What To Consider Before Installing Honda Lift Kits

By Lou Manning


It is very important to first get to know what Honda lift kits are if you have an idea of buying them. They are a type modification done to vehicles which lifts the suspension or the entire body of the vehicle itself. The reason for doing such a modification is to install wheels larger than the existing ones on to your vehicle.

It is possible to do so since the wheel wells become higher once the lift kit is installed. Today, you are able to find two different types of these kits in the market. The first is the body lift and the second is the suspension lift, both having their separate advantages and disadvantages.

Instead of using springs to increase the height of the vehicle, you could use blocks to elevate the body alone, so that only everything over the frame will be elevated once modified. Most often, since the purpose of getting one of these modifications done is to increase the comfort of the driver as well as the passengers when driving on bumpy or uneven roads, the suspension type is recommended. Even though, this type of modification may cost more than a simple body lift kit.

The suspension type, on the other hand, has a positive effect on ground clearance and offers better travel too. Replacing front and rear shocks with such a kit will raise your vehicles suspension by two or three wheel sizes easily. It is also the best solution to improving the articulation of your vehicle.

For some people, installing such kits to their vehicles has become somewhat of a trend. Some even try to outdo others by installing the most advanced types of lifts available in the market today. Most springs used for such a modification comprise of coils, air and leaf springs, and torsion bars.

It is not so easy to deciding on which type to go with if you do not know exactly what you need. You will also find many of such kit manufacturers who offer several additional features as well. To choose the proper type, you should consider their cost, ride quality, performance capabilities, customer service, and warranty.

The internet may probably be the best way to find a ratio chart that gives you an idea about the type of gearing that is suitable for your vehicle. The importance of Re-gearing is its ability to keep the mileage of a vehicle as normal as possible. Therefore, when looking to do such a modification, it is wise to look into all the other requirements as well and get an idea of the price you will be looking at.

Prices of different lift kits differ from manufacturer to manufacturer depending on models ad type. Besides the price of the kit, you should consider the cost of re-gearing and tires as well. The best way to choose the most suitable Honda lift kits is by talking to an experienced mechanic, if you do not have any experience in the subject.




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