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What Is The Biggest Lift Kit I Can Install On My Truck?

September 27, 2022

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 3-inch Rough Country lift kit

Biggest Factory Lifts You Can Do For Your Pickup

Tired of riding around on your stock suspension setup? We get it - stock suspension kits are great for trucks riding off of the dealership lot, but as you begin to drive on them and they start to get the usual wear and tear, you'll most likely begin to see your ride quality decreasing, rougher handling over bumps, and of course, a limited setup when it comes to compatible wheel and tire sizes, which we'd hope you're planning on upgrading to at some point.

A lift kit might just be your best option here, as they have numerous advantages over stock suspension kits for your truck and its overall driving experience. But say you don't want to do a complete overhaul of your truck's chassis (which we get) - what are your options if you want to get a lift while keeping with factory settings? We'll show you today - come check out the biggest factory lift sizes that you can do to any pickup, whether it's a midsize, half-ton, or full-size option.


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2015 Ford F-150 with 3-inch Rough Country lift kit

What Is A Lift Kit And What Are The Benefits of Getting One?

A lift kit is exactly what it says on the tin - it's a collection of parts and components that allow your truck's body to rise higher off the ground. In most instances, lift kits will come in any variety of sizes, but the most popular that you'll see generally are three, four, and six-inch options.

The advantages of lift kits are subjective depending on what you want them for, but you can break them into two separate camps: The first consists of drivers who are looking for more ground clearance for their trucks when they want to take them off-road, as more ground clearance gives you much more leeway when climbing over rocks and making sure that harmful debris doesn't kick up into your engine. The second group of lift kit users usually just wants more space to fit bigger wheels and tires, but of course, the added clearance for road shenanigans is great too.

What Are The Different Types of Lift Kits?

If you're looking for a lift kit you've probably come across the terms body lift and suspension lift in different products, but what do they mean? Quick runthrough of each are below:

Body Lifts: These are the ones you'll be looking for if you want to keep your factory suspension setup intact. Body lifts are installed by removing the body of your truck away from its frame, and then installing the kit from there. This way, your truck will keep the suspension geometry it came with while still giving you the space you need for wheel and tire upgrades.

Suspension Lifts: Suspension lift kits are what you see raising trucks up to eight or ten inches high, as they're designed to raise the overall height of the suspension system itself. That's great on its own, but it comes at the cost of significant changes to suspension geometry and an overall decrease in ride quality. For that reason, this type of lift is only really done to show trucks.


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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 with 4-inch Rough Country lift kit

What Is the Biggest Body Lift You Can Do To Your Truck?

So, we've determined that if you want to keep with your factory suspension, you'll want to do a body lift - but how high can you go? In most instances, you'll be just fine sticking with a 4-inch lift kit or a 6-inch lift kit, as these will give you all the extra space you need for the additional upgrades you'll want to do to your vehicle.

Just keep in mind that it's not just the additional height that you'll want - lift kits are complex systems, and when installing one you'll also want to be sure that you're adding other crucial suspension components like shocks, coilovers, brake line extensions, and other parts. Luckily, most lift kits on the market will come with these components included, which makes installation that much easier.

What Is The Best Budget-Friendly Suspension Brand?

When it comes to budget suspensions, Rough Country is the undisputed market leader. Most lift kits come in at prices that can hover around $2000-3000 if not more, but Rough Country is able to slice these almost in half while still giving you phenomenal ride quality, excellent warranty protection, and all the parts you need to make your lift a success. Rough Country lifts are available in any size from 2 to 6 inches high and more, and you'll be able to find a kit that fits your specific year, make and model of your truck, no sweat.

Of course, it's not just Rough Country running the show, and you'll also find some great lift kit options from other leading brands like Cognito, Tuff Country, Superlift, and more. Each of them have lift kits that are available now in our inventory for prices that we're sure you can't find anywhere else.


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Convinced that a new lift kit is the best bet for your truck? Head over to our suspension store now and pick out the size that fits your needs - then, fill out a quote and we'll get your price to your inbox within 24 hours. Of course, feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the best lifts for what you're trying to do - our team is always standing by and ready to elevate your build!