Okay, I know I'm not the only one out there who loves the Traverse but wishes it were just a little bit taller. I'm pretty sure there aren't any aftermarket lift kits available, but it seems like there should be at this point. I mean, you can find lift kits for just about anything these days... I realize that it would change things like axle/strut angles which could potentially cause premature wear, but I can't imagine a simple 2" lift would make a huge difference. I think the slightly better visibility and ground clearance would be worth it, but maybe that's just me. (I've seen posts asking about lowering kits. Two words: IN-SANE!) Not that I'm planning on any serious off-roading, but that extra 2 inches can make a big difference in deep snow or just pulling up to a curb. I don't think 2 inches would significantly increase rollover risk either, but I could be wrong.
Before you attack the change in handling, keep in mind that I measure ride quality in terms of smoothness. I couldn't care less about having "sporty" handling and would probably never buy a vehicle with large rims/small tires. My all-time favorite vehicle is still my '87 VW Vanagon Syncro, from which my line of site was higher than the roof of a standard Tahoe. (Nostalgia has more than a little to do with that...)
Here's a slightly exaggerated simulation (i.e. a little more than 2") just to give an idea of what it might look like. I'm pretty sure you still wouldn't be able to fit any bigger tires on there. Pardon my crude Photoshop skills...
Standard:
And "lifted":
Thoughts?
Before you attack the change in handling, keep in mind that I measure ride quality in terms of smoothness. I couldn't care less about having "sporty" handling and would probably never buy a vehicle with large rims/small tires. My all-time favorite vehicle is still my '87 VW Vanagon Syncro, from which my line of site was higher than the roof of a standard Tahoe. (Nostalgia has more than a little to do with that...)
Here's a slightly exaggerated simulation (i.e. a little more than 2") just to give an idea of what it might look like. I'm pretty sure you still wouldn't be able to fit any bigger tires on there. Pardon my crude Photoshop skills...
Standard:
And "lifted":
Thoughts?