the suspension unloaded, using only an Allen wrench to lock and unlock.
MSRP: From $260.00
Info: JKS Manufacturing, 308/762-6949, www.jksmfg.com

More Lift
What: Mountain Off-Road Enterprises Jeep Body Lift Systems
About: M.O.R.E.’s Body Lift Systems come with 1-inch-lift pucks and new polyurethane body mounts. Save time and money by installing the complete M.O.R.E. Body Lift System under your Jeep. Replace those old, worn out rubber body mounts with specially formulated polyurethane bushings that are soft enough to allow flex yet tough enough to withstand heavy-duty off-road abuse. These mounts will not squeak or make noise. Applications include ’76-’86 Jeep CJ-5s and CJ-7s, as well as ’87-’06 Jeep Wrangler YJs and TJs.
MSRP: From $158.38
Info: Mountain Off-Road Enterprises (M.O.R.E.), 877/533-7229, www.mountainoffroad.com

Toughen Up
What: Tuff Country ’11-’12 Chevy Silverado 2500HD/3500HD 2-inch Lift Kit
About: Looking for a small amount of lift for your ’11-’12 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra HD truck? Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension’s new 2-inch lift kit is the perfect choice. This lift kit uses front replacement torsion bar keys and rear cast-iron lift blocks with extended U-bolts to lift the vehicle. The included torsion bar keys re-index the factory torsion bars, which lift the truck without cranking on the bars. New shock absorbers are not required.
MSRP: $249.95
Info: Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension, 800/288-2190, www.tuffcountry.com

Big Is Better
What: BDS ’05-’12 Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty 2-inch Leveling Kit About: Give your late model Ford F-250/F-350 truck an improved stance and level appearance with BDS’ 2-inch leveling kit. Machined from solid 6061 aluminum, the coil spacers bolt in place and provide the additional height while new ball joint alignment cams allow you to properly align your vehicle. BDS 5500 series shocks are included for all four corners. Best of all, every BDS kit comes with a lifetime No Fine Print Warranty.
MSRP: $305.27
Info: BDS, 517/279-2135, www. bds-suspension.com

Jeep Synergy
What: Synergy Suspension ’07-’12 Jeep Wrangler JK Spacer Kit
About: Poly Performance Synergy Suspension Jeep JK Synergy Spacer Kits are available in 0.75-inch front and rear, 1.75-inch front and rear, and 1.75-inch front and 0.75-inch rear configurations. Manufactured from high-density polyurethane, these spacers maintain factory ride quality and install on top of the stock spring easily. Options include front lower shock extension brackets and rear shock relocation brackets.
MSRP: From $65.00
Info: Synergy Suspension, 805/242-0397, www.synergysuspension.com

Higher Zone
What: Zone Offroad ’99-’04 Ford Super Duty 2.5-inch Mini-Pack Leveling Kit
About: Whether you’re looking to level your ’99-’04 Ford Super Duty or improve the stance after the addition of a winch bumper or snow plow, Zone offers a five-leaf mini-pack that provides 2.5-inches of lift. Unlike an add-a-leaf, this mini pack achieves most of its lift from the thickness of the pack rather than re-arching of the OE leaf springs. This upgrade retains ride quality and adds additional load capacity. An adjustable track bar is also included to re-center the axle.
MSRP: $295.95
Info: Zone Offroad Products, 888/998-9663, www.zoneoffroad.com

By Sean P. Holman
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