Extended -Axle or not

[Les Lawn]

Hello Les here first time question. I have a 2005 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab with a leveling kit installed. I was told the front went up 3" Is that enough to require an extended CV-Axle or can I replace with a standard axle?? (RF CV-axle is on its way out)

 

[Robert Mangrum]

Hello Les here first time question. I have a 2005 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab with a leveling kit installed. I was told the front went up 3" Is that enough to require an extended CV-Axle or can I replace with a standard axle?? (RF CV-axle is on its way out)

Lift shouldn't effect the length. Just the angle. Now if the angle seems extreme you may want a differential drop, which would straighten the axle out. Angled CVs cause them to wear out and break easier than normal. Welcome to TRS. We like pictures haha