Photo: One Inch (Half Inch Spacer) Front Lift/Level

[daytoncarter]

I don't see many examples of one-inch lifts on the Ranger. Not really a lift guy, so I wanted an in-between that preserved some rake while making the truck look better. Dealer wanted ~$700 + $100 alignment (gonna let them do that) to install, so I just did it, took about 4.5 hrs which was the dealer's stated hours on their quote. Figure they were overcharging some since I did it on the ground with basic tools versus what they would have.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

MY 25 Lariat FX4 2.3L

I used the technique where I disconnected the tie rod, sway bar link, and upper control arm from the knuckle to remove the strut assembly. I didn't need to disconnect the CV axles. Used bungees and extra care to remove strut to avoid accidentally dislodging the CVs.

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[dc73pdsgt]

I had a 1.5 inch leveling kit installed a couple of weeks ago and it cost me about $800 with alignment after. Looks great and worth it in my opinion. I would rather have a pro do it than try it myself but that's me. the alignment was an important factor in my having it done for me.

 

[daytoncarter]

I had a 1.5 inch leveling kit installed a couple of weeks ago and it cost me about $800 with alignment after. Looks great and worth it in my opinion. I would rather have a pro do it than try it myself but that's me. the alignment was an important factor in my having it done for me.

I definitely understand wanting a shop to do the work.

Overall, it was not a complicated job, just six total nuts to remove and reinstall on each side. I have had mixed results with shop work since the mechanics are all incentivized to do things as fast as possible due to a flat rate of pay.

I've got an alignment scheduled in a couple of days, so no worries there.

Thanks to @GiJoesGT for the $80 spacers. Total cost will be $180 with the alignment.

 

[Paul Davis]

It looks great. I don’t like the rake the rangers come with. It’s too much. I’m getting my lift installed on Tuesday. $579 with alignment. It’s a small local tire shop that does all the lift for the local dealers. I went to high school with the owner, so he always gives me a fair deal. I’ll be putting on 275/70/r18 tires as well. Can’t wait!

Go get an alignment if you haven’t already.

 

[Arsenall11]

I also did the 1/2” spacer on the Raptor really easy on the raptor net 1” lift. Going to do the 1,5” spacer on my son’s 25 XLT next. You did it the correct way, trying to do it from the front disconnecting the knuckle is a bitch! The new lower control arm makes it almost impossible without dropping the axle out. looks great!

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