Suspension Kits & Components

Vehicles with suspension lifts have increased clearance for larger tires. This allows more customization for off-road, rock-crawling, mud racing, and other use to stand out at car and truck shows as well as tackle off-road obstacles.

Upgrading your vehicle with aftermarket suspension kits improves responsiveness when going off road. Driving on uneven surfaces at higher speeds requires quick adapting shocks and responsive spring setups. High performance suspension kits provide the necessary performance required to attack and tame the uneven terrain.

An air suspension or load leveler kit allows you to safely haul or tow larger loads with increased support and capacity. Adding an air suspension offers more options and freedom for your vehicle's capabilities.

A suspension lift kit is a set of components that raises the vehicle higher than the factory ride height. There are different forms of kits available. Leveling kits raise the front suspension to match the rear suspension height as trucks are designed to haul loads in the bed or pull a trailer. To compensate for the potential loads, trucks have a higher rear suspension stance from the factory. A leveling kit allows the preference of having a truck with an even stance. Other suspension lift kits raise the vehicle with both front and rear end suspension parts. The most common lift ranges available are between 2" and 8". Typical components included with suspension lift kits are coil springs, leaf springs, leaf spring shackles, torsion bar keys, shocks, brackets, and hardware.

The best suspension kit depends on several factors. First, determine what kind of lift you are looking for and how high of a lift you want. Are you looking for just a leveling kit or do you want to lift the entire vehicle 8 inches? Once you determine the type of kit desired and how high you want to lift the vehicle, search for kits that match those needs. From the results, your decision will be determined by your budget and the parts included in the kit. All kits offered on JEGS.com are high quality and most include a warranty for peace of mind.

The best air suspension kit is dependent on the vehicle's needs. Air suspension kits allow adjustability on both ride height and load requirements. When selecting a kit, determine the amount of weight the kit needs to be able to support if you plan to haul or tow. Next, narrow the options down for kits that meet your towing or hauling needs. Finally decide on a kit based on your budget, ease of installation, and parts included.

Depending on the kit, installation will be different. Instructions are available for kits online so that you can read and understand how to complete the project before purchasing. Once a kit is purchased, ensure all of the parts are present to complete the upgrade. Most air suspension kits require the replacement of the upper and / or lower control arms on the front and modifications or replacement to the springs and shocks on the rear. Some air suspension kits require manual inflation while others include an air compressor for easier inflation from inside the cab. Both require plumbing air lines with hose and fittings. Normal hand tools are used in most cases. If you need help, a JEGS expert is ready to answer your questions and provide recommendations or installation support.

When installing a suspension lift kit, the first step is to confirm you have all of the parts needed to complete the project. Double-check that all rear and front suspension components from the kit are present and ready for installation. Each lift kit will contain different components so understanding the included instructions is very important for a successful install. The most common parts that will be changed are the coil springs and leaf springs, leaf spring shackles, shocks, a torsion key (for torsion bar front suspensions), as well as brackets and hardware. Tools required included wrenches, sockets, spring compressor, pry bar, jack stands, floor jack, hammer, and others needed to complete the project. If help is needed a JEGS expert is ready to answer your questions and provide installation support or a recommendation.

A JEGS expert is ready to answer your questions and help you find the suspension kit and components that you require for your car or light truck.