Ford Ranger 2.5" Leveling Kit Install 2019-2022
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Ford Ranger 2.5" Leveling Kit Install 2019-2022
Freddy from PoorManMods shows you how to install a Rough Country 2.5" Leveling kit for the 2019-2022 Ford Ranger
Supplies
Remove Skit Plate
Remove the 4 skid plate bolts
Disconnect Power Steering Connectors
Disconnect the 3 connectors
Remove ABS Sensor & Brake Hose
Remove ABS sensor bracket and sensor, then the brake hose bracket
Disconnect Sway Bar & Tie Rod
Disconnect the tie rod and sway bar from steering knuckle
Disconnect Upper Ball Joint
Disconnect upper ball joint from steering knuckle
Remove Upper and Lower Strut Nuts
Remove the 2 bottom and 3 top nuts securing the strut
Remove Strut
Use a pry bar and push down on the lower control arm to remove the strut
Remove Strut Studs
lightly torch the lower strut bolts and hammer them out
Install Strut Spacer Studs
Install the provided studs into the strut spacer
Install Spacer Then Strut
Install the spacer onto the top of the strut with the 3 factory nuts, then place the strut back into the truck
Install Lower Bolts
Install the 2 lower strut bolts, lightly tap them into the strut until they stop, then spray some lubricant onto the splines. Install the 2 nuts on the bottom and tighten them to draw the bolts through the strut and properly tightening them.
Connect Upper Ball Joint
This part can be tricky, but pull down on the upper control arm and install the nut onto the ball joint
Install Strut Top Nuts
Install the 3 provided nuts onto the strut studs
Reconnect the Rest
Finally, reconnect the tie rod, sway bar, brake hose and ABS sensor.