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[LpFRCPS_307]

2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak
3 inch level lift from fordrangerlifts.com
285 70 17 Blackbear M/T Tires
9x17 et 12 Husla Barreta Mags

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[hiiflyer]

Just got it leveled, everything else is bone stock. 2WD and I went with the Icon 2-part leveling kit and had it installed at a local shop.

 

[DevilDoc]

2.5 Rough Country level kit

 

[rooster]

SVC collars, gained +2” each side.

 

[Arch Stanton]

SVC collars, gained +2” each side.

Did it firm up your front end a bit as far as ride? Are you an inch higher in the rear now?

 

[treimche]

Stock 2019 FX4 Lariat
Lift/level with Fox 2.0 and OEM wheel/tire
Lift/level with aftermarket wheel/tire.
Details in my build thread.

 

[Chief Malone]

2.5 Rough Country level kit

 

[James Martincic]

2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak
3 inch level lift from fordrangerlifts.com
285 70 17 Blackbear M/T Tires
9x17 et 12 Husla Barreta Mags

Is that set up just a 3” front level kit from that website?
Look great man, any problems thus far with rubbing or anything?

 

[RANGER_MARC]

Looks really good Marc. How do you like the ride with the Fox kit? I really liked the way the RC kit raised and stiffened the front end up on mine.

Hey, Dave, yeah, I really like the ride with the Foxes, definitely more stable to drive, and I am loving the higher vantage point as well!

 

[John Jenkins]

Would love to see pics along with level and tire information.

2019, Rough Country 2.5 kit with 275/65/18 Goodyear Duratrax, nothing rubs crashbars are intact and uncut

 

[rooster]

Did it firm up your front end a bit as far as ride? Are you an inch higher in the rear now?

I think it does feel better out front, including the steering which to me seemed notchy at low speed with the stock suspension/rake. I was just out cruising the local highways at 75-85 mph and it was nice and stable with as good as handling as you can expect from such a truck. On my Jeep the coil spacer budget boost seemed to give more room for tire but worse road manners. So I'm really liking these preload collars on the Ranger.

The rear stays the same, when lifting the front you are rotating the truck around the rear axle. In fact, tailgate load height dropped an inch an I believe.

One thing I'll say is the spring compression was a tough using DIY hook style compressors. I've used these with ease on my VWs but not here.... there is not alot of clearance between the ID of the spring and the boot/bump stop, it took a few times to get just enough compression with everything staying centered and not binding up. And with the preload collar in place they really need to be cranked down to be able to catch the first few threads to get the nut on. You will be at the point you think it's all going to explode in your face. If you have access to a shop compressor like a Branick or a local shop that can handle the springs I recommend going that route.

Aside from that, if the inner cv joint pulls out don't panic ... a little finesse with the rotating and shaking will get it back in.

Now, onto that bouncy rear end...

 

[John Jenkins]

I feel as if I’m a bit stiffer in the front but still a nice ride. Right now my truck sits a 1/2” higher in the rear. And I could have run next size up in tires(33”) with no issues

 

[Arch Stanton]

I think it does feel better out front, including the steering which to me seemed notchy at low speed with the stock suspension/rake. I was just out cruising the local highways at 75-85 mph and it was nice and stable with as good as handling as you can expect from such a truck. On my Jeep the coil spacer budget boost seemed to give more room for tire but worse road manners. So I'm really liking these preload collars on the Ranger.

The rear stays the same, when lifting the front you are rotating the truck around the rear axle. In fact, tailgate load height dropped an inch an I believe.

One thing I'll say is the spring compression was a tough using DIY hook style compressors. I've used these with ease on my VWs but not here.... there is not alot of clearance between the ID of the spring and the boot/bump stop, it took a few times to get just enough compression with everything staying centered and not binding up. And with the preload collar in place they really need to be cranked down to be able to catch the first few threads to get the nut on. You will be at the point you think it's all going to explode in your face. If you have access to a shop compressor like a Branick or a local shop that can handle the springs I recommend going that route.

Aside from that, if the inner cv joint pulls out don't panic ... a little finesse with the rotating and shaking will get it back in.

Now, onto that bouncy rear end...

Thanks for the review. By front and rear measurements I was referring to wheel well centerline to ground, usually about 3" higher in rear from factory, so assuming your are 1" higher in back now.

 

[rooster]

Thanks for the review. By front and rear measurements I was referring to wheel well centerline to ground, usually about 3" higher in rear from factory, so assuming your are 1" higher in back now.

whoops sorry, I confuse easily! Yes now 1" higher in the rear ... front fender to ground will be in the range of 37" and the rear will be around 38".

 

[Arch Stanton]

whoops sorry, I confuse easily! Yes now 1" higher in the rear ... front fender to ground will be in the range of 37" and the rear will be around 38".

Thanks, torn between the Eibach shocks at 2.25" and these 2"collars for $100 less.

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