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What size leveling kit would I need for front to match the OEM back on a 2025 Ranger XL?
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Assuming its the 2.3 a 2.5" level is within 0.25" (measuring from tire to arch) and its probably the max you want to do without replacing the UCAs. I have 2.5" level on my XLT and its worked out great.
 

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I have 2.5 also, and its within .25 of an inch

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Looks great.
that’s what I’m going with too.
what size tires are you running?
 

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Tires and wheels are next on the shopping list.
 

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Assuming its the 2.3 a 2.5" level is within 0.25" (measuring from tire to arch) and its probably the max you want to do without replacing the UCAs. I have 2.5" level on my XLT and its worked out great.
Did you just level or change the shocks? Affect the mpg?
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Did you just level or change the shocks? Affect the mpg?
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Didn't change the shocks, although I may at some point. The truck doesn't live in a place with highways, so its all either offroad and mellower slower driving. Under those conditions I can't really tell a difference in MPG, but I also installed the kit immediately upon delivery, so I don't really know.
 

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Didn't change the shocks, although I may at some point. The truck doesn't live in a place with highways, so its all either offroad and mellower slower driving. Under those conditions I can't really tell a difference in MPG, but I also installed the kit immediately upon delivery, so I don't really know.
Thanks I'm looking at 2" , 2.5 " lift while changing the shocks for a better off road ride. Problem is bilstein doesn't make the shocks I want for the gen 6 yet.
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I have a 2025 Ranger Raptor and will be installing the FMI Shock/Coil Spring Perch Spacers. Will post before and after pictures when
 

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Hey guys. Has anyone tried or has a recommendation of the size level for a 2.7L? My FX4 is still stock, which is o.k. for very light off-roading, but I'm looking forward to lift the front.

I already have a couple of scratches on the skid plate (gives the truck character, I guess) and can't decide if doing spacers or new shocks for the lift.

Thanks in advance. And for those who shared photos of their setups: Nice Rides!
(Sorry for the low-res photos)

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Here’s mine. 2.5” level and 275/70r17 tires. In my opinion the level doesn’t really look good without bigger rubber.

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Did you get any increase in clearance height?
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Did you get any increase in clearance height?
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Didn't measure it, but yes - I definitely did at the front bumper. In theory, if you are leveling to zero rake, you are going to get the full lift in front bumper clearance and maybe slightly more since there was negative OEM angle from the wheel to the front bumper (at least thats how I think about the geometry). Of course no increase in axle clearance other than the larger tires that I put on it.
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