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When you want to lift your four wheel drive up you have two options. The first option is the more common, and is known as a suspension lift. This involves replacing the springs and shock absorbers currently in your vehicle with larger springs and shock absorbers. Most people will get a heavier duty set as well, to cope with driving on uneven terrain for hours at a time. The only issue with this type of lift is that if you go much more than 4 inches, you get a lot of sideways movement, especially when you go around a corner on the road. Your car no longer steers or brakes as well as it used to, and you get considerably more wind resistance.

The alternative then is a body lift. Many people prefer to lift the body and a the suspension, as lifting the body is done with solid blocks (meaning the car won't move sideways because of it). A body lift involves fitting little blocks (usually 2 inch) in between the body and the chassis. The bolts that hold the two together are replaced with longer ones and your car now sits 2 inches higher. The only issue is that everything attached to the chassis stays where it was originally; the radiator, bull bar, rear bar, sidesteps and anything else that was attached. You can move this up too, but it can be a lot of work.

Some vehicles don't require anything to be done after a the lifting of the car's body, but others may. A good combination to go with is a body lift and a suspension lift as you will limit the sway when going around corners. A body lift is much cheaper, but it means you still have the original suspension, which may need replacing anyway.

I have written more about the Body Lift Kit and the Suspension Lift.

Spring Season Vehicle Preparation Tips From Mark Salem

As the spring season is getting closer, homeowners usually do spring cleaning inside and around the house to eliminate residues left by the winter season. But Mark Salem, host of the automotive talk show Under the Hood that airs on KTAR 92.3 FM and 620 AM in Phoenix noticed that some people doest do spring cleaning for their vehicles. He said: “After a winter of cold wear and tear, it’s incredibly important to have your car ready for the other extreme - a summer of scorching wear and tear. First and foremost, leaving the salt and road dirt all over and under your car is a bad idea. Hit the local self-serve car wash to make the car less vulnerable to rust – and more valuable when you sell it.”

“Before your attention turns to beaches and barbecues, make sure to follow these simple steps. They’ll ensure that you get to and from those summertime happenings, comfortably and safely. Spending your day waiting for a tow truck when you’re dressed in beach wear may not be what you had in mind." he added.

In connection with this, Mark Salem has provided vehicle owners with effective spring cleaning tips as well as spring driving preparation tips. According to Salem, the first thing to do is to swap out or rotate tires and check tire pressure. Because it is the end of the winter season, Salem said drivers should replace their winter tires with all-season tires to cope up with the environmental condition. He also added: "make sure all tires, including the spare, are properly inflated and balanced. Appropriate tire pressure will increase gas mileage and decrease tread wear ". Checking brakes is one significant thing to do to prepare for the spring season. Mark Salem said: "after a winter of heavy braking to avoid ice, be sure to check your brakes, if you hear excessive grinding, squealing, screeching or chatter, get the brakes checked."

Changing your vehicle's fluids including oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid is also important. The winter season might have caused these fluids to become dull and useless, so you should replace those fluids with new ones.

For the vehicle's ventilation, you should check and have your air conditioning to undergo pressure-test. Check the vent temperature of the cooling system. Salem said the required temperature should be at least 55 degrees or less.

It is also recommended to inspect your vehicle's belts, hoses, and wires like Jeep spark plug wire for possible wear outs or leaks. Finally, to protect your car from the harsh and warm sunlight, Mark Salem recommends applying protectants, like vinyl on your car's seats to avoid fading and cracking.

About the Author

Lisa Ziegler is a 29-year old native of Waldport, Oregon and is currently working as a senior research analyst in a top Automotive Research Consultancy firm.

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