Jeep vehicles are known all over the world for our tremendous off-roading capabilities. However, if you want to take your Elgine adventures to even higher heights, you can modify your vehicle with a Jeep lift kit. Whether you want a Jeep Cherokee lift kit or a Jeep Renegade lift kit, there are plenty of options available. Learn more about Jeep lift kits with Elgin CDJR today!

Jeep Lift Kit Options

There are plenty of Jeep lift kits available near South Elgin and Bartlett, but you'll want to pick one based on what you want to achieve in your Jeep. How much are you willing to spend and how much do you want to modify your vehicle? Are you looking for a Jeep Wrangler lift kit or a Jeep Grand Cherokee lift kit? Explore the options here:


Body Lift Kit - This inexpensive and primarily for cosmetic lift kit has features including:


  • 1-3 inches of space added between the body and the frame

  • Suspension and wheel remain the same


Budget Boost / Coil Spring Spacers - This lift kit type is also mostly cosmetic, with minimal suspension modification required. It may also allow you to add bigger tires to your Jeep.


  • Coiled spacers placed on top of your vehicle's coil springs

  • Adds about 1.5-2 inches of lift

  • Ride quality remains the same


Coil Lift Kit - A good choice for off-roaders, with features including:


  • Longer coil springs added for 2-3.5 inches of suspension lift

  • Increased articulation


Short Arm Lift Kit - This major suspension modification is popular with off-roaders, with coil spring lift features plus:


  • Longer front and rear coil arms for over 2-6 inches of lift

  • Larger sway bar links and shocks

  • Increased ground clearance


Long Arm Lift Kit - This high-end Jeep lift kit option is best installed by professionals at Elgin CDJR and is recommended for serious off-roaders, with the following features:


  • Long control arms mounted further back on the Jeep frame

  • Adds 3-6.5 inches of lift or more

  • Better suspension angles

  • Extreme articulation and crawling abilities

  • Requires welding and fabrication to install

  • Arms can sometimes get caught on rocks

Jeep Models and Lift Kit Options

Before you decide to shop for Jeep Cherokee lift kits or Jeep Renegade lift kits, or kits for whichever model you want in Streamwood, find out the standard specs pre-modification on these models:


  • Jeep Wrangler lift kit: Leading link front suspension, trailing arm rear suspension, 17-inch wheels, 73.6 inches in height

  • Jeep Grand Cherokee lift kit: Short and long arm front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, 18-inch wheels, 69.3 inches in height

  • Jeep Cherokee lift kit: Strut front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, 17-inch wheels, 65.7 inches in height

  • Jeep Renegade lift kit: Strut front suspension, multi-link rear suspension, 16-inch wheels, 66.5 inches in height

  • Jeep Compass lift kit: Strut front and rear suspension, 16-inch wheels, 64.6 inches in height

  • Jeep Gladiator lift kit: Leading link front suspension, trailing arm rear suspension, 17-inch wheels, 75.0 inches in height

Get Genuine Jeep Parts & Accessories in the Chicagoland Area

If you still have questions about Jeep Wrangler lift kits, Jeep Grand Cherokee Lift Kits, or other Jeep accessories, chat with our parts center near Elgin. You can also take a look at our inventory of Jeep off-road-ready vehicles for sale in Streamwood and get the car-buying process started.