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Off roading, riding the beaches, plowing through the snow are the many great pleasures of the Jeep. Sometimes referred to as Man’s Best Friend, the jeep provides the power and strength of four wheel drive, combined with a G.I. Joe feel that appeals to any guy. But one of the most stimulating aspects to the Jeep is the assortment of Jeep parts. A man can customize and rev up the Jeep to be whatever he dreams of.

Jeep Lift Kits, lighting, fender flares, roll cages, tires, rims, bumpers and tire carriers, racks, floor mats, and more make customizing easy. Jeeps with removable doors, roofs and equipped with roll bars are the most beach friendly.

Two of the most popular Jeep parts are the lift kits and roll cages. Pump your Jeep way up high with mega size tires and a roll bar – then be sure to buckle up for the ride of your life. Ride over rough terrain such as rocks, boulders, sand and more. A trip off roading in the desert is an amazing experience for you and your Jeep. Pack up a cooler and you’re off. continue reading…

There are many reasons to install a Jeep lift kit, but the most common reason is to allow for more clearance in your vehicle to deal with off-road obstacles. Installing a Jeep lift kit will also allow the user to run larger tires. There are also people who install lift kits just for the style. Added height and larger tires seem to give Jeeps a better look and stance. Whatever reason you may have for lifting your Jeep, there are several ways to go about it.

First and foremost, before you invest in any sort of lift kit, you need to decide exactly what type of driving you are going to be using your Jeep for. You need to ask yourself whether your Jeep is going to be more for show or for actual off-road excursions. You will also need to determine how much of a lift you want your kit to give you. After determining these factors you can decide what sort of lift you want and have it installed. There are several methods for lifting a Jeep. There are suspension lift kits, body lift kits, shackle lifts, coil spring spacers and spring-over-axle conversions. Smaller increases in lift are found in coil spring spacers and Jeep shackle lifts. These lifts will only give you about two inches on your Jeep’s height. Coil spring spacers are just what they sound like. They are spacers that are inserted under the base of the coil spring which results in a lift. Shackle lifts are leaf spring shackles that are longer and will lift the frame up from the leafs of the vehicle. These kits are both relatively inexpensive and can be installed at home. continue reading…

If you have just bought a stock Jeep and are planning on taking it off-road, you should note that a stock Jeep will be able to handle a dirt road better than most cars, but it will not be ready for any serious off-road excursions until you install a lift kit of some sort. Basically, if you want your Jeep to do the things that you see them do on television, you will have to invest some time and money into the vehicle. In the following article, we will review some important information on Jeep lift kits.

When preparing your Jeep for off-road excursions, you will want to tackle the lift kit before you go investing in off-road tires. If you install large, off-road tires on your Jeep before the lift kit is installed, you are going to run across some problems. Without a lift kit, larger tires may rub on the wheel wells whether you are on bumpy terrain or not. In fact, stock wheels on Jeeps are known to rub against the wheel wells when on rough terrain, so you can just imagine how bad over sized tires rub without a lift kit. Do-it-yourself Jeep lift kits are becoming very popular. At one time, there were large bills associated with installing a lift kit on any vehicle. Of course, there are some lift kits that are better installed by professionals, but there are now many that are more basic and can be installed at your own home without large labor fees from a shop. There are a wide variety of do-it-yourself Jeep lift kits to choose from. Most of these kits will be body lift kits and more basic suspension kits. There are several more advanced suspension kits that should be installed by a professional. The best thing about these Jeep lift kits that you can install at home may be their fair prices. Always make sure that you follow the directions closely continue reading…