We are in the process of purchasing a 2″ lift kit option for our 2023 Ascent and are ready to get it done as soon as possible.
The question is, which one to get?
ReadyLift: $429.95
Highly rated local shop just quoted me $1200 to install the ReadyLift 2″ kit (incl. alignment) which seems steep for the price and I don’t believe it includes rear spacers to help with the alignment issue.
Primitive Race: $549
I just called Primitive Racing to confirm that they only offer a 1.25″ lift kit, they don’t think going taller is any safer, although they do offer an extra spacer to get the 2″ height (top spacers ). They don’t sell them together as a package, although the seller said if I added both parts to my checkout machine they would send them to me.
LP Adventure: $899
I’ve heard really good things about the LP Adventure Lift Kit on these forums, which goes up to 2″. And includes the parts to lower the subframe in the rear to help with alignment.
Anderson Design and Fabrication: (couldn’t find 2″ lift kit on their website)
I also just contacted Aderson Design and Fabrication (based on @Robert.Mauro’s positive review) asking about the 2″ lift kit options, haven’t heard back yet.
Eibach: $399
This appears to be spring only and gives a 1.7″ front and 1.4″ rear. I believe I can add spacers to this to help make it 2″ total.
Is there anything else I should consider?
Pros and cons of each?
I don’t know much suspense. My goal is to have 2″ of ground clearance (because: rocks) and slightly stiffer springs to help prevent body roll and prevent ‘bouncing/landing’ when off-roading. Lowering the rear subframe (which the LP Adventure kit does) will the 2″ ground clearance affect/reduce? I’m just not sure how this all works.
I’m leaning towards the LP Adventure but also curious about going with Eibach springs plus spacers would be a simpler route without having to change anything else. On the contrary, I kind of like the idea of changing the stock suspension (beyond the springs) if it means adding more strength to the overall suspension setup.
