The ULTIMATE guide to lifting your Ranger Raptor

[kanedax]

umm well depends if your prefer 2in of poke or 2.5in of poke. My opinion is neither of them is even remotely the correct offset for ranger raptors on 35s.

Our recommendation is no lower than P30 for a functional fitment

I have a question for you. I was gifted a set of Method 709hd in a 17x8.5 with 0 offset with 35” KO2. I’m also adding a canopy on my bed with a RTT and awning. After all other gear, I’m probably going to add about 700-900 pounds in the rear. In the front im adding a Rival aluminum bumper with a Warn 12k winch. I do have a Foutz UCA and Tie Rod kit as well as a lower arm rear pivot enforcement bracket. My question is this…

what type of lift would you recommend? Spring in rear with a 1” collar and 2” collar in front?

This is my weekend truck that I use for weekend overland trips and occasional long distance trips to Alaska and cross country.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

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[Locust13CT]

Would doing the goat 1.5" front and a 1.5" rear lift keep the handling as original/stock or as good as the 1" F/1" R claims. I'm fine with rake and I def don't want to not mess with how the truck handles/brakes etc but want a bit more clearance and the ability to fit 285/75's (34's w/ +35 offset). Or am I just overthinking it and I should just go with the 1.5"/1" kit?

 

[nedmo]

Would doing the goat 1.5" front and a 1.5" rear lift keep the handling as original/stock or as good as the 1" F/1" R claims. I'm fine with rake and I def don't want to not mess with how the truck handles/brakes etc but want a bit more clearance and the ability to fit 285/75's (34's w/ +35 offset). Or am I just overthinking it and I should just go with the 1.5"/1" kit?

Yep absolutely. More rake = better handling.

 

[expertcom]

All the info shared in this thread is awesome. GOAT provided significant insight that is appreciated. Kudos to everyone else who shared their knowledge....

Front stock 570mm was down to 540mm now 585mm
Rear stock 620mm was down to 560mm now 622mm
Total rake stock 50mm now 38mm higher in rear.

Geiser Offroad springs front & rear and GOAT 1.5" spacers rear.

2024 Ranger Raptor
Rival bumper
10K Warn winch, synthetic
Fouts skid plates
Decked box with tools and gear
ARE shell

 

[MEB]

@nedmo any offers or discounts ? I'm planning to buy front and rear kit + rear kit for a friend

 

[nedmo]

All the info shared in this thread is awesome. GOAT provided significant insight that is appreciated. Kudos to everyone else who shared their knowledge....

Front stock 570mm was down to 540mm now 585mm
Rear stock 620mm was down to 560mm now 622mm
Total rake stock 50mm now 38mm higher in rear.

Geiser Offroad springs front & rear and GOAT 1.5" spacers rear.

2024 Ranger Raptor
Rival bumper
10K Warn winch, synthetic
Fouts skid plates
Decked box with tools and gear
ARE shell

Nice work and thanks for sharing that data. We struggle to help US customers with spring recommendations to help return lost height with additional weight.

 

[expertcom]

@nedmo your insight was a real asset in the process. Now I just have to get ride height calibration to run successfully. I followed the procedure and it fails per the attached screendhots. My first time connecting a computer to a vehicle, I do know computers and was a mechanic before computers were in cars in the 1970s. Any insight from anyone would be appreciated. I am considering options on how to proceed with resolving.


BEFORE - IT SEEMS TO READ SENSORS OK

CAN NOT GET THIS TO RUN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS I DID GET THE INITIAL SETUP OF THE VEHICLE "RUN, SET NEUTRAL, HIT MANUAL, TURN OFF, FOOT OFF BRAKE, TURN ON WHILE HOLDING OK BUTTON TO SET ET MODE"

I CAN NOT GET THIS DTC TO CLEAR. I DID NOT CHECK FOR ANY DTC BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RUN THE FIRST TIME.

I GET AND CAN CLEAR THIS ONE BUT IT COMES BACK AT TIMES

 

[nedmo]

@nedmo your insight was a real asset in the process. Now I just have to get ride height calibration to run successfully. I followed the procedure and it fails per the attached screendhots. My first time connecting a computer to a vehicle, I do know computers and was a mechanic before computers were in cars in the 1970s. Any insight from anyone would be appreciated. I am considering options on how to proceed with resolving.


BEFORE - IT SEEMS TO READ SENSORS OK

CAN NOT GET THIS TO RUN. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS I DID GET THE INITIAL SETUP OF THE VEHICLE "RUN, SET NEUTRAL, HIT MANUAL, TURN OFF, FOOT OFF BRAKE, TURN ON WHILE HOLDING OK BUTTON TO SET ET MODE"

I CAN NOT GET THIS DTC TO CLEAR. I DID NOT CHECK FOR ANY DTC BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RUN THE FIRST TIME.

I GET AND CAN CLEAR THIS ONE BUT IT COMES BACK AT TIMES

The system is only able to calibrate within a certain range of ride heights. We have issues recalibrating lifts of over 70mm. That RR Sensor being at 180mm is causing your issue. Has the ride height sensor snapped? As thats crazy high.

 

[nedmo]

Also, you can ignore that first step. Ive been meaning to ammend the article to remove it.

Car just needs to be on level ground, ensuring that its been driven to settle the suspension, igniion on, in P.

 

[expertcom]

@nedmo - That is great info. Will let you know results once addressed.

 

[Gravy Jones]

@nedmo , any immediate price impact for US customers based on the latest Supreme Court ruling on tariffs?

 

[nedmo]

@nedmo , any immediate price impact for US customers based on the latest Supreme Court ruling on tariffs?

TBA. We use a 3rd party service to calculate, bill and pay duties currently. So they have sent some correspondence letting us know the are seeking further clarification. So we will see

 

[expertcom]

Listening to the news now here in the USA and what the the President just said, it does not sound like anything will happen fast. There may also be alternatives to work around the court ruling that could replace any tarrifs overturned.

 

[expertcom]

@nedmo Yes snapped right off. Sensor reads fine moving lever by hand so just waiting for the epoxy (JB Weld) to set. Do we really have to wait till June for your ride height sensor pivot ball upgrade?

 

[Locust13CT]

Can you run the Ride height calibration via the Android/Forscan Lite version with Bluetooth adapter or is a windows laptop - usb interface required?

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