Ranger Suspension, Lift Kits, Leveling Kits

[treimche]

Just read through this entire thread and still have some questions. I'm looking for real world input from someone running one of the 3.5" lifts out there. Looking at either Fabtech or BDS. Personally, I think the FX4 Ranger rides too bouncy, so I wouldn't mind changing the shocks to smooth it out.

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[Desert_5G]

Does anyone know if the Fox 2.0 rear shocks from the BDS 2.5" leveling kit will work with a 1" rear lift block?

 

[RngrRegmnt586]

I'm trying to achieve more of a pre-runner look with the rear sitting lower than the front. I don't want a level front/back. Anybody out there achieving this look who can post their specs, suspension, tires, etc? Pics too?

 

[coblueberryranger]

Just read through this entire thread and still have some questions. I'm looking for real world input from someone running one of the 3.5" lifts out there. Looking at either Fabtech or BDS. Personally, I think the FX4 Ranger rides too bouncy, so I wouldn't mind changing the shocks to smooth it out.

If you look at RC Mustangs build thread he talks about theFabtech FTS7265 Performance rear shocks improved his ride, I'm thinking of maybe getting some myself, let me know if you purchase and have some feedback

 

[I.W.]

Decal delete, black badge on fender. 3.5 rough country with a arms! Ultra gauntlet 20 x 9 rims +30 offset. Bfg ko 2 rubbers. No modify to anything! A little rub on back up. Truck rides drives awesome

 

[NickTheEnforcer]

Anyone do/like the 2.5" front only on a 4x4?
I have a magnetic xlt sport and I'm close to pulling the trigger. Just want to level off...

 

[NickTheEnforcer]

True 3” same wheel gap kit installed today.
Wheels and tires get mounted tomorrow

is this the front level only?

 

[Hambone437]

Anyone do/like the 2.5" front only on a 4x4?
I have a magnetic xlt sport and I'm close to pulling the trigger. Just want to level off...

I’ve been thinking about leveling my truck since I bought it 3 months ago. I just pulled the trigger and bought the rough country 2.5” lift tonight. It was only $99 plus whatever the alignment will cost after the install. I’ll post pics when it’s done.

 

[sbacpo]

Ordered the BDS 3.5" lift kit with Fox shocks for the rear and the lower profile intrusion beams.
Keeping the factory rims but swapping in a set of Cooper Discoverer STT Pros - 285-70/17's.

Hopefully installed next week. Can't wait.

 

[Hambone437]

Anyone do/like the 2.5" front only on a 4x4?
I have a magnetic xlt sport and I'm close to pulling the trigger. Just want to level off...

I installed the RC 2.5” lift today. I came out exactly the way I was hoping it would. The rear is about a 1/2” higher.

 

[FULLSCALE]

I installed the RC 2.5” lift today. I came out exactly the way I was hoping it would. The rear is about a 1/2” higher.

Looks great! Any wheel or tire plans? Are you going to get the alignment checked after?

 

[Hambone437]

Looks great! Any wheel or tire plans? Are you going to get the alignment checked after?

Definitely getting an alignment. I have an appointment this afternoon. I’m also going to make a little adjustment to the headlight aim as well. I plan on keeping the stock wheels and tires for now, but I’ll go a little bigger eventually.

 

[AzScorpion]

Anyone do/like the 2.5" front only on a 4x4?
I have a magnetic xlt sport and I'm close to pulling the trigger. Just want to level off...

I just did mine today. RC 2.5" level from @PandaMotorworks. Here's a pic with just the level kit on stock tires/wheels and the second one is an hour later with some new sneakers.

 

[NickTheEnforcer]

I just did mine today. RC 2.5" level from @PandaMotorworks. Here's a pic with just the level kit on stock tires/wheels and the second one is an hour later with some new sneakers.

any alignment issues? I've heard that the front radar for adaptive cruise can be wonky after lifting and might need to go back to dealer for adjustment to get properly aligned...

 

[AzScorpion]

any alignment issues? I've heard that the front radar for adaptive cruise can be wonky after lifting and might need to go back to dealer for adjustment to get properly aligned...

Yes I had an alignment too. I haven't had time to check out the front cameras yet as this took up most of my day. I don't use the adaptive cruise but I want to make sure the front crash assist is properly adjusted along with the headlights.

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