Stuff It

Yes your lifted Jeep is taller than my truck. It's also shorter and just as narrow. This can work to your disadvantage. Let me explain...

When you lurch over into my lane and slam on your brakes, let's just say I'm not reacting as quickly as normal. So now I've made contact with your rear tire. Now let's just say I'm in a bad mood. My foot "slips" off the brake onto the gas pedal.

So think about the physics of the situation for just a minute. The rotational velocity of your tires aren't enough to catch the truck. However, the kinetic energy stored in your Jeep and my truck is significant.

Let's explore one scenario.

Now your brakes engage. And my front bumper pushes just a little bit mroe into your tire. This can cause a bump that forces the back end of your short wheelbase vehicle up (also remember that the weight is already balanced forward because of the braking). If my foot isn't done "slipping", your rear tire will now be on top of my hood. If I don't recover quickly enough to pop my brakes this will most likely push your vehicle over onto one side or the other.

Sliding along trapped inside a car with your face inches off the ground can't be fun. Hope you're wearing a seatbelt, guy.