ATV lift kits increase clearance for larger tires and allow operation in deeper water, mud, and snow. Installation can be done in hours with common tools, but extreme kits may require additional parts. Consider the vehicle’s increased height and instability, and add a snorkel system and wheel spacers for stability.
The All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Lift Kit is designed to give the ATV more clearance for larger tires as well as allow the machine to operate in deeper water, mud and snow. There is an ATV lift kit available for almost every model of two and four wheel drive machine made. Depending on the ATV lift kit, the entire installation can be done in a matter of hours using common hand tools. Increased fender-to-tire clearance, increased performance, and a visual statement that separates a raised ATV from a standard lift suspension often makes the inclusion of an ATV lift kit an anticipated addition to any machine.
A typical ATV lift kit is designed to increase the suspension travel of the ATV by installing lift blocks between the shocks, suspension, and swing arm of the machine. With the average ATV lift kit, nothing else is required to change except the addition of the kit itself. On some of the more extreme lift kits, extended brake lines, drive chains, and wheel spacers are often required to complete the lift kit installation. Longer driveshafts and suspension parts like front A-arms are often required when installing the most radical lift kits on an ATV.
It is important to consider the additional height of the machine whenever an ATV lift kit has been installed. The vehicle is likely to be rollover prone and unstable due to the increased ride height. Another consideration when installing an ATV lift kit is the addition of a snorkel system. A snorkel system raises the point at which the engine receives air from below the frame of the vehicle to a point at or slightly above the handlebar controls. This raised air intake height allows the ATV to take advantage of the lift kit’s deep water power by allowing the engine to run while virtually underwater.
Some ATV lift kit manufacturers recommend the addition of wheel spacers to position the wheels further on the axles. As the height of the ATV is raised, the center of roll of the vehicle is also raised. By widening the stance with the addition of wheel spacers, the center of the roller drops slightly. This increases the stability of the ATV and makes it easier to control in some off-road situations. The addition of taller wheels and tires will also increase the amount of lift generated by the kit and increase the ground clearance of the ATV.
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