Over the course of their usage in the public realm, lift kits have garnered a plethora of erroneous and haphazard myths. Unfortunately, these myths have had a huge impact on the public perception of lift kits, leading to their overall unpopularity in most markets. Here are some of the most prolific myths about lift kits and other off-roading upgrades. 

“A Truck Lift Kit Voids Your Warranty”

In reality, a truck lift kit does not void your warranty in any way, assuming that the lift kit does not damage any components that are not covered by the operation. However, if you are still unsure or worried about this prospect, it is probably best to ask your mechanic if the type of lift kit that you have will instantly devoid any warranties on your truck. Just know that in most cases, the answer will be no.

“Truck Lifts Affect Towing”

In reality, lift kits do not affect towing in any negative manner. In fact, if we are counting leveling kits as a type of lift kit, the kits may actually assist you in towing a larger load. Many load-bearing vehicles purposefully install leveling and lift kits to give their suspension enough room under load to function in bumpy areas. Funnily enough, this myth actually comes from the misconception that you should use tow hooks to connect a load to your bumper for towing, which is completely false and unsafe.

“Leveling and Lifts Kits Are the Same”

Most lift kits and leveling kits are similar in their function, but the way in which they interact with the car suspension is completely different. A lift kit raises the front and rear of your truck suspension, allowing you to have larger tires and more options when installing different types of hub-centric wheel spacers. A leveling kit only lifts the front of the truck suspension to match the rear height.

“Brake Lines Are Too Short for Lifts”

Brake line length does not affect your ability to install a lift kit in any way. In most cases, brake lines are allowed to have extra amounts of line to help facilitate lift kit installation. This not only ensures that your vehicle is compatible with most lift kits, but also that you will not have to do more work to install your lift kit in the first place. If you are concerned about brake lines having too much slack, brake line relocator kits are an option that will help you easily and firmly secure your brake lines. These relocator kits come with the added benefit of helping you avoid stress and damage to your brake lie system, helping extend the overall life of your brakes.

“Body Mount Bolts Bend”

This is not as much a myth as it is a generality. In most cases, any metal will break under repeated stress. This is because metal degrades with movement, rather than degrading due to compression or temperature. However, it is false to claim that body mount bolts will bend due to a lift kit. Instead, this idea is rooted in the fact that hard use off the road will stress and break metal eventually.

“Lift Kits Cause Ball Joint Blowouts”

Another common myth that we often see circling around is that lift kits can cause ball joint blowouts. Luckily, with newer models of trucks, this does not happen as frequently. On the other hand, older trucks with larger wheels and tires may have this problem due to the increased load bearing. Even in older trucks, the tire size is the most common cause of ball joint replacements. Lifting an older vehicle will necessitate additional maintenance, but don’t let that stop you from getting yours lifted!

“Lift Kits Lower Vehicle Value”

Depending on the buyer's particular preferences, any alterations to a vehicle's exterior make it either more or less appealing. Cosmetics are subjective, and it's difficult to predict how others would react to a lifted truck. On the other hand, the fallacy that upgrading your truck's suspension will depreciate its value is based on two facts. The sort of suspension modification and the quality of the kit's installation are two of these criteria. When you install a lift kit that requires new replacement parts, the suspension is usually permanently altered. It's expensive to remove the gear from a potential buyer's home, which could lower the ultimate sale price. There are no long-term effects from leveling kits. As a result, customers won't have to worry about spending a lot of money to remove changes.

“Lifts Separate From the Body in Accidents”

It's nearly impossible for a raise kit to split from the body in an accident if it's built correctly and with high-quality materials. The high-tensile bolts would only snap if the force of the hit was so great that the entire vehicle is destroyed. A kit normally has 12 to 16 mounts to guarantee that everything stays securely attached.

“You’ll Get Holes in the Floor From Off-Roading”

Hard off-roading has the potential to rip holes in the floor. However, this only happens if you use low-quality lift blocks with the wrong diameter.

To avoid damage to the vehicle's body, uniform solid lift blocks must be the same size or larger than factory body mounts. Cracked flooring is common with kits that have a smaller diameter than factory mounting.

“Lifts Make a Vehicle Top-Heavy”

A normal four-wheel-drive vehicle's weight distribution is roughly 25% body and 75% wheels, tires, axles, powertrain, and other components.

Lifts always change the handling of a vehicle to some extent. A body lift lifts the vehicle's lightest portion and reduces handling fluctuations. Although handling is still influenced, it is significantly less than with similar height suspension lifts.

We hope you have enjoyed our article covering the most prolific myths about lift kits and off-road upgrades. While there are a lot of myths surrounding lift kits, in the end, only you decide what to believe. As such, consider trying out a car with a lift kit or talking to an owner of one today to find out the ins and outs of lift kit ownership. Once you’re done and ready to get your lift kit installed, be sure to reach up to Supreme Suspensions today.