Lift Kits & Leveling Kits

A leveling kit raises the front of your truck to match the rear, removing the factory rake and making room for larger tires. Truck lift kits raise the whole vehicle for more ground clearance and bigger tire fitment. This collection covers both, from simple spacer leveling kits to complete lift systems from Eibach, Belltech, Carli, BDS Suspension, Cognito, Skyjacker, Superlift, Rough Country, ReadyLIFT and Rancho for Ram, Silverado, Sierra, F-150, Super Duty, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, Bronco, Wrangler and Gladiator.

Types of Lift and Leveling Kits

  • Spacer leveling kits: Strut or coil spacers, such as the Rough Country 2 inch kit for Ram 1500 or TeraFlex spacers for the Wrangler JK. The most affordable way to level.
  • Leveling with new parts: Kits like the Cognito 3 in leveling kit for Silverado and Sierra 1500, or Eibach Pro-Truck coilovers, which replace parts rather than space them.
  • Suspension lift kits: 2 inch suspension lift kits and larger systems with springs, arms, blocks and shocks.
  • Supporting parts: Lifted shocks from Bilstein, Belltech and Rancho, plus lift blocks, extended sway bar links and adjustable track bars.

How to Choose

Decide on tire size first, then pick the smallest lift that clears it. Larger lifts change driveline angles, steering geometry and ride quality, so they often need extra parts. Check each listing for model years, 2WD or 4WD, and notes about factory packages.

FAQ

Should I get a leveling kit or a lift kit?

A leveling kit is the simpler upgrade if you mainly want a level stance and modestly larger tires. A lift kit makes sense for more clearance. Our leveling kit vs lift kit guide compares them.

Can I install a leveling kit myself?

Many spacer kits are a driveway job with basic tools and a spring compressor where needed. See how to install a leveling kit.

Do I need an alignment after a 3 inch leveling kit?

Yes. Any change in front ride height changes camber, caster and toe, so get an alignment after install.

Lift kits for trucks: how to choose

Start with three questions: how much height you want, what tire size you want to run, and how the truck gets used. A daily driver that needs to clear a 33-inch tire is a very different job from a trail truck on 35s that tows on weekends. Answer those first and the list of truck lift kits that fit your truck gets short fast.

Then match the listing to your truck exactly. Every kit names the model years, cab, bed length and drivetrain it was built for, and many also call out trims (TRX, Rebel, ZR2, Trail Boss, Rubicon) or factory air suspension. A kit for a 2WD truck will not fit the 4WD version, and a 2019+ Ram 1500 kit is not the same as one for the Ram 1500 Classic.

  • 1 to 2.5 inches up front only: that is a leveling kit, not a lift. It removes the factory rake. Shop our leveling kits page for those.
  • 2 to 3.5 inches at both ends: a spacer, spring or lift coilover kit. Most bolt to factory mounting points.
  • 4 inches and up: a full suspension lift with drop brackets or new knuckles, longer shocks and often new sway bar links and brake lines.

Use our tire size calculator to see how much taller a new tire is, and the ride height and wheel fitment calculator to check how lift height, wheel offset and tire width work together.

Lift kit types compared

A spacer kit keeps your factory springs and shocks and adds height with a block of metal or poly. Rancho puts typical spacer lifts at 1 to 2.75 inches and full suspension lifts at about 3 to 6 inches. Here is what each type costs on our store right now:

TypeTypical liftWhat it replaces or addsPrice on our store
Spacer lift kit2 to 2.5 in, both endsStrut and coil spacers, rear blocksBody Armor JL 2.5 in $230, TeraFlex Cherokee 2 in $109.99 to $222.99, BDS Ranger 2.5 in $303.99
Lift springs and spacer kits1.5 to 3.5 inTaller coil springs, strut spacers, rear spacers or blocksEibach Pro-Truck $275 to $1,822.99, Rough Country 3 to 3.5 in $549.95 to $1,119.95, TeraFlex JL 3.5 in $839.99
Lift coilover and shock systemsAdjustable, up to about 3 inComplete coilovers or ride-height-adjustable shocksBilstein 6112 Tundra front kit $977, Eibach Pro-Truck coilover systems $1,565 to $1,822.99
Rear lift blocks and shackles1 to 8 in, rearBlock between leaf spring and axle, or longer shackle$64 to $302.99 (Superlift, BDS, Tuff Country, Apoc Industries, Skyjacker)
Spring and shock suspension systems2 to 3.5 in, both endsNew coil springs, often matched shocks, links or bracketsRancho Wrangler kits RS66142BK $613.99 (shocks separate) and RS66121BR9 $1,055.99 (with RS9000XL shocks)
Suspension lift with drop brackets4 to 9 inCrossmember or knuckle drop, longer shocks, linksBelltech 4 in Silverado kit $1,333.99, Rough Country 6 in Gladiator $2,481.99, Belltech 6 to 9 in kits listed to $4,588
Performance coilover and bypass systems2 to 5.5 inRemote-reservoir coilovers, shocks, often armsCarli shock packages $779.28 to $883.64, full Carli systems listed to $8,315
Body liftAbout 3 inPucks between body and frame, suspension unchanged$223.99 to $526.99

A body lift makes room for tires without changing suspension geometry, but it adds no ground clearance under the frame or axles. A suspension lift adds real clearance and changes how the truck rides and handles, so it needs more supporting parts.

Lift kit sizes: 2, 3, 4 and 6 inch

Lift heightWhat it suitsExamples on our store
2 to 2.5 inch lift kitA level stance plus a little rear height, one tire size upBDS 2.5 in Ranger $303.99, Rough Country 2.5 in JL Rubicon $519.95, 2 in front and 1 in rear Colorado and Canyon kits $204.95 to $319.98
3 to 3.5 inch lift kitThe most common bolt-on lift for a bigger tire and a level stanceRough Country 3 in Ram 1500 (2012-2018) $549.95, 3.5 in Ram 1500 (2019-2024) $679.95, ReadyLIFT 3.0 SST $500.99
4 inch lift kitBigger tires and trail clearance; often new knuckles or bracketsBelltech 150212TP 4 in kit $1,333.99, Zone Offroad 4 in front struts $230.99 each
5 to 6 inch lift kitMuch bigger tires on trucks built for looks or off-roadZone Offroad 5 and 6 in front struts $230.99 each, Rough Country 6 in Gladiator $2,481.99
6 to 9 inch liftShow trucks and the biggest tiresBelltech 6 to 9 in kits for Ram 1500, F-150 and Silverado listed at $2,595 to $4,588

Strut assemblies sold "each" are a front-end part of a lift, not a complete kit, so check what else your build needs.

Lift kits by truck

Each truck page below lists only parts for that model, which is the fastest way to shop.

TruckLift options on our storeExample prices
Ram 1500Rough Country 3 and 3.5 in, Eibach Pro-Truck springs and coilovers, Belltech 6 to 9 in$549.95 and $679.95, Eibach $275 to $1,822.99
Ford F-1503 in front lift, Belltech 6 to 7 in kits$689.95, Belltech $2,718 to $4,588
Silverado and Sierra 1500Belltech 4 in and 7 to 9 in kits, Zone Offroad 6 in front struts$1,333.99 for 150212TP
Jeep Wrangler and GladiatorBody Armor 2.5 in spacers, Rough Country 2.5 to 6 in, TeraFlex 3.5 in, Rancho suspension kits, Skyjacker long travel kits$230 to $2,481.99
Jeep Cherokee and Grand CherokeeTeraFlex 2 in for XJ and KL, Rough Country 2.5 in, Eibach Pro-Truck$99.95 to $1,145
Toyota TacomaBody Armor 2.5 in strut spacer, rear lift blocks, Belltech kits$95 spacer, $259.09 blocks
Toyota TundraBilstein 6112 front kit, 0 to 3.1 in, for 2022+, plus Bilstein front shocks for a 2 in lift and Tundra lift kit rear shocks$977 kit, shocks $132.99 to $180.99
Ford BroncoLeveling kit, Belltech 0 to 4 in and 4 to 7.5 in kitsFrom $138.99
F-250 and F-350Bilstein B12 2 in coil springs, Carli shock packages and systems$399 springs, Carli from $881.28
Ram 2500 and 3500Carli coils, Bilstein 5160 shocks by lift height$299 to $553

For the 4Runner we list a Body Armor 2.5 in strut spacer for 2015+ 4WD models on our Tacoma and 4Runner suspension page, but no complete 4Runner lift kit.

Brands we carry

Each brand leans toward a different kind of build. Belltech has the most listings here, from Trail Performance shocks to complete 6 to 9 inch kits, though many show as sold out, so check the listing. Bilstein covers 5100, 6112 and 8100 shocks and coilovers sold by lift height; see Bilstein 5100 shocks. Skyjacker lists 47 kits and components, including long travel Jeep kits. Eibach Pro-Truck kits pair lift springs with matched shocks, mostly for the Ram 1500. Carli builds premium coils and shock packages for Ram and Ford Super Duty trucks; browse Carli Suspension. Rough Country covers budget 2.5 to 6 inch kits, and BDS, Superlift, ReadyLIFT, Tuff Country and Zone Offroad fill in blocks, component boxes and bolt-on lifts. Rancho adds quickLIFT loaded struts ($274.99 to $305.99), the RS66350R5 Level It kit for 2001 to 2010 Silverado and Sierra HD trucks ($324.99) and complete suspension kits for the Jeep Wrangler and Silverado 1500; see Rancho.

What else you'll need

A lift changes more than ride height. Check each listing's notes, because some kits include these parts and some do not.

  • Alignment: always, after any front lift. Camber and toe move as soon as the front rises.
  • Shocks: lifts of 2 inches or more often need longer shocks, especially at the rear. Bilstein and Old Man Emu shocks are sold by lift height.
  • Upper control arms: on many independent front suspension trucks, bigger lifts push the upper ball joint toward its limit. Aftermarket upper control arms restore caster and camber range.
  • End links, track bars and bump stops: longer sway bar end links keep the bar at its proper angle, an adjustable track bar re-centers a solid axle, and extended bump stops stop the suspension hitting its limits.
  • Driveline and brakes: big lifts can need carrier bearing shims, longer brake lines and speedometer recalibration for taller tires.

Install notes

Spacer kits are the easiest job, and most owners with a spring compressor or a shop that can swap struts finish in an afternoon. Lift springs and spacer kits take a full day. Kits with drop brackets, new knuckles or cut crossmembers are a shop job for most people and can take one to two days. Torque every fastener to the kit's instructions with the truck at ride height, re-check them after the first few drives, and book the alignment for right after install.

How much is a truck lift kit?

On our store, spacer lifts start around $100, 3 to 3.5 inch bolt-on kits run about $500 to $1,120, and 6 inch and taller kits cost $2,481.99 and up. Premium coilover and bypass systems from Carli go well past that. Add installation, an alignment, plus wheels and tires if you are going up a size.

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Lift Kits & Leveling Kits FAQ

How much do lift kits for trucks cost?
On our store, spacer lifts start around $100, 3 to 3.5 inch bolt-on kits cost about $500 to $1,120, and 6 inch kits start at $2,481.99. Installation and an alignment are extra.
What is the difference between a lift kit and a leveling kit?
A leveling kit raises only the front of the truck, usually 1 to 2.5 inches, so it sits flat. A lift kit raises both the front and rear, usually 2 inches or more, for more ground clearance and room for bigger tires.
What size lift kit do I need?
Work back from the tire size you want. Bigger tires need more lift, but how much depends on your truck, wheel offset and tire width, so check the tire notes in the listing and compare sizes with our tire size calculator.
Are lift kits bad for trucks?
A quality kit installed correctly is not bad for the truck, but it changes geometry. Expect an alignment, more wear on ball joints and CV joints with bigger lifts, and slightly lower fuel economy with taller tires.
Do I need longer shocks with a lift kit?
For lifts over about 2 inches and most full lifts, yes. Many kits include shocks, and brands like Bilstein list shocks by lift height.
Is a body lift or a suspension lift better?
A body lift is cheaper and keeps the factory ride, but adds no ground clearance under the frame. A suspension lift adds real clearance and suits off-road use, but costs more and needs more supporting parts.
Will a lift kit affect towing and payload?
A lift does not raise your truck's rated towing or payload capacity. Taller tires and a higher stance can make the truck feel less stable with a heavy trailer, so stay within the factory ratings.