Lift Kit 101

• Are Body Lifts Bad?

  With a body lift the vehicle body is raised up off the frame and without affecting the suspension. Over the years body lifts have gotten a bad rap, thought of as a cheap/sub-par way to lift a vehicle. The truth is over the years there have been companies that cut corners and offered incomplete ki...

• Can I install the kit myself or should I have the dealer install?

  Ultimately that will depend on a few factors to include the install difficulty of the kit, your skill level and the tools required. Your product warranty will stay intact whether you self-install or go through one of our dealers to install the products. We give each kit a difficulty rating on the...

• Do I need to regear my vehicle when lifting to install larger tires?

  Regearing is not a requirement when lifting your vehicle to install larger tires. Your vehicle will continue to operate with factory gearing, but may feel more sluggish during acceleration with larger tires installed. The act of regearing refers to swapping out your axles ring and pinion gears to...

• Do Zone Offroad lift kits come with shocks?

  All Zone Offroad suspension lifts are designed to be complete systems and include everything you need down to the hardware packs and stickers. When shocks are necessary/recommended for a kit you will find those listed on the product page. You also have the option (not recommended) to purchase a k...

• What is the difference between leveling kits, suspension lifts and body lifts?

  There are 3 primary types of lift kits, suspension lifts, leveling kits, and body lifts. Each has pros and cons to include cost, lift height, installation difficulty and vehicle performance. Leveling Kits: From the factory, many vehicles, especially trucks are designed to with a lower ride hei...

• What tools do I need to do an installation myself?

  Short answer, it depends. In general you should have basic hand tools (sockets, ratchet, wrenches and a hammer) on hand for any install. Beyond that depending on the kit you are installing and the vehicle it is getting installed on. We include a list of any specialty tools needed under the instal...

• Where can I find the install instructions?

  Each product page has a link to the .pdf  step-by-step instruction guide. Additionally you can search through other .

• Which lift height is right for me?

  Zone Offroad offers several lift heights and lift styles to meet your needs. Choosing the right lift height will ultimately depend on few factors: Build Budget (taller lifts are typically have more parts and are more expensive) Wheel/Tire Size (larger/wide sizes will require larger lifts) Height...

• Why should I lift my truck or Jeep?

  There are several reasons to lifting your truck or Jeep, from improving ground clearance, allowing room for larger tires to be installed, increasing offroad capability and even simply for appearance reasons to help your ride stand out from the pack. It should be said that not all lifts are create...