2.5" or 3" level kit recommendations?

[White willy]

Did it sit level before the rear shackles or did you have to use them to level it?

It was down in the nose 1/4 inch.
I was glad the BDS shackles for the gen 5’s fit these perfectly.
Now it’s right at an inch taller in the rear following the alignment

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[Ranger75]

It was down in the nose 1/4 inch.
I was glad the BDS shackles for the gen 5’s fit these perfectly.
Now it’s right at an inch taller in the rear following the alignment

Thank you for all the info. Sounds like the 3" will give a better level than the 2.5". Thanks again!

 

[White willy]

Thank you for all the info. Sounds like the 3" will give a better level than the 2.5". Thanks again!

Very welcome.
Also,I did add a set of rough country N3 1-3 inch lift rear shocks to accommodate the BDS shackles.
Ride is still smooth and comfortable

 

[Ranger75]

Very welcome.
Also,I did add a set of rough country N3 1-3 inch lift rear shocks to accommodate the BDS shackles.
Ride is still smooth and comfortable

Got it...I don't think I'll do the shackles, I'm just trying to get as level as possible.

 

[SEV3N8T1]

I did the 2.5” Superlift but with the extra weight of the 2.7L engine I netted right under 2”. In hindsight I’d probably should have done the 3”. Get the 3” if you have concerns.

 

[NAVYSAR06]

I had the stealer add the rough country 3.5” kit (it was the only North American kit available for the Ranger at the time) and it’s now pretty much level (0.25 rear rake on passenger and 0.125 on driver; likely fuel tank). With an Anderson distribution hitch I still sag while trailering. I bought the BDS 19-23’ kit you used for your 24’. You think the 1.125-1.25 rear rake will make it look odd or change the ride?

 

[Sauce]

I just double checked and I installed the 2” superlift on my 24 xlt fx4 (I thought I had done the 2.5 but just confirmed it was the 2). With about 100 lbs in the bed the truck is dead level - I just measured the gap from wheel arch to wheel and it’s exactly the same front to back.

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