How to Raise the Body of a Car
Introduction
Raising the body of a car can be done for a number of reasons. Some people do it to improve the ride quality, while others do it to make the car look more aggressive. Whatever your reason, there are a few things you need to know before you start.
Tools and Materials
* Floor jack
* Jack stands
* Socket wrench
* Ratchet
* Extensions
* Lug wrench
* Pry bar
* Wheel chocks
* Safety glasses
* Gloves
Safety First
* Before you start working on your car, make sure to park it on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
* Chock the wheels to prevent the car from rolling.
* Wear safety glasses and gloves to protect yourself from flying debris and sharp edges.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Remove the wheels. Use a lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts, then remove the wheels.
2. Place the floor jack under the car. Position the floor jack under the car’s frame, near the front or rear wheels.
3. Raise the car. Pump the floor jack to raise the car until there is about 6 inches of clearance between the ground and the wheels.
4. Place the jack stands. Place the jack stands next to the floor jack, and raise them until they are just touching the frame of the car.
5. Lower the floor jack. Slowly lower the floor jack to transfer the weight of the car to the jack stands.
6. Disconnect the sway bar. Use a socket wrench to disconnect the sway bar from the frame of the car.
7. Pry the body up. Use a pry bar to pry the body of the car up from the frame. Work your way around the car, prying up the body a little bit at a time.
8. Insert the coil spring spacers. Once the body of the car is raised, insert the coil spring spacers between the coil springs and the frame.
9. Tighten the sway bar. Use a socket wrench to tighten the sway bar to the frame of the car.
10. Lower the car. Slowly lower the car by pumping the floor jack.
11. Install the wheels. Place the wheels on the car and tighten the lug nuts.
Tips
* If you are not comfortable working on your car, it is best to have a professional do it for you.
* Be careful not to pry the body up too much, as this can damage the car.
* If you are raising the body of the car significantly, you may need to have the alignment checked.
Conclusion
Raising the body of a car is a relatively simple process, but it is important to take your time and do it correctly. By following the steps above, you can safely and easily raise the body of your car.
