How to Lift a Truck

No matter the truck you drive, a lift kit is appealing. After all, a pickup truck owner wants to drive with confidence, and a lift kit provides that for you. A lift kit is the proven way to lift a truck and is a premier off-roading upgrade that offers the ability to take your truck just about anywhere around Williston.Contact us at Ryan Chrysler Jeep Dodge for more information. In the meantime, let’s discuss answers to the question “How do I lift my truck?” and provide you a handy guide to lifting your truck at home. Ready? Let’s dive in!

What Tools Do I Need to Lift a Truck?

To install any lift kit, you will need these recommended tools, Dickinson drivers: 

• Vehicle jacks and jack stands
• Socket wrench
• Torque wrench
• Lug wrench
• Screwdriver

We also recommend having a pry bar and hammer on hand in case you have trouble moving older parts. You may also want something like WD-40 to loosen tight joints if necessary. 

Our service and parts department can help you order parts for pickup at our parts department.

How Do I Lift My Truck at Home? A Step-by-Step Guide

There is no substitute for the instruction manual included in your lift kit. With that said, here is a generalized answer to the query “How do I lift my truck myself?” Keep in mind that how you’ll ultimately lift your truck depends on the lift kit you purchase and your truck as well. Make sure the lift kit meets your vehicle’s specifications, then follow these steps:

1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on tires so it is easier to remove when your truck is off the ground.
3. Use your jack and jack stands to raise the vehicle. Make sure your vehicle’s center of gravity is where it should be. The process will take a while.
4. Remove the wheels and tires and set them aside.
5. Remove the old U-bolts, along with current shocks and springs.
6. Attach the new bolts and, while assembling any parts according to the instructions that came with your kit, attach the new shocks and suspension. 
7. Use your torque wrench to tighten bolts according to the proper specifications.
8. Attach your old tires, or attach a set of bigger tires that you’ve purchased for your vehicle.
9. Lower your vehicle carefully and slowly. Try and keep it as level as possible as it inches towards the ground.

Depending on the scale of your modifications, you might also need to install a longer driveshaft, a new transfer case, or some other additional components.

How Long Does it Take to Lift a Truck?

Now that you have an idea of what it takes to lift your truck using a lift kit, you likely want to know how long it takes to lift your truck. For a trained certified technician it can take anywhere between seven to fifteen hours to install a new lift kit. They have all of the tools and help they can get as well. 

Therefore, you must keep in mind that lifting your truck may take a long time. If it is too much time that you do not have or won’t likely finish the project, we can help. Schedule a service appointment with us to install your new lift kit.

Get Your Truck Lifted at Ryan Chrysler Jeep Dodge

At Ryan Chrysler Jeep Dodge, we are ready and able to add a lift kit to your truck. If you prefer to lift your truck at home in Watford City, we hope our guide helps you. Do not hesitate to contact our service team if you have any questions or concerns Stanley drivers. Not to mention that our service specials are regularly updated, so check back the next time you schedule a service appointment!