GMC Yukon Lift Kits Parts
Buying a lift kit for your Yukon may seem like a complicated process. Parts of this kind may come in many different sizes and serve a variety of functions, although they are designed to enhance your vehicles driving abilities and aesthetic appeal. To simplify things, there are a few key questions you should keep in mind before you purchase components of this kind for your SUV.
Do you need a body or suspension lift kit?There are generally two different types of lift kits available for SUVs: body or suspension kits. Its important to know which type youll need.
- Body kits: These are usually better suited for cars as they only add 3 inches at most of additional ground clearance. They are designed to enhance the overall appearance of a vehicle and dont offer much in the way of performance.
- Suspension kits: Their purpose is to substantially increase the ground clearance of a vehicle. They can add to the aesthetic appeal of your SUV in that they increase its height profile. Additionally, they can serve some very useful utility and off-road functions.
It is important to know how much height these parts will add to your GMC Yukon. On average, suspension adds around 5 inches of ground clearance, but in extreme cases, they may add up to 18 additional clearance inches.
Will adding these components influence your fuel economy or driving?Adding on something like this can sometimes impact the miles per gallon of your vehicle. At the same time, they can also increase off-road performance. The influence an addition of this type will have on your fuel economy will vary depending on quite a few factors, such as the ones listed here:
- Tire size
- Type of engine
- Year and trim level
- Height increase after installment
- Driving style
- Road condition
Its important to be sure youre getting components that are the right size. This will be determined by a few factors.
- Know what type of tire you plan to install or find tires that match the specific components of your choosing. It may be easier to purchase tires and rims as step two in order to help ensure that theyll fit your newly enhanced SUV correctly.
- Find components designed not only for a GMC Yukon but for your specific year, make, and trim level.
- Know what your rim offset will be as you do not want your tires to cut or rub against the body of your SUV. Wheel spacers and adapters are available to help you avoid this, but you likely wont need them for a Yukon.