Body lifts are vehicle augmentations that raise the body of the vehicle farther off the ground. While many people find this look attractive, an Ezine report on lift kits by Dorian Jepsen states that this raises the center of gravity on your vehicle, which makes it more prone to rolling over. Sharp turns, high speeds and strong winds all should be considered carefully if you have installed a body lift.

On the Other: Determine What is Acceptable

Body lifts do increase the height of your vehicle's clearance. This will enable a vehicle to navigate more effectively off-road. If a vehicle is competing in a sport such as rock crawling, such clearance is a must. Many people like the look of a higher truck, and this might be a plus that you're willing to weigh against the compromised safety.

Bottom Line

If safety is your No. 1 priority, you should probably pass on the body lift. However, if you take proper precautions during the regular use of a body lift-equipped vehicle, the safety issues can be effectively mitigated. If you're conscious of sharp turns and avoid high-speed maneuvering, driving with a body lift becomes significantly less dangerous.

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