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Should I lift my truck 4 or 6 inches?

I’m looking into lift kits for my truck, but I can’t decide how high I should go. Should I lift my truck 4 or 6 inches?

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Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Whether you should lift your truck 4 or 6 inches depends on your reason.
Generally speaking, lifting your truck 4 inches will probably appear more subtle than a 6-inch one. It could also be less of an impediment if your garage doesn’t give your truck much headroom already, or if you frequently have to squeeze your truck into tight spaces. It’s less likely that you’ll have to make extra modifications with a 4-inch lift (like adding steps to get in your truck or upgrading your tires), which could make it less expensive.
Lifting your truck 6 inches, on the other hand, could give you added ground clearance, which could come in handy for rough or off-road driving conditions. If you’re looking to show off a little with your lift kit, a higher truck could be more of an attention-grabber, too!
The higher you lift your vehicle, however, the lower your fuel economy may fall. Also, a 6-inch lift could be more expensive and cost thousands more dollars.
Local laws might also affect how high you can lift your truck, so keep that in mind, too.
Whichever option you choose, just make sure the lift kit is compatible with your vehicle and your tire size to save yourself the costs of future potential headaches and repairs down the road.
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