Lowering, Lift & Long Travel Kits
About Lowering, Lift & Long Travel Kits
These kits change how high a machine sits and how its suspension works. A lift kit raises ride height for bigger tires and more ground clearance, a lowering kit brings the machine down, and long travel kits are built to let the suspension move through a longer range. Owners shop here for tire clearance, for a seat that is easier to reach, or to suit a type of riding.
The samples show lifts of 2, 3 and 4 inches on machines such as the Polaris General, Ranger and RZR, the Yamaha YXZ 1000 and the Honda Foreman and Rincon, and a lowering kit of about 1.5 to 2 inches for the Yamaha Raptor 700. Choose by the amount, the machine and the years, and read what comes in the kit, since a listing may be a complete kit or a single part such as a shock. A higher machine has a higher center of gravity and changes axle angles, so follow the maker's list of any extra parts.
Brands in this category include High Lifter, Legend Suspension, Progressive Suspension and Demon Powersports. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page. If you change height, look at Shocks & Coil Overs and Suspension Springs. The group is in Steering & Suspension.
FAQs on lift, lowering and long travel kits
How much lift do I need for my ATV or UTV?
It depends on the tire size you plan to run and how you ride. Kits in this group are listed in sizes such as 2, 3 and 4 inches. Choose the lift the maker lists for your machine and tires. A bigger lift is not automatically better, since it also raises the center of gravity.
Does a lift kit change how the machine handles?
Yes. A higher machine has a higher center of gravity, so it leans more in turns and on slopes, and axle and driveshaft angles change. Ride more carefully after a lift, and follow the kit maker's list of any extra parts needed for your model.
Do I need bigger tires to use a lift kit?
Not necessarily, but many owners lift to fit larger tires. Check the clearance for the tire size you want and confirm that the wheels and tires suit your machine. The kit's instructions and your owner's manual list limits for the machine.
What is a lowering kit used for?
A lowering kit brings the machine closer to the ground. That can make a quad easier to reach for a shorter rider and lowers the center of gravity. The sample is for the Yamaha Raptor 700, so match the kit to your machine.
Do I need an alignment after installing a lift or lowering kit?
Check it. Changing ride height changes the geometry, so toe and other settings may need adjusting. Follow the kit instructions and your service manual, tighten all fasteners to the listed values, and recheck them after the first ride.
