Ford Ranger 2.5" Leveling Kit Install 2019-2022

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Ford Ranger 2.5" Leveling Kit Install 2019-2022

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How to make a Ford Ranger look AWESOME | 2.5" Leveling kit install + wheels & tires

Freddy from PoorManMods shows you how to install a Rough Country 2.5" Leveling kit for the 2019-2022 Ford Ranger

Supplies

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Remove Skit Plate

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Remove the 4 skid plate bolts

Disconnect Power Steering Connectors

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Disconnect the 3 connectors

Remove ABS Sensor & Brake Hose

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Remove ABS sensor bracket and sensor, then the brake hose bracket

Disconnect Sway Bar & Tie Rod

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Disconnect the tie rod and sway bar from steering knuckle

Disconnect Upper Ball Joint

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Disconnect upper ball joint from steering knuckle

Remove Upper and Lower Strut Nuts

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Remove the 2 bottom and 3 top nuts securing the strut

Remove Strut

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Use a pry bar and push down on the lower control arm to remove the strut

Remove Strut Studs

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lightly torch the lower strut bolts and hammer them out

Install Strut Spacer Studs

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Install the provided studs into the strut spacer

Install Spacer Then Strut

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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

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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

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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

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Install the 3 provided nuts onto the strut studs

Reconnect the Rest

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Finally, reconnect the tie rod, sway bar, brake hose and ABS sensor.