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1998-2011 Ford Ranger Rough Country 5-Inch Lift Kit

Give your Ford Ranger a commanding, aggressive appearance and impressive off-road capabilities with Rough Country’s 5in Suspension Lift! This all-inclusive kit comes with everything you need for increased ground clearance and a lifted, leveled stance.

Rough Country’s 5in Suspension lift includes front and rear crossmembers and a set of lifted knuckles, offering plenty of ride height to clear up to a 33-inch tire! A set of included, front brake lines and a durable steel skid plate help ensure your Ranger is ready to tackle any terrain with plenty of clearance and protection. For an impressive ride quality both on and off-road, this kit also includes Rough Country’s nitrogen-charged N3 shocks. These 10-stage variable valving shocks feature a durable 18mm spring loaded piston rod, huge 54mm shock body, and reinforced seals for a long lifespan of smooth performance.

This kit requires only minor cutting to install, and features a set of upper control arm cam bolts making it easy to achieve a proper alignment after lifting. Best of all, this kit includes Rough Country’s Lifetime Replacement Guarantee!

FEATURES

  • Lifts and levels front with rear
  • Increased ground clearance
  • Includes upper control arm cam bolts for easier alignment

NOTES – IMPORTANT

  • 17in or larger wheels are REQUIRED
  • Does NOT fit 11.25″ rotors found on some 98-03 models
  • Models with 11.25″ rotors must upgrade to 12.1″ rotors
  • 98-99 models equipped with pulse vacuum hub (PVH) port routed through the knuckle will need to be converted to manual hubs.
  • An upgraded drive shaft is HIGHLY recommended, such as #5089.1
  • A torsion bar tool is required for installation, such as #1067
  • Specialty tools may be required for models equipped with vacuum operated hubs.
  • SKU 43130
  • Est. Install Time 6-8 hours
  • Recommended Tire Size 285/70R17
  • Recommended Wheel Backspacing 4.5″

In The Box:

FRONT

  • Front Crossmember
  • Lifted Knuckles
  • Skid Plate
  • Differential Brackets
  • Torsion Drop Brackets
  • Sway Links
  • Extended Brake Lines

REAR

  • Rear Crossmember
  • Differential Brackets
  • Bump Stops
  • Brake Line Brackets
  • Anti-Wrap Rear Blocks
  • U-Bolts

SHOCKS

  • (4) Premium N3 Shocks

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Rough Country

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