If you drive a truck or SUV, there are likely two reasons why you chose the vehicle—for its enhanced functionality, such as off-roading and load-hauling, or because you want to make a statement on the road. For some drivers, it’s both. If you can relate to either of these interests, you’ll benefit from adding a lift kit to your vehicle. Here are just a few of the reasons to invest in this ride modification. 

3 Benefits of a Lift Kit for Your Truck or SUV

1. Get More Clearance

The modification works by raising either your vehicle’s suspension system or its body, increasing the overall height of the truck or SUV and leaving more space between the wheels and the frame. In addition to having a better view of the world around you, this modification will give your vehicle more clearance in rough terrain. With higher ground clearance, you can climb and descend steeper hills as well as maneuver across rockier terrain, improving the performance of your vehicle. 

2. Make Room for Larger Tires

If you’ve always seen your truck as an all-terrain tank, allow it to reach its full potential. The added space between the body and the wheels will allow for the installation of larger tires. You can then tumble across rocky or rutted paths and move through deep snow or mud without worrying about damaging your vehicle.

3. Personalize Your Vehicle’s Appearance

While it might be far from a monster truck, a lift kit will certainly transform the look of your pickup truck or SUV. While enhanced performance and maneuverability will make those private, off-road drives all the more exciting, your ride’s new posture will make you feel proud to drive on even the smoothest, most crowded highways. Modify your SUV or truck to suit your personality whether you’re headed on an adventure or just to the hardware store.

If you’re eager to add a lift kit to your ride, head to Tennessee’s Cookeville Tire & Auto today. They have over 25 years of experience providing quality auto repairs, whether the problem lies in your car’s transmission, brakes, or engine. They’re also experts at maintenance and modification services, such as installing a lift kit or rotating your tires, and they offer a two-year warranty on parts and labor. For more information on their offerings, visit the website or call (931) 526-9022 to make an appointment for your vehicle’s makeover.