2019 Ranger lariat new member

[sportzfann]

Just checking in on what is happening with Gen 5 rangers,.
so far I’m liking the new truck looking at upgrades a leveling kit, amp research steps, bed cover, etc. possibly getting Forescan to silence some of the chimes etc.

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[IdahoRanger]

Welcome Brian, glad to hear you enjoy the new to you Ranger. You came to the right place to spend your money.

 

[sportzfann]

Thanks for the welcome, I’m already looking at the MBS trans dipstick, looks like a nice product.

 

[OGMix376]

Welcome Brian.
MBS Dip stick is fantastic first mod absolutely worth it.. unless you like burning your skin off reaching to check your trans fluid..
Tailgate damper is great if you have kids that shadow you all the time.. helps with keeping their noggins bump free when opening the tail gate.. (guess how I know ?.)
Amp steps are extra extra fancy.
Suspension will make the truck even better..rear leafs. Look into getting either wildtrak (ROW ranger), Ranger Tremor rear leafs, OME, or dobinson leaf packs..(also make sure you get long enough rear shocks as all of those leaf packs raise the rear end height from stock height by .75 to 1.5 inches.)
Coilovers front height have plethora of options.. anyway I’ve blabbed on too long

-Bryan (the proper spelling?) a fellow white 5G Ranger owner..

PS: want to trade headlights? I have some XLT headlights I’ll trade you for your Lariat headlights ?.

 

[sportzfann]

Welcome Brian.
MBS Dip stick is fantastic first mod absolutely worth it.. unless you like burning your skin off reaching to check your trans fluid..
Tailgate damper is great if you have kids that shadow you all the time.. helps with keeping their noggins bump free when opening the tail gate.. (guess how I know ?.)
Amp steps are extra extra fancy.
Suspension will make the truck even better..rear leafs. Look into getting either wildtrak (ROW ranger), Ranger Tremor rear leafs, OME, or dobinson leaf packs..(also make sure you get long enough rear shocks as all of those leaf packs raise the rear end height from stock height by .75 to 1.5 inches.)
Coilovers front height have plethora of options.. anyway I’ve blabbed on too long

-Bryan (the proper spelling?) a fellow white 5G Ranger owner..

PS: want to trade headlights? I have some XLT headlights I’ll trade you for your Lariat headlights ?.

I am looking at tailgate damper, I wanted to level the truck (front only) and thought I wouldn’t need the rear modified, not sure?
so far the truck rides smoother than my Dually ?. Wife insisted on the running boards like the Dually has ( arm twisting not needed)

 

[rang19ca]

Welcome to the Forum, OP. you have a nice looking Lariat. Now we can help you spend some money.

 

[Doc]

Just checking in on what is happening with Gen 5 rangers,.
so far I’m liking the new truck looking at upgrades a leveling kit, amp research steps, bed cover, etc. possibly getting Forescan to silence some of the chimes etc.

Nice !

 

[Tom_C]

I'm curious how much leveling would effect the MBS dipstick, or oil for that matter? Probably not enough to worry about.

 

[dozxab]

I am looking at tailgate damper, I wanted to level the truck (front only) and thought I wouldn’t need the rear modified, not sure?
so far the truck rides smoother than my Dually ?. Wife insisted on the running boards like the Dually has ( arm twisting not needed)

No need to raise the rear. I went to the Eibachs on my FX4 and I can tell you that the ride and handling were both greatly improved. I went up 3/4" in the front.
Improved handling on the twisty mountain road that I run twice a week and handling over fire roads and pot holes is vastly improved. They are reasonably priced and come with the Eibach Limited Million-Mile Warranty. This is a great article that should help guide you. https://www.shocksurplus.com/blogs/news/leveling-strut-comparison-bilstein-vs-eibach-vs-fox
TIRES

 

[MarkCl]

Just checking in on what is happening with Gen 5 rangers,.
so far I’m liking the new truck looking at upgrades a leveling kit, amp research steps, bed cover, etc. possibly getting Forescan to silence some of the chimes etc.

The leveling kit may not be such a good idea. Gas mileage goes down, there is the possibility of introducing driveshaft vibration and if you haul a substantial load or trailer, your low beams will become high beams.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

Nice Rig !

 

[OGMix376]

The leveling kit may not be such a good idea. Gas mileage goes down, there is the possibility of introducing driveshaft vibration and if you haul a substantial load or trailer, your low beams will become high beams.

The gas mileage claim has me wondering ?

 

[MarkCl]

https://www.google.com/search?clien...milage+to+go+down&sei=DXsXaKi_EerewN4Pw6nBqAs

 

[OGMix376]

https://www.google.com/search?clien...milage+to+go+down&sei=DXsXaKi_EerewN4Pw6nBqAs

I googled it right after I posted about wondering ?, but thank you.
It’s mainly about additional wind resistance and weight.. so yeah that makes sense completely.

 

[sportzfann]

I was thinking of adding the leveling kit, but not sure how to measure how much lift is needed to level the front. Can leveling be done without a new shocks and springs? I saw level blocks on line, but not sure if those will work, or cause other issues. I won’t be changing tires until later on, but dont Want too large of a tire to kill my gas mileage.

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