Are you looking at ways to improve your off-roading experience in Texas? New truck tires can help, but if you're serious about going off-road, there's a better option: Lift Kits.

A lot of people think that Texas lift kits are only about aesthetics, but the truth is that they can genuinely improve performance when you're off-road. Not only that, but they can also help prevent damage when you're going over uneven terrain with debris.

So let's talk about what lift kits do, and how they improve your off-roading experience.

The Basics of Lift Kits

The core idea behind lift kits is simple: They alter the suspension of your car or truck, raising the body upwards by a few inches, and leaving the wheels more room to move up and down as you drive.

A standard lift kit enhances or replaces several key components:

• Shock absorbers. This is one of the key enhancements, installing better shocks that are capable of absorbing more of the impact from rough terrain.
• Bigger springs. The springs in a suspension system are crucial for keeping the vehicle body lifted and do a lot of the work in absorbing impacts.
• Control arms. The higher suspension requires longer and stronger control arms to hold everything together.
• Bushings. Likewise, bushings need to be upgraded to ensure all the moving parts don't create unnecessary friction.

How Lift Kits Improve Your Off-Roading

So, what do lift kits actually do, once you're off the beaten path? There are several big advantages.

1 - Better clearance

The biggest benefit is the improved ground clearance. Adding a few extra inches will do a lot to ensure your car or truck can clear any debris on the ground and handle bumpy terrain without bottoming out. This is crucial because every time a vehicle bottoms out or hits debris on the ground, that's doing damage to the undercarriage.

2 - Improved wheel articulation

When going off-road, your wheels aren't always going to be level. You need wheels with a lot of independent articulation so that one wheel on an axle can be higher than the other without tipping the vehicle over. This can help reduce the chance of rollover on highly uneven terrain.

3 - Better visibility

You also want to see as much as possible when you're going off-road, and lift kits definitely help with that. You might be surprised at how much more you can see around the vehicle, just from being lifted up a few extra inches.

4 - Smoother ride

Off-roading will never be silky smooth - and many think the bumps are part of the fun - but you don't want the bumps to get out of hand. They can damage the internal components of the car, not to mention knocking around people in the cabin. A lift kit will create a smoother, less damaging ride.

The Wheel & Tire Superstore is your source for Texas truck tires, rims, suspension upgrades, and much more! If you're thinking about installing a lift kit, please contact us with your questions - or just come by for an in-person consultation!