Can you lift a truck with just spacers?

Contrary to popular beliefs found on those threads, the answer is no. Spacer lifts aren’t bad if you install them correctly, and as long as the spacers don’t lift the truck too high. Issues arise if the spacers are too high, causing issues with suspension.

What is a 2 inch spacer lift?

AEV’s 2″ Spacer Lift is a feature packed solution for Gladiator owners looking to add larger tires and improve ground clearance without having to replace their factory coil springs and shocks. AEV’s ProCal SNAP is a simple, electronic recalibration module that plugs into your vehicle’s OBDII diagnostic port.

How thick is a 2 inch leveling kit?

SO, a 2″ leveling spacer is 1.2″ thick. 2.5″ lift = 1.5″ thick spacer.

How much does a 2in Lift Cost?

A basic two-inch leveling kit costs on average between $60 and $100, with more advanced two-inch leveling kits costing between $125 and $1,000. Installation fees for a two-inch leveling kit are on average around $300.

How much is a 2 inch lift?

How much lift do you get from a leveling kit?

A leveling kit involves hardware to slightly raise the front of the vehicle so it matches the stock height in the back. A leveling kit is usually designed to provide a maximum lift of about 2 inches in the front.

Does a spacer lift increase ground clearance?

Usually, spacer lift kits only allow you to raise your truck by a few inches. They do not give your truck more ground clearance. If your goal with installing a lift kit is to improve your suspension and increase your ground clearance for a better off-road experience, spacer lift kits simply will not affect that.

How do spacer lifts work?

Fixed amount of guaranteed lift: A spacer basically changes the height of the spring pad. A spacer will give a fixed amount of lift that will never change. The coil spring, used in conjunction with a spacer, can change lift height (due to wear or a change in weight), but the spacer will never change height.

How thick is a 2 inch spacer?

You would want something called a “2 inch spacer”. The spacer itsself, however, will only be about 1″ thick. And you should not stack a spacer on top of those quick lift shocks. Don’t combine any lifts that end up netting you more than 3″ in the front.

Is a 2 inch leveling kit enough?

A two-inch level is more than likely not enough lift to mandate getting new shocks. Not only should the stock shocks be long enough, but many of the leveling kits, especially the higher-end ones, have shock relocation mounts built-in so you can use your stock shocks.

How much lift can I get with a strut spacer?

Some trucks can only go up to 2” of lift using a strut spacer before seeing issues with ball joints or suffering major problems. We’ve done the research and engineering so that you don’t have to.

Is the number of spacer spacers the same on all trucks?

The number isn’t the same on all trucks though, depending on the length of the lower control and where the lower strut mount is located, the spacer thickness can vary greatly. That’s why we specifically engineer each kit to the advertised lift height.

What is a spacer lift and why are they popular?

Spacer lifts are popular because you get the aesthetics of a lifted truck without the bigger investment of a complete suspension lift.

How big is a front spacer lift on a jeep?

On this Rough Country lift, the front spacer measured 2½ inches, while the rear was only two. The allure of a dirt-cheap suspension kit has made the spacer kit one of the most common suspension upgrades on the market. Along with the evolution of the modern Jeep platform has come the evolution of the modern spacer lift.