Level kit

[RussB]

Just found a level kit machine lift from proryde adjustable leveling kik adjustable from 2in to 3in while on the truck, imight have to check into it more.

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[Frenchy]

With it being a spacer kit I would not recommend it especially with it being "adjustable". If you want to level the truck I would suggest a differnt route like Fox Eibach or Bilstein. Why you ask? Well you might as well get good ride quality out of it too. Also if you are not looking at Off Road then I would suggest Eibach or Bilstein.

Let's try and get some input on this from our AWESOME engineer @P. A. Schilke !!

 

[RussB]

With it being a spacer kit I would not recommend it especially with it being "adjustable". If you want to level the truck I would suggest a differnt route like Fox Eibach or Bilstein. Why you ask? Well you might as well get good ride quality out of it too. Also if you are not looking at Off Road then I would suggest Eibach or Bilstein.

Let's try and get some input on this from our AWESOME engineer @P. A. Schilke !!

Only problem is my truck is 2wd so all those companies except fox dont make one for my truck.

 

[Frenchy]

Only problem is my truck is 2wd so all those companies except fox dont make one for my truck.

That is where you are mistaken. Thankfully the front end parts for the 2WD and 4WD are mostly the same and others on here have installed parts from Eibach on 2WD trucks. I cant confirm for Bilstein but it should be the same.

 

[ParkerAzJeff]

Icon's are another option you should consider.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

With it being a spacer kit I would not recommend it especially with it being "adjustable". If you want to level the truck I would suggest a differnt route like Fox Eibach or Bilstein. Why you ask? Well you might as well get good ride quality out of it too. Also if you are not looking at Off Road then I would suggest Eibach or Bilstein.

Let's try and get some input on this from our AWESOME engineer @P. A. Schilke !!

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the kind words. I would need to see the design of this adjustable spacer. It might be a great design. I had adjustable suspension on my supervee race car. Thread shock body and a threaded collar, but with a exact locking collar that required special wrenches to hold the adjustment collar and another one to tighten against the collar to lock the adjustment collar in place. Any time you introduce a joint into to the system, there is a possibility of an untended change. It has been shown in several threads that Fox or Bilstein accomplish leveling, but do not rule out new designs or innovation. Need to understand the adjustability. Got any pictures or a link?

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Frenchy]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the kind words. I would need to see the design of this adjustable spacer. It might be a great design. I had adjustable suspension on my supervee race car. Thread shock body and a threaded collar, but with a exact locking collar that required special wrenches to hold the adjustment collar and another one to tighten against the collar to lock the adjustment collar in place. Any time you introduce a joint into to the system, there is a possibility of an untended change. It has been shown in several threads that Fox or Bilstein accomplish leveling, but do not rule out new designs or innovation. Need to understand the adjustability. Got any pictures or a link?

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Here is the link for you Phil. As you will see it is a spacer kit(and of couse I'm not a fan of them in general).

https://www.prorydeliftkits.com/shop/ford-ranger-adjustable-front-lift-leveling-kit/

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Here is the link for you Phil. As you will see it is a spacer kit(and of couse I'm not a fan of them in general).

https://www.prorydeliftkits.com/shop/ford-ranger-adjustable-front-lift-leveling-kit/

Hi Chis,

Okay...I get the adjustableity. However...my concern is that the is a change in suspension alignment as I do not know how much toe and camber changes with this adjustability, caster is likely not affected. Could be minor over the range but would need to see the company present suspension changes through the range of the adjustment.

I agree...not a fan of spaces, but many folks like them and use them...Not me.

Best.
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Frenchy]

Hi Chis,

Okay...I get the adjustableity. However...my concern is that the is a change in suspension alignment as I do not know how much toe and camber changes with this adjustability, caster is likely not affected. Could be minor over the range but would need to see the company present suspension changes through the range of the adjustment.

I agree...not a fan of spaces, but many folks like them and use them...Not me.

Best.
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Looking at it I believe you would have to remove the spacer in order to make the height adjustment. After that you would need to make the necessary alignment changes. That is my thoughts on that. I also understand how this can adversely affect the alignment if adjusting on the fly.

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