Lifted Trucks for Sale
So, you've decided to buy a lifted truck. Don't waste your time researching other Milwaukee Ford Dealerships; shop at Ewald Venus Ford, where we are excited to share the variety of lifted trucks we have for sale near you. Why should you shop for Ford at Ewald's Venus Ford Dealership near Milwaukee? Ewald CJDR is derived from Ewald Automotive; this should give you confidence that you're buying a car from a close-knit "car family" that's been servicing the Milwaukee area for decades. At this Ford dealership, buyers can take advantage of our straightforward pricing, transparent financing options, and fabulous on-site automotive services. Since Ewald Venus Ford is a small-scale dealership, you'll also benefit from exceptionally attentive customer service. We intend to not only meet but exceed your service expectations and create a straightforward, stress-free car-buying experience to make purchasing decisions you can be confident about in the long term. We won't let you drown in this overwhelming car market.
Why are Lifted Trucks Better?
There are many advantages to lifting your truck. While some drivers do opt to lift their trucks strictly for appearance's sake, the main incentive to lift your truck is to increase your truck's distance from the ground and to lift the body, the frame, and the differentials higher. This additional clearance requires installing larger tires, and in doing that, you need to raise everything higher up off the ground.
- Elevated aesthetic - driving a lifted truck is a cool visual, and that's a good enough reason in itself!
- Off-roading capabilities - While lifting your Ford for appearance's sake is a valid reason to lift, a more practical reason to lift your truck is to increase your truck's ground clearance. This process raises the truck's body, frame, and differentials higher. This additional clearance requires installing larger tires; to do that, it's necessary to raise everything further away from the ground. Basically, lifting your truck takes the normal off-road capabilities of a truck. It intensifies them, allowing you increased power to tackle the challenge of off-road terrain and increased crawl capability on even the roughest of terrains.
- Hauling - When you tow a bulk load, the lifted suspension provides the benefit of having more space to settle into
- Visibility - You can see everything more clearly with a higher view. You'll be able to see over other trucks and down the street. People will be able to perceive you more efficiently, as well, and these two factors combined can reduce the possibility of a crash.
- Finally, since Wisconsin is in a region that receives lots of snow, we've all experienced what it's like to drive in a winter storm. The higher clearance of a lifted Ford will make your snowy drives safer and smoother.
Are Lifted Trucks Worth More?
Often, yes, but you will need to be upfront and target buyers actively looking for a truck that has been lifted. Lifting your truck will negatively affect its fuel economy because of the increased weight and air resistance, so truck owners may be worried that lifted trucks are harder to resell. This actually is not the case. Lifted trucks aren't any harder to sell than unaltered trucks. This is because buyers generally know if they want a lifted truck or an unaltered truck before they reach out and try to purchase your truck. If they don't want a lifted truck because of the fuel economy, they can find a different, unaltered truck, and you can target potential buyers by clearly advertising your truck as a lifted truck. Then your lift won't decrease your car's value; it will increase it–especially if your truck was lifted by a qualified mechanic.
Do Lifted Trucks Require Additional Regular Maintenance?
Yes. All the bolts in the kit have a torque specification, and they're required to be retorqued semi-regularly. Many manufacturers recommend that the retorquing of the bolts occur every 500 miles; 500 miles is an estimate, so please check the details with your kit manufacturer. In addition, the shock absorbers will wear out and need to be replaced. The frequency of shock absorber replacement depends on the type of car, the size of your lift, and the lifestyle you subject your truck to.
Does Lifting a Truck Impact its Insurance Coverage?
Yes. If the insurance company insures lifted trucks, expect a higher cost through a policy endorsement. This cost is not due to added risk–lifting a truck does not make it riskier to drive. Instead, the costs are equivalent to the added costs that would come with repairing or replacing a lift kit in case the truck was ever to be damaged in a crash. If drivers fail to notify their insurance provider about the lifting of their vehicle, they should expect no reimbursement for the lift kit if damaged.
What Should I Look for When Buying a Lifted Truck?
If you're paying for the cost of customization, make sure you customize your lift in a way that suits your lifestyle. Here are some factors to research and consider:
- The level of lift - Different lift kits raise trucks by different amounts, and the way you lift your truck can make a huge difference in how it sits. An inexpensive option is small kits that only lift the vehicle a few inches. On a similar note, leveling kits are made to lift just one end of a truck so that it is more level and rides smoothly–these are inexpensive as well. More intense lift kits, which raise trucks by more than six inches, are generally way more expensive – oftentimes over $10,000, meaning any cars with those lifts installed will be exponentially more expensive than other trucks for sale.
- What you are using your lifted truck for - this may lead you to buy bigger wheels or change the height of your lift.
- Physically be on the lookout for tires (size and condition), driveshaft of the lifted truck, vehicle history report, modifications, or upgrades.