Or does it mostly just improve the ground clearance? I was off roading recently and came upon a few obstacles where having a greater angle of approach would have helped me get over the obstacle. Wondering if a lift kit would improve this situation or not, and, if so, by how much?
2006-10-12 12:36:28 · 2 answers · asked by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
What gives you more angle is getting what hinders it the most out of the way. On most vehicles the front bumper limits what angle you can take. I would say that the suspension lift is the 1st thing to do as it will lift the whole vehicle where the body lift will lift the body, but leave the bumper where is is presently. Like was stated before you will loose stability the higher you go and the driveline components you will have to watch closely as everything will be at a steeper angle i/e your driveshafts mainly.
2006-10-12 13:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by waltnsue2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether you do a body or suspension lift. Suspension lift is probably what you want.
Yes, if you have a greater angle of approch then you will be able to clear larger obstacles, but raising the vehicle also raises its center of gravity making it more likely to tip over. This will also depend greatly on what vehicle you are driving.
2006-10-12 19:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by Slappin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋