Thinking of lifting your ride, either to pursue that long-awaited date with Mother Nature or just to stand out of the crowd? Either way, make sure to check out the following pros and cons of suspension lift kits before you take the plunge.

PROS

1. A suspension lift kit enables the driver to sit higher versus other vehicles giving him a better view of the road.

2. An upgrade allows the driver to wade through the flooded areas of the city.

3. It will also enable the vehicle to go off-road anytime. - It's 4x4, 24/7 for you, mate.

4. Suspension kits also increases the vehicle's capacity to carry heavier loads versus a vehicle on stock suspensions.

5. It will definitely make any ride look better. A lifted 4x4 with a set of huge, aggressive tyres? No doubt.

CONS

1. Bigger tyres means more power is needed to spin your wheels. This means higher fuel consumption.

2. Lifting a vehicle will affect its handling especially during sharp turns. There is a bigger chance for a rollover if the driver miscalculates his speed.

3. Tinkering with a vehicle's suspension system might affect its warranty as some manufacturers don’t want to cover vehicles with modified suspensions. Check with your dealer before altering anything on your truck. 

4. Lastly, take into consideration the annoyance factor of climbing in and out of a high vehicle. Picture yourself and your family climbing in and out of your your ride ... Best get the approval of the missus first ...

Balls in your court, then. If you've made up your mind to lift your Rover, check out what Britpart has to offer ...

PS, for #4 of cons, we've step boards, too. Just saying.

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