2 1/2" lift question

[Racket]

This is with the Eibach’s front and rear.

With a 2.25 lift up front?

Yeah, from an aesthetic perspective the front can benefit from some lift.

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[landiscarrier]

With a 2.25 lift up front?

Yeah, from an aesthetic perspective the front can benefit from some lift.

Correct. At 2.25

 

[Dochatley]

Had dealership install my 2.5” rough country level kit. 2 hrs labor and the dreaded $129 alignment of theirs. Total around $350. I didn’t want to mess with it. 2.5” is perfect.

 

[apotocki]

I also have the RC kit since early May. As others have said, an alignment after is a must.
I have noticed no difference in handling or feel - if I had to say something changed I would say maybe it doesn’t feel as ‘floaty’ on the front but that might just be me grasping.

 

[rang19ca]

I did the RC 2.5" level lift and you do have to align it. It rides and handles just like stock if you change nothing else.

 

[Amsoil guy]

I love the leveling kit. I had the dealership do it as part of the purchase. An alignment had to be done. I think it improves the look of the truck.

 

[HighCaliberMitch]

I took my RC 2.5 level kit to a local shop. They installed and aligned for 279, IIRC.

I tried to do it myself. Nope. Neither the experience nor tools. I reassembled and dropped it off.

Quite happy with the level. If I end up keeping it, I will switch to a true suspension lift.

 

[JoBo]

Definitely alignment. And don't go completely off their instructions. Definitely loosen the axle nut (4x4). Without doing so (their instructions), it's almost certain you will slip a cv joint. I did, and it was a nightmare
That's some good advice. I also slipped the CV joint while installing Fox coil overs. Note: the axle nut requires 220ft-lbs of torque. If you don't have a torque wrench for that, you may wanna borrow one from Autozone.

Definitely alignment. And don't go completely off their instructions. Definitely loosen the axle nut (4x4). Without doing so (their instructions), it's almost certain you will slip a cv joint. I did, and it was a nightmare.

That's some good advice. I also slipped the CV joint while installing Fox coil overs. Note: the axle nut requires something like 220ft-lbs of torque...verify in the service manual...see link below. If you don't have a torque wrench for that, you may wanna borrow one from Autozone. https://cardiagn.com/2019-ford-ranger-2-3l-service-repair-manual-owners-manual/

 

[Chuck Lau]

I went with Eibachs front and back on stock springs. Set the fronts on the 2.25” increase setting. I am now a little less than 1” difference front to back. Looks pretty level to the naked eye.

I did the exact same 2.25" front w/stock springs & rear shocks.....Looks level to me also & Improved the ride dramatically....No More Boat rocking & very stable ride on the roads. Love It.

 

[tebower]

Rough Country 2.5" kit. I am having some trouble finding a shop that can do this. Well they can all "do" it, but I am getting quotes of around $500 to install and align. Where are people going and finding quotes of $275ish? Everyone is quoting me 2.5 hours of labor for one side. It's getting frustrating. Is there some trick that they don't know that would make installation faster?

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