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In addition to the classic Höherlegung by means of a new chassis, with modified springs or partly completely new axle parts, etc. there is also another one - much cheaper – Variant. You sometimes hear about so-called leveling kits, which are mainly installed on American SUVs and pickups. But what is that actually? A leveling kit is basically a relatively simple way of raising the vehicle. It's a cheap way to do that. Basically, the spring struts are simply extended on the front axle and for the rear you can use so-called spacers (spacers) underlay the coil springs from the vehicle. With such a kit, however, a set of spring deflection limiters almost always has to be installed on the front axle. You should definitely pay attention to this when buying.
Travel limiters are one of them
With a leveling kit this is a must! If you do not do this, the suspension joint can be pulled out of the wishbone and the chaos is perfect. A good leveling system has the necessary Bump but at the same time or at least the necessity is pointed out. Once the kit is installed, nothing stands in the way of off-road use. Also, the extra height makes the vehicle look a lot more aggressive and generally has an even better look. There are even more practical advantages: the increased ground clearance not only allows for extreme off-road driving, but everyday usability is also sometimes significantly improved when loaded. If you order a set with a spring deflection limiter and a certificate, there are actually no legal concerns if it is properly installed. And that also applies to Austria and not only to Germany.
rather unknown in this country
However, the leveling kits are relatively rarely installed in this country, they are mainly in the USA. On the one hand, there are significantly more SUVs there, on the other hand, such a kit is also used there more often, since the topic of pickup tuning is represented much more often. In addition to off-road vehicles, the kits are also often installed in large SUVs. The leveling kits are not factory-installed in the vehicle. It's purely a third-party tuning option. Such a kit can also be purchased from a German manufacturer via the Internet and sometimes even installed by yourself. However, if you are not a specialist and do not have a good feeling about the conversion, you should definitely rely on a specialist workshop. Changes to the axles and the chassis should only be carried out by a specialist.
cheaper than a complete chassis
Incidentally, the price of the set is usually not expensive and the professional installation can also be financed. A good set with accessories can be found online for as little as €300, plus the installation costs. If the kit is installed, the properties are an improvement in terms of appearance and technology. From the tougher off-road capabilities to the more aggressive looks, such a modified pickup truck build is a perfect opportunity for even more style and utility. In conclusion, the so-called leveling kits for pickups and SUVs are a good tuning option.
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