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Suspension lift ~ is it worth it?

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clbarclay:
It depends on the nature of the lift as to whether they actually allow you to fit bigger tyres.

I can't speak for short 4x4s like LR90, but on a range rover for example with a large overhang and long wheelbase the increase in departure and breakover angle can be very beneficial.

AbyssDJ:
not as much use on a short wheelbase vehicle as they are on a long wheelbase, where the chassis rails are used as skids :roll:  :wink: NOT THAT I'VE EVER TOOK PART IN THAT OF COURSE! 8)

Range Rover Blues:
It helps with aproach and departure angles, especially with an overhang.  If done right you cab also release some extra articulation (not that you need a lift to fit longer shocks) and of couorse your car will be more capable due to your wallet being so much lighter :lol:

Blue is lifted, the LSE is lowered.  Guess which one is easier to drive on the road (ignore the fact that Blue is totally invisible to other drivers, and the LSE is becoming translucent)

cardiff_gareth:
It also helps you max wading depth

electricbluebadger:
Dont forget that probably the biggest advantage is that correctly matched lifted springs and shocks will normally have much more articulation than the standard set up, therefore your wheels will stay in contact with the ground and hence you will have traction more of the time when off roading, a wheel off the ground or losing traction means no drive from that axle if you haven't fitted aftermarket diff locks

Cheers Steve

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