Adding another 1" to the lift.

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I got the 3 1/2" RC lift. Id really like to add another 1". Going higher will lead to having to do other mods. Can I? The rear would be easy with just adding a 2"block instead of the 1" the lift came with. What about the front? How would I do that?
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Blocks are a big no no if you are going offroad. I suggest replacement leafs like what Old Man EMU has as they have different load ratings. Also what you can do is get bigger tires as that will lift the truck as well.
 

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I got the 3 1/2" RC lift. Id really like to add another 1". Going higher will lead to having to do other mods. Can I? The rear would be easy with just adding a 2"block instead of the 1" the lift came with. What about the front? How would I do that?
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I have no idea what other mods this might require or impact, but traxda makes a 1" spacer kit for the front of the Ranger that might do what you are after.
https://traxda.com/ford-lift-and-leveling-kits/101060.html
 
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Hmm....wonder if you can put a 1" on top of the one that came with the lift? Gonna shoot off an email to them.
I say that is a really big NO!!!! If you do that you will risk breaking the struts and will put the CV axles at a dangerous angle where they will fail.
 


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Just buy the right hight lift you want, obviously adding a block on top of a black is a no and a safety issue!

You will need to buy a bigger lift instead of cheaping out or keep your existing lift.
 
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I say that is a really big NO!!!! If you do that you will risk breaking the struts and will put the CV axles at a dangerous angle where they will fail.
I doubt all that drama would happen, but I don't really want to go that route.
Doesn't look like I'll have to. The new tires bumped it up almost 2 in.
 

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I doubt all that drama would happen, but I don't really want to go that route.
Doesn't look like I'll have to. The new tires bumped it up almost 2 in.
You might doubt it but it is true. What size tires do you have?
 
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With that size tire and the lift you have you should be fine. Not sure why you want to get more height out of it.
Cuz I got more room to clear the garage door.?
 
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I guess I need to get under and measure the blocks to see exactly what size they are before I upgrade the leaf springs. I don't want the back end to be higher. The purpose was to level n lift. That's why I was pondering having to lift the front. But if it's only 1/2" difference, I might be able to stomach that.
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