Body lift kit

A lift kit is an aftermarket vehicle modification that lifts either the suspension or the body to give the vehicle a higher profile. They are often referred to as a body lift or a suspension lift, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Once a lift kit is installed, the wheel wells ride higher, allowing taller tires to be installed.

The body lift kit is a one, two or three inch lift kit that lifts the body from the frame. The kit is a lot cheaper than a suspension lift, and it consists of blocks or spacers. A body lift does not increase ground clearance, however, it might allow for slightly taller tires because it will increase the height of the wheel wells and/or provide more room in the engine bay for large engines.

Depending on the model of vehicle and the height of the body lift kit, additional money might have to be invested in raising the bumpers, extending the gearshift through the floorboard of the vehicle and making other modifications to accommodate the body lift. Although a body lift causes a vehicle to sit higher, it does not alter or improve suspension, or increase travel. In general, it is avoided by those offroading.

For more info on body lifts, check out this thread here: http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/724378-body-lifts-the-why-not-and-the-how-to.html