stability hit with a 3" lift?

[Goragg]

I'm just wondering how a 3inch body lift would effect my stability. one of the things I like about my 98 sport is how stable it is, there have been alot of times that I thought it should have rolled but didn't, and I want to make sure I won't be loosing to much of that with the lift.

 

[4X402]

by doing any kind of lift you are going to raise the CG axis above the neutral roll axis (right between where the diff's would be, i know the front is IFS, but work with me here) sorry i am studying to be a mechanichal engineer, so i might get a little to technichal. however, you could attempt to counter the effect of the lift by putting wider tires on it helping to increase stability.

 

[Goragg]

has anyone that's done a lift noticed the differance? rolling is pretty much the only thing that I've realy been worried about when offroad.

 

[96limitedX]

after i did my bofy lift i expected it to be more tippy....but i was very wrong. i have about 3.5" of lift with 31s and it feels more stabel now then it did stock.

btw another local guy!!

 

[ExplorerDMB]

I did the body lift before the suspension lift and it really wasn't that bad. I mean obviously I KNEW it was lifted - so I took it easier around corners. But now with my suspension lift, body lift, and wider wheels - I feel very comfortable and know my limitations

-Drew

 

[Goragg]

yeah, born and raised in anchorage, going to school in fairbanks. offroading's alot bigger up here (not realy anything else to do~)

 

[jimbo74]

my truck is a toyota pickup and really has around 10" of lift over stock... it isnt any mroe unstable now then it was stock, it actually feels more stable now.....

 

[ericradford01]

only time i feel unsafe is going 70 or 80 mph on curvy interstate roads but also i think the width and weight of the tires make it harder to steer that my only problem.... but dont miss the chance to get 3 inches...i love it...

 

[BigDakota]

I suggest you put wider rims/offset to help offset the extra height from the 3" lift. Give your Sport the " BullDog look"..."wide rims and tires stance".
If anyhting, it will give you some peace of mind!!!