Here’s the maintenance guide you need to ensure your truck rides better and lasts longer! Avoid costly repairs by performing the services that every lifted truck needs.
Owning a lifted truck isn’t just about looks…
…It’s about keeping it driving safely and performing at the highest level. Choosing the right suspension and properly sized wheels and tires is just as important as maintaining your vehicle. This guide outlines some of the most important services you need to maintain the quality of your lifted truck.
Alignment
Alignment is one of the most important services that often gets overlooked. Most drivers only seek out an alignment after serious bumps or potholes, but it’s a necessary step to keep your truck riding smoothly and make sure your suspension components, especially the lower control arms, are not wearing down unevenly.
Alignments also help to reduce tire wear and keep your steering wheel oriented correctly, which prevents your vehicle from drifting off-center while driving. If you own a lifted truck, It’s recommended to perform an alignment every 5,000 miles, or anytime you feel that your vehicle isn’t driving correctly.
Tire Rotation and Balance
Rotating and balancing your tires is also a critical step in preserving the ride quality of your lifted truck. Aftermarket tires are a long-term investment, and while they’re designed for consistent all-terrain use, even the highest quality tires need proper maintenance. Krietz Auto technicians recommend a tire rotation and road force balance.
Proper tire inflation is also crucial. The ideal pressure level depends on the terrain you plan to drive on, and correctly inflated tires will assist in managing tread wear. Underinflate your truck’s tires while driving off-road, or on heavy sand or snow. for heavier towing or daily driving, inflate to the tire’s sweet spot and be sure not to overinflate.
A road force balance is a test of the tires’ capability at highway speeds and regular driving conditions, which makes sure that no problems will arise when driving faster. Tire rotations double check that the tires are mounted squarely and oriented correctly. Schedule tire services whenever you’re getting an alignment or an oil change.
Retorque and Inspections
A retorque and inspection, known at Krietz Customs as a 500-mile check, is essentially a checkup on all aftermarket additions to your truck, from the lift kit to the lights and running boards. This check ensures that your suspension and other upgrades are settling in properly.
The truck’s underside and all suspension components are examined to make sure no bolts have loosened and that no parts are out of position. You can obviously check on these yourself, but a professional opinion is always recommended.
Fluid Exchange
Fluid exchanges are by far the most neglected service that is recommended for a lifted vehicle. These are in addition to your standard oil change, and allow for the proper operation of your drive line components. These exchanges can include transmission flushes, coolant, and any other part of the truck that takes a fluid. this services expels any buildup, metal shavings, and additional debris that can cause corrosion.
Our certified technicians use high-quality products from BG and are more than qualified to perform fluid exchanges and other aforementioned services.
KEY Takeaways
While lifting a truck does not immediately ruin towing quality, problems can quickly arise without proper maintenance and compatible parts. with high quality suspension and proper weight distribution, towing with a lifted truck is nearly identical to stock towing. However, towing with extreme frequency or excess weight still causes strain to the vehicle – It’s important to keep safety in mind whenever you’re towing with a lifted truck.
