Understanding Adjustable Heights Lift Kits: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
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Suppliers are often not open about this topic from the initial purchase. However, at Fulcrum Suspensions we believe in honesty and providing customers with all the information relevant to their purchase. The below is not exclusive to Fulcrum Suspensions, every brand of lift kit and every company that sells lift kits understands the below and works through it.
In the title of this lift kit a specific height increase is referenced. Although this is accurate, due to the complicated nature of suspension and numerous varying factors between each vehicle, such as accessories, factory ride height, sag due to age, use and pre-existing conditions. There will always be a tolerance for the final lift height increase that your 4WD receives both front and rear may vary to the one listed in the products title.
If we are provided with all the correct constant load details and we supply the correct springs. Your 4WD will get the correct lift height, within tolerance of as advertised. However due to external factors the tolerance my vary as much as + or – 15mm.
External factors that affect lift heights- On top of our engineering, we have installed this lift kit on thousands of 4WD’s across Australia and each with various setups. This has given us the data to determine the average lift height increases. The height increase referenced in the title of this lift kit is based on that average number.
- If the vehicle has sagged already due overloaded springs caused by age, use and accessory installation. Then lift height change will likely be greater than the one listed in the products title. However, even with pre-existing sag the lift will take the vehicle back to OE ride heights + the increased lift mentioned.
- Every vehicle that comes off the factory floor has a tolerance variation in factory ride heights. Therefore, the final before and after measurements, both front and rear will always be different from vehicle to vehicle. Which means that even though this lift kit specifies a specific lift height in the title, due to the varying standard ride heights of each vehicle the lift you may receive will vary.
- If you do not provide our team with the correct info then we will not be able to supply you with the corrects springs, which will affect the lift height increase. Be sure that when our team reaches out to confirm all details you give them all info required.\
Our suspension experts will call you to confirm all details and requirements before processing your order. We do this to make sure you get the best service and the best lift kit for your 4WD. Don’t stress about the finer details as we will take care of it. However, we note the below so you can understand the complexity.
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