Advice for new Ranger owner

[LiftMyRide]

Hi im new here and also i have never lifted or put a leveling kit on a truck before either. I have a 2021 Ford Ranger XLT Sport Super Cab. can anyone recomend a leveling kit ( under $300 ) that i could install myself ?
Im not a heavy off-roader but i do hunt a lot so a little more ground clearance, a beefier tire and get rid of the rake from the stock truck.

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[rang19ca]

Welcome to the forum. I have the Rough Country 2 1/2" level lift . It is a spacer that fits on top on the front stock coilover. A friend with a shop, did the job and aligned it .

 

[rang19ca]

Here is a picture.

 

[Frenchy]

Leveling kits are not a good idea if you plan to lead the rear. There is a reason for Take, simple as that. As a suggestion take the truck to places you plan to go first and evaluate from there. The Ranger is very capable as it is and there.is a chance you may not have to do anything.

 

[LiftMyRide]

Here is a picture.

Did you stay with your regular tires or did you go bigger ?

 

[ljames]

Hi im new here and also i have never lifted or put a leveling kit on a truck before either. I have a 2021 Ford Ranger XLT Sport Super Cab. can anyone recomend a leveling kit ( under $300 ) that i could install myself ?
Im not a heavy off-roader but i do hunt a lot so a little more ground clearance, a beefier tire and get rid of the rake from the stock truck.

advise: leave it stock

 

[LiftMyRide]

So no leveling kit or are you saying leave stock tires ?

 

[Trigganometry]

I have the same truck as you. Mine is still stock rake after 2+ years of ownership. If I did level it it would be because I’m upgrading the shocks because I want a firmer ride. That for me is an eventuality. Stock shocks only last so long and the wallow of the truck will just make me want to ditch the stock ones all that much sooner! Then you get level for a bonus

 

[LiftMyRide]

ar you running 255 65 r17 or have you gone larger ?
thinking of going with the Fox 2.0 front and rear if i can afford that and installation + tires

 

[Trigganometry]

ar you running 255 65 r17 or have you gone larger ?
thinking of going with the Fox 2.0 front and rear if i can afford that and installation + tires

I’m still on stock tires as well. Will probably go same size or slightly wider when I get new shoes on her. I was going with Ford Performance Fox shocks 2.0 if and when I pull the trigger. Better suited for my needs. I will do all 4 when I do upgrade though.

 

[Mustang2Ranger]

Yea if you want to stick under $300 the RC spacers are a good deal at $100 new

If you do it yourself then you just pay that, and for alignment

I have a used pair for sale if you want to send me a message, I upgraded to Kings so they are just laying around

 

[Burnt Money]

I have the Rough Country 2.5in/leveling coil overs. They were 350ish I think from Stage 3 Motorsports. They are a site sponsor so you can PM them for a price. I was in the same situation. I don’t do anything crazy off road like the guys that live near mountains. Mine is all logging roads and swampy areas hunting. So far they have held up fine with no issues.

 

[LiftMyRide]

are you noticing any squat after putting in your leveling kit such as if you put a 4wheeler or a deer etc into the bed ?

 

[SilverSlugger]

I put Fox 2.0 combined with 275 65 18 tires, I like that combo a lot.

 

[rydfree]

Hi im new here and also i have never lifted or put a leveling kit on a truck before either. I have a 2021 Ford Ranger XLT Sport Super Cab. can anyone recomend a leveling kit ( under $300 ) that i could install myself ?
Im not a heavy off-roader but i do hunt a lot so a little more ground clearance, a beefier tire and get rid of the rake from the stock truck.

2019-2022 Ford Ranger 2.5" Front Lift Kit – Torch Off Road
I have the Torch off-road 2.5" kit with 32" 275/65R18 Wildpeaks and have been very satisfied. Found the kit on Amazon for $79 . No hard off road stuff but my property is rough in areas and it has been fine . I've had 600lbs of sac-crete in the bed with no noticeable squat and have towed my 16' trailer with tractor/backhoe loaded and had very little squat.

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