Raising the suspension of your ATV is relatively easy using Kawasaki lift kits. There are two different versions that are available. Stage one is available for most models. For models that have A-frame suspension arms you can fit stage two. This is more complex and expensive but has added advantage other than offering more height.
Both systems would not require any major modification to your ATV but simply adding or replacing parts. Stage one will only be able to give you up to 2 inches of lift but this will be enough to fit bigger tires with more grip in mud, sand and snow. The only problem is that they don't adapt the drive shaft and this will then be at more of an angle.
There are only a few basic parts that are required for this conversion. They are fitted into the existing suspension and increase the length of certain parts to give more height. They can fit in various positions according to the design. This would either be the top or the bottom of the suspension arms. It would also be possible to just use longer shocks and springs.
A stage two conversion is a lot more complex but it can give up to 10 inches of lift. There are also more parts that need to be replaced so it is more expensive. It takes more time and effort to do but it should still be manageable for most people.
Because the suspension arms are completely replaced they can allow for more width as well as height. The suspension can be raised by as much as 10 inches but because the arms are longer they also increase the wheel base which compensates for the raised centre of gravity. The drive shafts also have to be replaced because of the added length but the angle is not affected as much.
Every model in the range has Kawasaki lift kits that are available for it. Only models that have outward extending arm can be modified to stage two however. The Teryx and Mule ATV's would also require new shocks and springs as part of the conversion but this would give them more power and agility with bigger wheels.
Both systems would not require any major modification to your ATV but simply adding or replacing parts. Stage one will only be able to give you up to 2 inches of lift but this will be enough to fit bigger tires with more grip in mud, sand and snow. The only problem is that they don't adapt the drive shaft and this will then be at more of an angle.
There are only a few basic parts that are required for this conversion. They are fitted into the existing suspension and increase the length of certain parts to give more height. They can fit in various positions according to the design. This would either be the top or the bottom of the suspension arms. It would also be possible to just use longer shocks and springs.
A stage two conversion is a lot more complex but it can give up to 10 inches of lift. There are also more parts that need to be replaced so it is more expensive. It takes more time and effort to do but it should still be manageable for most people.
Because the suspension arms are completely replaced they can allow for more width as well as height. The suspension can be raised by as much as 10 inches but because the arms are longer they also increase the wheel base which compensates for the raised centre of gravity. The drive shafts also have to be replaced because of the added length but the angle is not affected as much.
Every model in the range has Kawasaki lift kits that are available for it. Only models that have outward extending arm can be modified to stage two however. The Teryx and Mule ATV's would also require new shocks and springs as part of the conversion but this would give them more power and agility with bigger wheels.
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