Lift Kit
Dominate deep mud holes, clear massive trail boulders, and run larger off-road tires with a premium ATV and UTV lift kit. Stock factory ride heights severely limit your off-road capabilities, leaving your undercarriage vulnerable to severe rock impacts, stump snags, and frame high-centering. Forcing your machine through harsh trails without adequate clearance leads to cracked skid plates, dented oil pans, and broken suspension components. At CG ATV & UTV Parts Shop, we supply an elite line of precision-engineered bracket lift kits, high-clearance A-arm systems, and heavy-duty spring spacers designed to raise your machine without sacrificing structural integrity.
Our advanced domestic logistical pipeline organizes, prepares, and dispatches your suspension orders daily from regional fulfillment facilities to guarantee rapid delivery straight to your garage. Constructed from high-tensile carbon steel, laser-cut brackets, and durable powder-coated finishes, our lift kits are built to endure extreme trail abuse. Elevate your ground clearance, enhance your machine’s stance, and conquer the toughest technical terrains with absolute peace of mind.
EPI Performance Lift Kit
EPI Performance Lift Kit Honda Foreman 500 ES / 500 S / Rubicon 500 2001-2014 (2″)
Suspension Kinematics & Axle Operating Angles
Installing a bolt-on ATV and UTV lift kit changes your vehicle's overall geometry by repositioning the shock mount locations or extending the arm span. To achieve true high-clearance performance without binding your drivetrain, our premium bracket systems carefully recalculate the shock pivot points. This specialized geometry keeps your CV (constant velocity) axle joint operating angles within safe mechanical limits, preventing premature boot tearing and protecting your differential gears during maximum suspension droop.
For riders demanding massive clearance gains over 4 inches, we highly recommend upgrading to portal gear lifts. Portals drop the axle centerline directly at the wheel hub rather than forcing steep angles at the differential output. This design introduces a mechanical gear reduction that multiplies torque right at the wheels, easily turning heavy mud tires while drastically reducing stress on your transmission, drive belts, and factory cv axles.
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Coordinate corresponding drivetrain, electrical, and control upgrades from our active stock:
- Upgraded Steering Command: Keep your front end aligned perfectly after lifting with a replacement heavy-duty control lever set.
- Night Trail Visibility: Illuminate deep mud obstacles safely from your elevated ride height with a high-power LED accent lighting kit.
- Deep-Water Engine Protection: Keep your raised engine breathing bone-dry through deep crossings with a matching waterproof intake snorkel kit.
- Sealed Intake Connections: Protect your fuel induction loops from severe engine vibration with a fresh replacement intake manifold boot.
- Continuous Fuel Pressurization: Ensure steady fuel delivery when conquering steep, lifted hill climbs with a high-volume replacement fuel pump.
Installation Protocols, Camber Adjustment, & Torque Specs
When installing a suspension lift kit, always secure your vehicle safely on heavy-duty jack stands and completely relieve spring tension before removing any factory shock bolts. Always apply a medium-strength blue thread-locking compound to all newly supplied suspension brackets and hardware. Torque every chassis bolt down strictly to manufacturer specifications—typically between 45 to 65 foot-pounds for main control arm mounts. After installation is complete, roll the vehicle back and forth to settle the suspension, then perform a manual front-end alignment. Adjust the tie rods to restore factory toe-in specifications (typically 1/16 to 1/8 inch toe-in) to prevent severe tire wear and high-speed steering wander. For formal engineering standards governing terrain clearance classifications and off-road vehicle suspension testing methods, review the publications maintained by the SAE International Off-Road Machinery Technical Steering Committees.