What did you do to your 2019 and up Ranger today?

[BDawgSTX]

You can order the kit with studs and nuts or I just had my local dealer order the part numbers and used ford pass points toward it.

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thanks for the info on the part numbers. Looks good and functional.

 

[BDawgSTX]

Added bottom grille

 

[RangerNumber3]

Added bottom grille
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Where did you get it?

 

[BDawgSTX]

Where did you get it?

Mountains2Metal

takes about 5 mins to install.

 

[sgtsandman]

That compliment the lower bumper nicely. The open hole in front of the inter-cooler has been a bit of a concern for me.

 

[Fuji302]

Took mine through the Nebraska Sandhills and the National Forest in Halsey. Fun drive especially in the forest where some of the trails are so tight if you have anything larger than a midsize you’re going to come back with pinstripes.

 

[RangerNumber3]

Put Sandstone colored pinstripes on to match seat color.

 

[JohnnyO]

Mountains2Metal

takes about 5 mins to install.

Same. I was looking at those on Amazon. Website you have posted is $10 less.

 

[JohnnyO]

Shorter radio antenna. Auto Zone, $16.99. Stocker was getting beat up on my garage door.

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Installed 1.5 inch wheel spacers. Wanted 1 inch but couldn't find any in stock. Got these from Amazon. Slapped them bad boys on at lunch. Now see if wife notices haha

 

[JohnnyO]

Installed 1.5 inch wheel spacers. Wanted 1 inch but couldn't find any in stock. Got these from Amazon. Slapped them bad boys on at lunch. Now see if wife notices hahaView attachment 57946

I think you need at least 1.5" to cover the stock wheel studs.

 

[JohnnyO]

After some research I was liking the BDS leveling kit as it is supposed to give you less angle on the ball joints and CV's. I put a Truxxx strut spacer lift on my old Sport Trac four years ago, the first two years had no issues, the last two years my upper ball joints didn't last a year and replaced both of them twice.
On the other hand, last night the wife got out before I pulled in the garage and said that even the new shorter radio antenna was close. Raising just the front might not affect it that much but I was thinking about a leveling kit and 265/70-17 BFG A/T's when the OE tires wear out. Gonna have to measure that carefully. I know Jim said that 265/70-17's fit on the Loan Ranger with no lift.

I'm learning the Blue Toof and steering wheel controls, owner's manual isn't much help.
Stock radio has crappy sound and no CD player. Looks like Crutchfield has replacement speakers.
I learned that the tailgate locks with the power locks. Not sure if I like that. Can't find a way to turn it off.
Poked around today and still can't figure out how to remove the rear seatbacks.

Pros:
It's quiet.
New car smell.
Longer bed than my Sport Trac. Easily dropped a stepladder and my longer window cleaning pole in yesterday without having to get creative like I used to do.
Great gas mileage. Averaged 20 mpg on my first two tanks. The Sport Trac was getting long in the tooth and lucky to average 14 mpg.

 

[copyman]

After some research I was liking the BDS leveling kit as it is supposed to give you less angle on the ball joints and CV's. I put a Truxxx strut spacer lift on my old Sport Trac four years ago, the first two years had no issues, the last two years my upper ball joints didn't last a year and replaced both of them twice.
On the other hand, last night the wife got out before I pulled in the garage and said that even the new shorter radio antenna was close. Raising just the front might not affect it that much but I was thinking about a leveling kit and 265/70-17 BFG A/T's when the OE tires wear out. Gonna have to measure that carefully. I know Jim said that 265/70-17's fit on the Loan Ranger with no lift.

I'm learning the Blue Toof and steering wheel controls, owner's manual isn't much help.
Stock radio has crappy sound and no CD player. Looks like Crutchfield has replacement speakers.
I learned that the tailgate locks with the power locks. Not sure if I like that. Can't find a way to turn it off.
Poked around today and still can't figure out how to remove the rear seatbacks.

Pros:
It's quiet.
New car smell.
Longer bed than my Sport Trac. Easily dropped a stepladder and my longer window cleaning pole in yesterday without having to get creative like I used to do.
Great gas mileage. Averaged 20 mpg on my first two tanks. The Sport Trac was getting long in the tooth and lucky to average 14 mpg.

Which BDS leveling kit were you looking at? I want s small level leaving a little rake. but I'm not doing a thing until my stock tires are worn down and need replacing, then I'll just do it all at once. my truck doesn't seem to have the exaggerated rake that I have seem on some of the trucks. riding around.

 

[JohnnyO]

Which BDS leveling kit were you looking at? I want s small level leaving a little rake. but I'm not doing a thing until my stock tires are worn down and need replacing, then I'll just do it all at once. my truck doesn't seem to have the exaggerated rake that I have seem on some of the trucks. riding around.

Here. It shows all of them. Click on the tab for 2".

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Leveling kits and up to 8 inch lift heights making room for larger wheels and tires Complete systems are engineered for high performance on and off-road use Heavy duty bracketry backed by the BDS No Fine Print Warranty Correct steering geometry for proper handling in any condition Vehicle tuned...

bds-suspension.com

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

I think you need at least 1.5" to cover the stock wheel studs.

Looked as if 1inch would have covered studs but I am absolutely happy with the 1.5s. Tires set perfect for me