Learn About Jeep Lift Kits in Wheeling

When you think about the Jeep brand, what is it you consider first? The thing that most immediately comes to mind is likely “off-road-ability.” Why? Since the time the first Jeeps were released up through the present day, new Jeep SUVs have been designed with off-road ability in mind. You could say it’s in their DNA. Whether you’re specifically looking for a Trail-Rated® model or you just want extra articulation ability, water fording ability, or extra-rugged 4×4 ability to help you on days when the Washington, PA weather is bad, a Jeep lift kit can go a long way in improving your Jeep’s stock off-road ability. Jeep lift kits also add uniquely rugged aesthetic appeal to all models, whether you choose a Jeep Renegade lift kit or Jeep Cherokee lift kit. Learn more with Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Explore Your Jeep Lift Kit Options Near Steubenville, OH

You have many options for Jeep lift kits near Steubenville, OH and even St. Clairsville, OH. But you’ll want to pick the right one for your needs. With that in mind, read more about your lift kit options here:

Body Lift Kit

The body lift kit is among the least expensive options and is most often used to enhance the cosmetic appearance of a Jeep. That said, here are some features of this kind of lift kit: 

• 1-3 inches of added space between the Jeep body and frame
• The Jeep suspension and wheels are kept intact

Budget Boost / Coil Spring Spacers

Though a budget boost will require you to make minimal suspension modifications, it’s a primarily cosmetic lift, similar to a body lift. Added benefits of this type of lift include:

• Coiled spacers put on top of your vehicle’s existing coil springs
• The ability to add larger tires in many instances
• Ride quality generally is similar to stock
• Adds about 1.5-2 inches of lift

Coil Lift Kit

This is the minimum lift kit we’d recommend to fairly serious off-roaders in Moundsville and beyond, as it offers:

• Longer coil springs added for 2-3.5 inches of suspension lift
• Increased articulation abilities vs. stock specs 

Short Arm Lift Kit

The short arm lift kit involved major suspension modifications, adding many benefits over and above coil spring lifts. Here are some highlights for this type of Jeep lift, whether you’re choosing a Jeep Grand Cherokee lift kit or a Jeep Wrangler lift kit:

• Longer front and rear coil arms for over 2-6 inches of additional lift vs. stock specs
• Extra ground clearance
• Larger sway bar links and larger shocks

Long Arm Lift Kit

For the most serious off-roaders, only the long arm lift kit will do. Why? This top-of-line lift kit adds the most available lift height and abilities. That said, installation requires serious modifications and often, welding. Thus, installation is best left to the pros, like our service technicians. Regardless of where you get your long arm lift kit completed, it provides the following features:

• Requires welding and fabrication to install
• Offers long control arms (hence the name) that are mounted further back on the Jeep frame than normal 
• Provides better suspension angles in addition to extreme articulation and crawling abilities
• Control arms can sometimes get caught on rocks when on Martins Ferry, OH trails
• Adds 3-6.5 inches of lift or more

Core Jeep Model Highlights & Specs

Before you decide on purchasing a particular Jeep Wrangler lift kit, Jeep Cherokee lift kit, or Jeep Grand Cherokee lift kit, we suggest further researching the specs of your current Jeep. If you haven’t yet bought a Jeep, look into which Jeep offers the specs closest to what you want. Here’s a handy comparison guide to get you started:

• Jeep Wrangler: This iconic Jeep SUV offers a leading link front suspension, a trailing arm rear suspension, and stands at 73.6 inches in height with 17-inch standard alloys
• Jeep Grand Cherokee: A short and long arm front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, 17-inch wheels, and a 69.3-inch height define the Grand Cherokee.
• Jeep Cherokee: With a strut front suspension, a multi-link rear suspension, and 17-inch wheels, the Cherokee stands tall at 65.7 inches in height.
• Jeep Renegade: A strut front suspension, a multi-link rear suspension, 16-inch wheels, and 66.5 inches of height are some of the characteristics of the new Jeep Renegade.
• Jeep Compass: From its standard 16-inch wheels to its strut front and rear suspension, to its 64.6 inches in height, the Jeep Compass is a well-rounded compact SUV choice.
• Jeep Gladiator: Multi-link coil solid axle front and rear suspension components, not to mention 17-inch wheels and a stately 75 inches in height make the Gladiator an imposing pickup for your Washington, PA on and off-road travels. 

Shop Jeep Parts & Accessories Near Steubenville, OH

Still have questions about Jeep accessories? Reach out to our Elm Grove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram parts center near Martins Ferry, OH today. You can also check out our selection of Jeep off-road-ready vehicles for sale in Wheeling or our Wheeling guide. We can’t wait to help you find the perfect Jeep and Jeep lift kit for your needs!