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Old 12-16-2009, 06:10 PM   #44 (permalink)
jamesqf
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Originally Posted by shovel View Post
...4x4's out there handle differently than family sedans for a reason... they need ground clearance and suspension flexibility in order to do their job, which is travel across inclement terrain
I have to wonder about that, though. If you look underneath most of these, you'll see that they have solid rear axles, which means that any increased ground clearance is purely a function of the larger tires. Jacking up the body just gives the illusion of more ground clearance while raising the center of gravity.

This is especially true of aftermarket lift kits, which elevate the body (often to absurd heights) while leaving the lowest point unchanged.
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