How To Lift a Truck

After finding the perfect truck in our pre-owned inventory, we understand you might be looking to add more versatility to your ride. Whether you want increased ground clearance to go further off the beaten path around Farragut or you simply appreciate how a lifted truck looks on the road, we can help you learn how to lift a truck at Ole Ben Franklin Motors. Continue on reading for an in-depth answer to “How do I lift my truck?”

How To Lift a Truck: Tools Involved

If you’re getting ready to lift your truck in your own Sevierville driveway, we suggest you make sure to have the necessary parts and tools first. If you find that you’re missing anything, you can always reach out to our parts department for assistance. Let’s take a look at some tools and items you’ll need to lift your truck:

• Lift kit
• WD-40/Penetrating oil
• Pry bar
• Hammer
• Vehicle jacks
• Jack stands
• Socket wrench
• Torque wrench
• Screwdriver

How Do I Lift My Truck? – DIY Guide

Lifting your truck can be difficult and is not for the average person that’s new to DIY projects. To ensure that your lifted truck drives safely and performs optimally on Seymour roads, we suggest you reach out to our service center for assistance. However, if you’ve done a lot of DIY work before and you’re willing to lift your truck yourself, here’s how you can do it:

1. Disconnect the negative terminal from your battery.
2. With your truck on the ground, begin loosening the lug nuts.
3. Jack up your vehicle and securely place it on the jack stands.
4. Completely remove your vehicle’s wheels.
5. Take off the old u-bolts and your vehicle’s shocks and springs. You may have to use the pry bar, hammer, and WD-40 or penetrating oil to loosen the bolts, shocks, and springs.
6. Attach the new u-bolts, your vehicle’s new lift kit, and follow the instructions according to the lift kit.
7. Using a torque wrench, tighten the bolts to the recommended torque specifications.
8. Put your desired wheels back on and tighten the lug nuts to the recommended torque specifications.
9. Carefully lower your vehicle back onto the ground.

Keep in mind that depending on your specific vehicle or lift kit, the instructions can vary, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.

How Do I Lift My Truck? – Timeframe & Difficulty

Truthfully, lifting your truck can be a difficult and time-consuming task. It’s highly recommended that you schedule a service appointment and have someone from our professional team handle the job for you. Our certified technicians can tackle the job in about seven to fifteen hours depending on the vehicle and lift kit.

On the other hand, if you must do it yourself, plan to perform the job during a weekend as it can take a lot of time and patience. Those with no experience in working with suspension systems should avoid installing a lift kit on their own altogether.

More Service Advice Available Today at Ole Ben Franklin Motors!

Whether you want suggestions on installing a lift kit or you’re looking for other maintenance advice, you can count on Ole Ben Franklin Motors to have your back. The expert technicians at our Knoxville service center have years of experience to help you answer any questions. Don’t hesitate to connect with us today if you have any lingering concerns!