Can the Dealership Lift My Truck or SUV?

Try a Lift Kit on your Truck or SUV

Lift kits are a common piece of aftermarket equipment in the automotive dealership space. Drivers install lift kits to maximize the off-road capabilities of their vehicle, whether by increasing ground clearance or by improving ride quality. Lift kits also give a more aggressive air to a vehicle while allowing drivers to use larger, thicker tires.

The term "lift kit" often encompasses two different forms of modification. Traditional lift kits raise the height of the vehicle two or more inches while adding various structural changes. Leveling kits add a small increase in vehicle height while evening out the suspension. Lift kits provide maximum ground clearance and are best for extensive off-roading in deep condition. Leveling kits are far more modest, and are ideal for plowing or towing.

Lift your Truck or SUV at the Dealership

Many lift kits are quite complicated, requiring changes to brake lines and drive shafts. Thus, having a knowledgeable expert install one is crucial.

Traditionally, all lift kits were aftermarket modifications. Since the dealer did not supply these kits, drivers often had to worry about voiding their warranty. This concern was especially relevant if the driver chose to have a third party install the kit. But in 2019, Ford Performance released a leveling kit for its Ranger and F-150 vehicles. This kit allowed for better front ground clearance while increasing approach and breakover angles. And as a Ford Performance product, the kit offered a warranty-compliant way to modify the vehicle.

Yet the 2019 Ford Performance Off-Road Levelling Kit is not the only lift kit that Ford dealers can install. Ford dealership technicians are highly trained and certified, with ample expertise in many areas of vehicle repair. Thus, they can install lift kits on many different brands of pickup truck.

Lifting a vehicle at a dealership makes financing the kit easier. The price of lift kits can vary widely, running from the hundreds to the thousands of dollars. However, when Ames residents buy a new truck or SUV at a Ford dealership, the price of the lift kit can be included in the vehicle's overall financing plan.