Suspension lift kits are a system of springs used to raise a vehicle by suspending the frame, body, engine and power train above the wheels. It is a modification, often done by Jeep, truck, suv and offroad enthusiasts to raise the ride height of their vehicle. Suspension lift kits have become tremendously popular among people who wish to give their automobiles a unique or beefy look.

You can spend a few bucks on some performance shocks and simple brackets to completely change your rig’s height and look. You can also opt to ditch the stock springs and shocks altogether for a set of adjustable air bags. Or, if so inclined, you can go with something like a 15″ body and suspension lift kit that requires an air-traffic controller to pull into your driveway.

Though some people install a suspension lift for aesthetic purpose, others purchase it for its principal purpose– to lessen the jarring of the automobile that is caused by irregularities in the roads traveled. Since the wheels of an automobile accelerate, stop, and steer it, the suspension lift kit must also serve to keep the wheels in close contact with the road surface at all times. Suspension lifts (also referred to as lift kits or leveling kits) enable steeper ascent, descent and breakover angles, higher ground clearance, and helps accommodate larger rims and tires

Whether you wanna lift your rig for a cool look, better performance or towing big loads, the market has every option covered. It is just up to you to choose a trusted online lift kit shop for the perfect product for your beloved vehicle.

In order to get a smooth road ride and improved handling for off-road use, you’ll need to get a quality lift kit. All kits will give you more ground clearance, of course, with the increased wheel travel helping to smooth the trails. A quality kit will include performance shocks that not only rebuff bumps and ruts; they can do wonders for your on-road handling as well.

Whether you use your rig for work or play, a high-quality suspension lift kit lends a major change to your rig’s altitude and attitude. Looks and performance are both seriously altered, hopefully for the better. There are a lot of kits and styles available, so careful consideration must be taken to meet your lift needs and stay within your budget. Luckily, an eager suspension industry is waiting to serve you.

There is an abundant online lift kit shop in the web. With just one click, you may readily purchase top of the line suspension lift kits of a particular brand and type.

More than just egghead engineers, the Skyjacker design team all have field-proven expertise, so they know what does and doesn’t work. Plus, these Skyjacker designers only make parts that they’d feel proud about putting on their own rigs.

SkyJacker knows one thing: people always enjoy trekking out into the great outdoors to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living. Adventure is in our DNA, and Skyjacker crafts suspension accessories that fuel this natural urge to press ever farther along the unknown road ahead. To these intrepid explorers, Skyjacker is the name you can trust to get you out into the darkest corners and back again.

The history of Skyjacker shows a clear dedication to off-roading, and that’s why they use only innovative designs, advanced engineering, and the toughest materials for their parts. Ask any sunburned dune surfer, rock crawler or mud bogger, and they’ll raise up hosannas on behalf of SkyJacker Lift Kits. For all of your Skyjacker needs, online parts and accessories stores will likely have all that you are searching for. Not only do we have an extensive selection, but our everyday low prices and 1-year low price guarantee ensure that you get the best deals on Skyjacker accessories right here.

Here are some SkyJacker product and brand reviews that I found on the web:

“Good product. Greatly improved bump steer problems on 1995 Jeep Wrangler with 4″ lift and 12.5″ x 33″ tires”

“I am really pleased with the skyjacker steering stabilizer, It really has helped with keeping my jeep steady and between the lines.”

“This is the second pair of skyjacker leaf springs I have ordered, and have yet to be dissappointed. The springs were shipped exceptionally fast. I have used skyjackers in all of my trucks and have had no problems. I will be ordering a third set to finish out my 81 Toyota truck, and it’ll be ready for the trails!”

“I was really impressed in the timely manner in which the add-a-leafs where shipped and arrived to me. Installation was a bit tricky. On Chevy Silverados, the gas tank sits in the way of removing the front driver side spring eye bolt. Instead of taking the leafsprings out I had to drop the axel. Make sure you disconnect the brake line brackets so you have enough room to lift the frame up. I also found it easy to reinstall the springs by putting tape around the leafs before lifting them up to join them the spring with the eye bolts. C clamps are a must. Over all it is a pretty simple installation. The add-a-leaf is exactly what I was looking for to get rid of the sagging in the rear end.”

“I am very satisfied with both the appearance and performance of these springs. I added 1.5 inch lift to the rear and 2 inches to the front and it looks and drives “right on”.”

“The SkyJacker suspension is awesome! I ordered the skyjacker add a leafs for my 2001 dodge ram 1500 to raise the rear 2 inches. It did what I wanted and didnt stiffen up my springs that much. Im very happy with them and would use them on other vehicles too, Thanks.”

There is no mistaking the fact that the future of the recreational four-wheel drive vehicle is beginning to look ever more uncertain. As with a lot of lifestyle choices these day’s there are those who seem happy to ignore the health warnings (It’s my choice and all that) as is the case with smoking for example, but inevitably when a wealth warning becomes self-evident then people become more likely to sit up and take notice.

I think it would be fair to say that if you asked the average American motorist a few years ago about driving a more fuel efficient car they probably would have politely backed away from you as if you were slightly mad. I recall visiting the USA a few years ago and being dumbfounded by the cheap cost of fuel especially as it was priced in gallons. This practice was abandoned long ago in the UK partly due to the European Union but also I think to hide the true cost, after all despite the metric system most people still refer to how many ‘miles per gallon’ they get from their car.

It’s pretty startling how things have changed in the last few years, when I read motoring articles from the USA nearly all have some reference to high gas prices or how to save money by using alternative fuels. Some people seem to be experimenting with all kinds of things often resulting in blowing up their engines as a result. One thing which seems certain is despite the occasional fluctuation in price the days of cheap motoring for all are set to be a thing of the past.

Until recently the manufacturers of less fuel efficient cars have been able to confidently sit back and raise two fingers to the traditional environmentalists who have been arguing against recreational off-road vehicles for a number of years, regarding them as a harmless but irritating group of misguided hippies. Now as with any evolutionary process it’s a case of adapt or die and Jeep are determined to evolve.

I recall a few years back I used to catch the bus to work which although took twice as long as driving and meant a long walk at the other end I felt happy in the knowledge that I was not contributing to the chronic congestion which blighted my city. Most days the commute was fairly uneventful and I could hide in a book or turn up my music if some mad person insisted on sitting next to me and then started to ask if I liked sponge cake or saying something like “nice weather for ducks”.

Occasionally the bus would simply not turn up and just as I was despairing, my saviour would arrive in the form of a green Jeep Cherokee driven by someone I used to work with. “Morning JB want a lift” he would say and to the envy of the large crowd at the bus stop I would proudly jump in and we would roar away albeit with some cringe worthy music blaring out but you can’t have everything.

These were heady days and I would listen to my friend tell me quite proudly “just had a service done, cost me £500!” Blimey what’s the fuel consumption like I said, “Well I get at least 30mpg if I take it easy” he would say and then floor it to get through the traffic lights so I guess 30mpg was a little optimistic. I became strangely attached to the car though and although the cream leather interior seemed ludicrously impractical it was easy to understand the appeal.

Apart from the obvious military requirements the demand for a vehicle which could be driven off-road without falling to pieces is what spawned the whole SUV market and believe it or not there are still people out there who genuinely need a rugged vehicle. Jeep has returned to their roots with the all-new Cherokee with the latest version not offering any concessions in the styling department. The softer lines of the previous model have been beefed up and the Jeep philosophy seems to be if you are going to stand the costs and ridicule of driving a 4×4 you can do it with masculine pride. Jeep has set a realistic sales target for the Cherokee in the UK and as we’ve seen with the smoking ban if someone really needs one, they will have it regardless.

Devices the likes of a Jeep Hitch Step are one of the few things that may seem of little or no importance in the grand scheme of things but these items make for an easier time all around. Having a Jeep Hitch Step in one’s Jeep takes the strain as well as stress off the entire matter each and every time a cargo has to be mounted onto the Jeep. Little details do add up to a whole and the big picture is so much more convenient to contend with when there’s the Jeep Hitch Step.

There are, of course, a medley of other automotive parts that one can equip one’s Jeep. However, if one has an inordinate amount of cargo to lug around at regular intervals, the Jeep Hitch Step is one add-on that can more than hold its own with all the others.

Just examine how mounting encounters go. First, one has to lift the cargo. This process cannot be rushed into, willy-nilly. One can hardly hurry, full steam ahead, without making certain that the cargo is secure once it is loaded. For Jeeps that do not have a hitch step, the cargo can either be fastened for it to be secured. However, with a hitch step, one can just hitch the matter to the protruding item and cargo security is taken care of. No need to jump through hoops looking for a rope, a piece of string, or any thing else just so one can secure the cargo.

And though it becomes tedious at times, one knows one must see to such bothers because the alternative—that of letting the cargo be—is unacceptable. After all, it is not like one can simply trust in the whims of fate, believing an unsecured cargo will arrive safe and sound to where it should. There are times when hoping for the best is called for but this is not one of them. Hence, trust in the Jeep Hitch Step, not in such things.

For 60 years Jeep has been providing drivers with amazing cars, ones that are to die for. Not only do these cars look great and fancy but they also provide the best performance. The quality of these vehicles is outstanding. The Jeep brand has been serving countries with a wide range of great rides from day one, July 23, 1941 to be exact. With amazing four wheel drive capabilities, Jeep has put a smile on many drivers’ faces. From the olden day Jeeps that looked like they could have served in the First World War, to today’s newest technology jeeps, they are all fantastically manufactured.

Just three of these beauties are the Grand Cherokee Laredo, Grand Cherokee Overland and the Grand Cherokee SRT8. And then just a little bit of info on these;

Grand Cherokee Laredo

This vehicle would suit anyone that likes to take pride in what they ride. It is a beautiful looking car that has body color rear and front fascias, the normal 17” good looking aluminum wheels and accent color body side molding.

Grand Cherokee Overland

This is for the driver who likes to play hard and show off what they have. With these foam heated seats you will be sitting on, everyone’s going to want to get a ride. This jeep is kind of in between the three we are talking about, it’s not a contemptible vehicle but it’s not exquisitely fit for a queen, it’s just in between! Features of this hot ride include its beautiful suede and leather trim overstated on the seatbacks of the driver and passengers seats, and four 18” 7 spoke wheels.

Grand Cherokee SRT8

When many people first heard of the capabilities of this vehicle their response was simply, “wow”! And now we can see why. Some of this beauty’s features include; its 6.1 liter V-8 engine, new front fascia reduces lift and drag and of course, its ability to go to from 0 to 60 miles per hour, in 5 seconds! Wow!

Besides the grand features of these vehicles, they are also available in the most stunning colors;

• Black

• Stone White

• Bright Silver Metallic

• Brilliant Black Crystal

• Jeep Green

• Light Greystone

• Midnight Blue

• Magnesium

• Steel Blue Metallic

• Mineral Grey Metallic

Choose your Jeep Grand Cherokee in one of these fabulous colors and you won’t regret your decision.

There are a lot of benefits of purchasing a Jeep Grand Cherokee, not only will you have all eyes on your car and the best driving experience but you will also be behind the wheel of the U.S Government’s highest rated vehicle for safety. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has the uppermost rating for crash testing of front impact. Other safety features include top of the range air-bags, anti- lock break system and ESP (electronic stability program). With all these safety measures it does not mean that you don’t have to wear your seat belt – you should have it securely fastened at all times while you are driving.

Ok, maybe when you think of jeep tours you think of those pink jeep tours in Arizona. There fine, I am not disparaging that kind of tour. But I wanted to experience something more exotic, more remote and I found it when I traveled to Iceland in late fall. I have been craving some adventure and not being particularly athletic; I wanted the kind of adventure that didn’t require heavy lifting or long hikes at high altitude. So, I looked into the tours being offered from Reykjavik and came across a number of tour operators offering super-jeep tours.

First let me say that you may not think that Icelander’s are into off-roading, there you’d be mistaken. There are tons and tons of off-roading to be had in that country. And, the super-jeeps are just that, super – super cool that is. A lot of these four wheel drive trucks are brands that aren’t offered or common in America, like the Nissan Patrol or Land Rover Defenders. These trucks get a glacier trekking outfitting and come out looking like they could tackle just about anything. And, turns out they almost have to.

I booked a trip with a tour operator and chose one of their glacier tours which, obviously, are available all year. On the way to the glacier (don’t ask me t try and spell the name of the glacier) we had to ford two streams. Actually they were more like rivers. These super jeeps all have snorkels just for this purpose, a truck accessory that I have never really given much thought to. That could be because I didn’t know what they were for, well now I do. Just in case you don’t know, a snorkel is for crossing streams so that the engine can keep drawing in air for combustion instead of water, which is a no-no.

Then we got to the glacier and we had to stop to lower the tire pressure in the massive tires on our tour jeep. For glacier tours, the jeeps, in my case Land Rover Defenders, can only hold 5 people for weight considerations and you must deflate the tires a little bit. Anyways, once this was complete we headed out onto the glacier and after a few minutes were surrounded by white and sometimes the blue-green ice common in glaciers. It was spectacular. Our driver was very experienced and the jeep certainly up to the task with GPS and others gadgetry. This wasn’t just your 5 mph jeep tour, like we were at Disneyland or something. No, our driver took chances and went over steep ridges and over some small jumps. It was thrilling, beautiful and surreal.

Then about half way through the tour we stopped for a light lunch. We had some Icelandic goodies and then some beer and schnapps (not the driver). The driver created a table and benches out of snow and we sat there eating and drinking somewhere on a huge glacier on this tiny island nation just below the Arctic Circle – what an adventure.

I went seeking adventure and I got it. But I also found beauty and some of the most exotic and surreal scenery I have ever witnessed. If you are into adventures, you have to try this someday.

I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler sport, I just purchased a 4.0″ rockkrawler X factor plus short arm suspension lift, which old man emu shocks would be the best. I am looking for a comfortable ride as well as superior off roading capabilities

The Jeep Commander is a mid-sized SUV introduced in 2006. Its first public appearance was commenced at the New York Auto Show in 2005 and debuted as a sports utility vehicle in 2006. It came out as a 7 passenger SUV with just about 2 inches longer than the Grand Cherokee.

Upgrades have been made in the engine and overall features for the 2008 Jeep Commander. The 2008 Commander is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the Sport 4X2 to the Overland 4X4. “The Sport 4X2 is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 14-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. The Overland 4X4 is equipped with a standard 5.7-liter, V8, 330-horsepower engine that achieves 13-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.” With this specification, one evident quality of the Jeep Commander is its capability to drive off the road.

The new Jeep Commander holds a big similarity with the original Jeep Cherokee, but has been made more modern through its auto body parts, sleeker looks and attractive finish. The Commander is undoubtedly a Jeep due to its apparent use of Jeep design cues. Such Jeep exclusive features include the seven-slot grille, trapezoidal wheel openings, and squared-off lines with flat surfaces. It’s been added with allen-head bolts along the wheel openings and a decorative headlamp module to create a more technical look.

Its exterior standard features include fender flares and door handles that match the body color for a smoother line, a flip-up glass window in the back lift-gate, and heated power mirrors that fold against the body of the car.

The interior may not show-off excessive luxury features, but it is totally roomy and well-designed. The seats for seven are nicely shaped and padded. Standard interior features include power front windows, heated power mirrors, eight-way power driver’s seat, air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM/CD six-speaker audio and tire pressure monitoring warning.

According to usnews.rankingsandreviews.com 2008 Jeep Commander does fairly well in federal government crash tests “Safety features on the 2008 Jeep Commander include the expected LATCH child-seat restraint system, multi-stage airbags for the front seat, and side curtain airbags for all seats, and both traction control and stability control as well as an accident response system that turns off the fuel pump, lights the interior of the vehicle, and unlocks all the doors, if the airbags deploy.”

Is putting a lift on a grand cherokee considered a “death trap”? I dont want to put an expensive suspension lift on my jeep if its going to unstable. Another option is 2″ Coil Spacers. Its cheap and looks good, but i heard that they wear down to the point my wheel could just fly off at any point. What should I do?