2019+ Ford Ranger Lift Kits / Crash Bars

[Jim Oaks]

2019 Ford Ranger Leveling / Lift Kits:

Looking for a lift for your 2019 Ford Ranger 4x4?

Check out these lifts organized by size:

BDS Suspension 2.00-Inch Leveling Kit:

https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/bds-2019-ford-ranger-2-inch-leveling-kit.180890/

ReadyLift 2-Inch Leveling Kit:

https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/readylift-2-inch-leveling-3-inch-lift-kits.180892/

Pro Comp 2.25-Inch Leveling Kit:

2019 Ford Ranger - Pro Comp 2.25-Inch Lift

Pro Comp is proud to announce the release of a new Level Lift system for the resurgent 2019 Ford Ranger 4WD. This precision-engineered lift system is the fastest, safest and most economical way to upgrade the midsize Ranger to a more aggressive off-road stance while adding clearance for 33-inch...

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Rough Country 2.50-Inch Leveling Kit

2019 Ford Ranger - Rough Country 2.5-Inch Leveling Kit

Rough Country is now offering a 2.5-inch Leveling Kit for the 2019 Ford Ranger. $99.95 and free shipping. zJcWoZRTk08 https://www.roughcountry.com/ford-leveling-lift-kit-50100.html

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Fabtech 2.50-Inch Lift

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2019 Ford Ranger Fabtech 2.5-Inch Leveling Kit

2019 FORD RANGER 4WD Fabtech’s 2019 Ford Ranger 4WD Leveling System features CNC machined aluminum front billet spacers that work in conjunction with the factory Coilover shock assemblies. They are designed to bolt in without the disassembly of the factory coilover shocks for a fast...

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ReadyLift 3-Inch Leveling Kit:

https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/readylift-2-inch-leveling-3-inch-lift-kits.180892/

ReadyLift 3-Inch Lift Kit (raises rear 1-inch)

https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/readylift-2-inch-leveling-3-inch-lift-kits.180892/

Icon Vehicle Dynamics 3.5-Inch Lift:

https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/icon-vehicle-dynamics-2019-ford-ranger-3-5-inch-suspensions.180891/

2019 Ford Ranger Crash Bars:

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The 2019 Ford Ranger has crash bars in front of and behind the front tires. When you lift your truck and try to install larger tires, these crash bars will be something that could get in the way, and where your tire may rub.

The good thing is that these bars bolt in place with a 15mm bolt. Some companies may offer replacement crash bars like the ones shown below. They are designed to actually give you more tire clearance.

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This Ranger is running 265/70/17 (31.93x10.70x17) Cooper Discoverer STT PRO mud terrains without any lift, and still manages to clear the crash bars. Once you get in to the 33-inch and larger tire sizes, the crash bars are something to take in to consideration.

 

[qbalaska]

Hey Jim,
Thanks for the info. I've had my XLT off road a little bit and while the stock tires have done admirably, I am looking to put a set of 265/70/17 BF Goodrich AT KO2's on. Are the wheels you have on the truck stock (offset and/or backspace)? Unfortunately I have to order my tires on line and can't pop in to my local tire shop to have them mount a set and try them on the truck before purchasing. Thanks for the site and the info!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Yeah, those are the stock 17" graphite wheels for the Sport/FX4 package here in the US.

 

[HenryMac]

Some companies may offer replacement crash bars like the ones shown below. They are designed to actually give you more tire clearance.

BUT... there's always a but.....

Something to consider before removing or modifying the crash bars. Ford designed the crash bars to help minimize passenger and driver foot / leg injuries in the event of a small overlap frontal crash.

I contacted Fabtech about their Crash Bar kits for 2019 Ford Rangers. They do no testing or analysis to determine if their kits are as strong, stronger or weaker than the OEM crash bars.

Check out this link for additional information related to crash testing: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/ford/ranger-crew-cab-pickup/2019#front-crash-prevention

 

[Greyeagle]

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The 2019 Ford Ranger has crash bars in front of and behind the front tires. When you lift your truck and try to install larger tires, these crash bars will be something that could get in the way, and where your tire may rub.

The good thing is that these bars bolt in place with a 15mm bolt. Some companies may offer replacement crash bars like the ones shown below. They are designed to actually give you more tire clearance.

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This Ranger is running 265/70/17 (31.93x10.70x17) Cooper Discoverer STT PRO mud terrains without any lift, and still manages to clear the crash bars. Once you get in to the 33-inch and larger tire sizes, the crash bars are something to take in to consideration.

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[Greyeagle]

What, may I ask... did you do to remedy the nose dive? Mine looks like it going downhill all the time.

 

[sgtsandman]

What, may I ask... did you do to remedy the nose dive? Mine looks like it going downhill all the time.

That’s the standard rake on any truck so that the rear end doesn’t look sagged when the bed is loaded.

If you want to eliminate the rake, a leveling kit will do that for you by raising the front.

The downside is that if you have one installed and you do carry a heavy load, now the front will be pointing up in the air.

I believe Jim linked leveling kits in one of the stuck posts. I also believe he offers some for sales in the TRS store.

 

[Greyeagle]

Has anyone tried these.?

2.5 Inch Leveling Kit | Ford Ranger 2WD/4WD (2019-2024)

2.5 Inch Leveling Kit | Ford Ranger 2WD/4WD (2019-2024)

www.roughcountry.com

 

[Blmpkn]

Has anyone tried these.?

2.5 Inch Leveling Kit | Ford Ranger 2WD/4WD (2019-2024)

2.5 Inch Leveling Kit | Ford Ranger 2WD/4WD (2019-2024)

www.roughcountry.com

That's what's in my truck.

 

[Greyeagle]

That's what's in my truck.

Was it hard to install?

 

[RumPunch]

Should take a 2-3 hours with a lift and tools on hand including alignment.

 

[Blmpkn]

Was it hard to install?

Having the dealer supply and install my leveling kit was part of the deal when purchasing the truck.

It's level of difficulty depends on who you ask though. Some people have found that they needed to pull the front axles out of the knuckles to get everything to push down far enough to reinstall the strut.. others say they didn't need to.

@JohnnyO had a hell of a time getting his installed.. relatively sure he even recruited the help of @sgtsandman and both of them still had some troubles with his truck. IIRC they were having troubles getting the ball joints apart.

 

[sgtsandman]

There was some difficulty. Mainly a tools on hand issue. The biggest thing is the need of a front end service kit for working on ball joints and tie rod ends. I didn’t bring mine with me because I didn’t know what tools JohnnyO had on hand.

 

[JohnnyO]

Having the dealer supply and install my leveling kit was part of the deal when purchasing the truck.

It's level of difficulty depends on who you ask though. Some people have found that they needed to pull the front axles out of the knuckles to get everything to push down far enough to reinstall the strut.. others say they didn't need to.

@JohnnyO had a hell of a time getting his installed.. relatively sure he even recruited the help of @sgtsandman and both of them still had some troubles with his truck. IIRC they were having troubles getting the ball joints apart.

Didn’t have proper tools to get the ball joints apart the first time. Second time I got the ball joint and tie rod end off but I couldn’t push the LCA down enough to get the strut out. For now the spacers are on a shelf waiting for me to scrounge up a spare $450 to have a shop do it. Be advised if you want to pop out the axle shaft the toque spec on the hub nut is like 212 ft. lb.

 

[Greyeagle]

Thxs, problem sovled..solved...
My local Ford dealer will do it for me. (For a fee)