After placing your order with Richeer and receiving the suspension lift kit, have you ever wondered why its dimensions differ from the described lift height? Is this a case of deception? Or was the wrong item shipped?Wrong! I can guarantee you received the correct kit with the lift height you ordered since the thickness of the spacer is not directly related to the amount of lift provided. Still confused? Well, read along as we will delve deeper into the meaning of lift height and lift components not matching and why they still give you the lift you want.
Let us begin with a popular question amongst our customers: Why is my 3” Strut Spacer Lift Kit not 3” thick? Well, the answer comes down to the engineering of your vehicle and the kit. Suspension lift doesn't occur in a 1:1 ratio with spacer thickness. For vehicles with independent suspensions systems, the answer is more or less physics. The lift amount and the spacer thickness will NOT be the same, in order to lift your vehicle the advertised height, it is necessary that the spacer is less than the lift amount. The suspension (lower control arm) compounds the amount of lift due to both its length and angle and that is the reason why the spacer needs to be smaller than the lift amount.
In case you ever get the wrong lift kit, which can happen, it is recommended that you measure your vehicle ride height before and after to see if the full lift amount has been achieved. Doing that extra step can clear your worries without having to doubt my words! That’s the best way to double-check whether you achieved the lift height you wanted/ordered!
This is a question we received non-stop, so we thought it deserved a more in-depth explanation. Some of our customers' worries about this issue can be seen in their comments, emails, and reviews. Listed below are a few:
① I ordered 3 inches, why did I receive something that measures 1.5 inches?
② The thickness of the gasket I purchased didn't match what I received. After emailing Richeer, their customer service professionally explained it was due to the chassis geometry. After installation, I confirmed it indeed achieved the expected dimensions.
③ You sent me the wrong size.
④ Why does the thickness I measured differ from what you advertised?
In conclusion, in the realm of off-road vehicle modifications, Spacer Lift kits are widely popular due to their relatively low cost and straightforward installation. However, a common yet puzzling phenomenon exists: the physical thickness of these metal or polyurethane spacers (e.g., 3") does not directly equate to the actual lift height achieved by the vehicle (which may also be 3" but often differs). Behind this seemingly contradictory phenomenon lies the intricate interplay of suspension geometry and lever mechanics.
Answer:
The lift achieved and the spacer actual height are not the same measurement.
The good news is that all Richeer Lifts suspension lift and leveling kits are advertised by the lift height you want, rather than the thickness of the spacer. This allows you to purchase a lift or leveling kit without having to reckon with the geometry of a vehicle’s independent suspension. So here’s a tip to remember: Lift spacers may not be as thick as the amount of lift that they provide.
We believe in an educated customer and are delighted to answer all questions to get you into the right lift for your lifestyle and budget. If you would like more information or have other questions you would like to ask us, then just shoot us an email at richeerwheels@outlook.com or leave us a comment below!