How much lift up front is reasonable? Is 3" the limit?

[HeavyDuty]

I'm up 2" over stock up front but I'd like to go a little more.
Is 3" too much for the geometry? The Fox 2.0 says 2-3"

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[OFC Ranger]

I believe any higher than 3 in will require new upper arm controls but somebody more knowledgeable will come along eventually and pipe in.

 

[JohnnyO]

If you're not going to change anything else, yes.
JMHO from what I see and read but I think if you go more than 2.5" then you're looking at more parts like a diff drop bracket and extended HD upper control arms.
I had a 2.5" spacer lift on my old Sport Trac and the upper ball joints would last two years at most.

 

[jflogerzi]

Agree. I would do 2.5 max

 

[ylwjacket]

2 inch Eibach with 265/70/18 tires. I have left it at the setting they came at - 2 inches. Can go a little more if I want.

With lift only, it was good. Adding the tires with the lift is when it gets great.

 

[Canadian Ranger]

I'm pretty sure 2.5" levels it.

 

[9zero1790]

im at 2.5 and would not suggest more unless you change other parts. at 2.5 in the front mine was aligned to factory specs etc. and nothing is crazy stressed.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Hey Kevin,

2” to 2.5” levels most. Personally, I think 2.5” puts it a touch above level. If you go to 3”, it will have a low rear end and you’d likely want to put a 1/2” or 1” spacer in the back.

You’ll also be in that weird grey zone where you might want to consider upgrading control arms for the sake of your ball joints as well as a diff drop to lessen those CV angles.

I’m not saying those additional changes are necessary at 3” but they’re definitely something to think about. You could simply run 32” tires with your current setup and achieve the same look. Although, you might need aftermarket crash bars.

Isn’t Ranger suspension fun?

 

[9zero1790]

i did 2.5 in the front and then about 1.5 rear and it looks pretty level but i did not measure anything.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Ah the benefits of a pre-runner style setup, no CV to worry about. Though my balls as you guys put it may be in eminent danger.

3" up front and 1" block in rear plus autospring 750lb leaf helpers.

Im gonne die!

 

[WingShot]

For the love of god, don't go too high. That really looks stupid!

 

[Dgc333]

Here you go if you really want a lift. Tires are 315/70-17.

 

[D Fresh]

For the love of god, don't go too high. That really looks stupid!

Here you go if you really want a lift. Tires are 315/70-17.

The comedic genius is apparent.

 

[Msfitoy]

I believe any higher than 3 in will require new upper arm controls but somebody more knowledgeable will come along eventually and pipe in.

at 2.5", my alignment adjustment is maxed out with factory UCA...over 3" might cause alignment issues and with rear load, it would have a nice Carolina Squat...

 

[OFC Ranger]

at 2.5", my alignment adjustment is maxed out with factory UCA...

I was able to get mine aligned when I took it into a shop after I installed my new front springs and shocks. So either I was lied to or somehow specs vary from parts to parts for assembly? lmao

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