Ranger 2.5 inch lift

[xunjie74]

I'm installing a set of Bilstein 6112's on my 2020 Ranger xlt 2wd and setting them to the 5th notch with the circlip to get 2.5 inches of lift. I'm new to lifts and was wondering if anyone knows if it's a good idea to set the drivers side circlip one notch higher to compensate for lean? I've seen that people do it for Tacomas, but haven't found any info on it for Rangers. I know about Ranger lean but that seems to be an issue with leaf springs. any help with this question would be great!

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[ScarzRanger21(2.0)]

Can’t speak for anyone else but the lean on my truck isn’t too bad. The difference between the driver and passenger side is only 1/2” with a full tank, which I can live with. I compensate for this by keeping the heavier stuff in the bed on the passenger side.

I’m sure you could set the driver side a little higher, but then you’re changing how the truck rides and handles, even if only slightly. Whether that’s catastrophic to how the truck handles, I can’t say.

I would do some research (doesn’t have to be Ranger specific) and see what suspension manufacturers recommended. I know you have Bilsteins but the people at Eibach are super friendly and will gladly answer any questions you have. I’ve spent quite a bit of time talking to their people about different suspension setups for my truck.

 

[Superspirit]

I highly recommend you set the struts to the second clip position and get a spacer lift for a 2" lift. When you set the bilstiens on the 5th clip position the springs are very compressed and the ride is very harsh. I lived with it for a year then reset the front as I am recommending and now the ride is nice and smooth and the suspension can soak up bumps again.

 

[Joeiconic]

I highly recommend you set the struts to the second clip position and get a spacer lift for a 2" lift. When you set the bilstiens on the 5th clip position the springs are very compressed and the ride is very harsh. I lived with it for a year then reset the front as I am recommending and now the ride is nice and smooth and the suspension can soak up bumps again.

Or, replace the OEM springs. Seems like the 6112’s come with new springs?

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