The Hidden Cost of Lifting Your 2026 Truck: ADAS & Calibration

So, you ordered a 2026 Ford Super Duty or Silverado EV, and you want to put it on 37s with a 4-inch lift. We get it. It looks incredible.

But before you bolt on that suspension, you need to understand the invisible tech that you might be breaking. The days of "lift and drive" are over. Today, it’s about "lift and calibrate."

1. The Sensor Problem

Modern trucks rely on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

• The Issue: Your Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and BlueCruise/Super Cruise cameras are calibrated to a specific ride height.
• The Risk: Raising the truck even 2 inches changes the geometry of the radar. Suddenly, your truck thinks the car in front of you is further away than it is, or your blind spot monitors are looking over the top of the sedan next to you.

2. The "Voided Warranty" Myth

Dealerships often threaten that a lift voids your warranty. That’s not entirely true (thanks to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act), but it does complicate things.

The Fix: Truckmatch.ai helps you identify "Upfit-Friendly" dealers. These are certified shops that install factory-approved lifts (like Ford Performance or Chevy Accessories) that keep your warranty intact and your sensors happy.

3. The EV Factor: Range vs. Altitude

Lifting an electric truck like the 2026 Silverado EV hits differently.

• The Data: Our Gemini analysis shows that a 3-inch lift and aggressive mud-terrain tires can slash EV range by up to 20%.
• The Match: If you need to tow 100 miles daily, an un-calibrated lift might leave you stranded. We help you calculate the exact range loss before you buy the parts.