Ford Ranger Lift Kits and Leveling Kits: Buying Guide by Generation
Ford Ranger lift kits split by generation first and drivetrain second. A kit for a 2019-2023 Ranger is a different part from a kit for a 2024 or newer truck, 2WD and 4WD often take different parts, and the Ranger Raptor has its own short list. This guide sorts what we carry so you can find what fits before you compare brands.
Short answer: For a 2019-2023 Ranger, a front leveling kit or a coilover kit is the simple start, and ICON and Eibach both offer staged systems if you want more. For a 2024 or newer Ranger, check 2WD versus 4WD first, then pick from the ReadyLIFT, Eibach and Bilstein listings for that year. For a 2024-2025 Ranger Raptor, use parts that name the Raptor. Whatever you buy, plan on an alignment.
Leveling kit, lift kit or coilovers
Ford builds the Ranger with what ReadyLIFT calls an exaggerated rake. The parts here deal with it in three ways.
- Leveling kits and spacers raise the front only. They keep the factory struts and springs.
- Lift kits raise both ends. On a leaf-spring Ranger the rear lift usually comes from blocks or new leaf packs.
- Coilovers and staged systems replace the front struts with adjustable coilovers and usually swap the rear shocks too. Height becomes something you set within a range, not a fixed number.
Our leveling kit vs lift kit guide covers the trade-offs. If the lift is one step in a bigger build, see the Ford Ranger overland build guide.
Ranger lift kits by generation
2019-2023 Ford Ranger
This truck has the most choice. On the leveling side, the ReadyLIFT 2" Leveling Kit (4WD) uses top and bottom strut spacers and lists 2.0 inches of front lift. The title says 4WD while the description also mentions 2WD, so confirm your drivetrain on the product page. The ReadyLIFT 3" Leveling Kit raises the front 3.0 inches with a top hat design that needs a spring compressor. For both ends, the ReadyLIFT 3" SST Lift Kit lists 3 inches front and 1 inch rear using strut tops and rear blocks with longer U-bolts.
For adjustable height, the ICON 2.5 VS Coilover Kit keeps the factory upper control arms and offers 0-3.5 inches of lift. The Bilstein B8 6112 Front Suspension Kit is front coilovers only, listed at 0-2.5 inches on 4WD and 0.7-2.9 inches on RWD trucks. The Old Man Emu BP-51 Medium Load Suspension Kit is a full front and rear package with BP-51 bypass coilovers, BP-51 rear shocks and medium-load EL120R leaf springs. The EL120R leaf sold on its own is listed for 2019-2022, so confirm before ordering for a 2023.
2024 and newer Ford Ranger
The 2024 Ranger is a new generation, and the listings treat it that way. The ReadyLIFT 1.5" Leveling Kit (4WD, 2024-2025) raises the front 1.5 inches with billet strut spacers. ReadyLIFT says it is not for 2WD, the Tremor or the Raptor, and that stock wheels fit up to a 265-wide tire because of coil spring clearance. Eibach covers this truck with its Pro-Truck-Lift stages and an Eibach 1.0" Rear Lift Block Kit that lists XL, XLT and Lariat applications in both 2WD and 4WD. The Bilstein B8 6112 Front Lift Kit (2024-2026) lists 1-2.5 inches of front lift. Its own notes say some listings show 1.5-2.5 inches, so check the product page.
2024-2025 Ford Ranger Raptor
The Raptor ships with Fox electronic shocks, so parts need to name it. The ICON 2.25" Front Coilover Spacer Kit for Ranger Raptor lifts the front 2.25 inches and keeps the OE coilover assemblies. ICON says the billet aluminum spacers keep the stock electronic shock system fully working. Eibach also lists Eibach Pro-Lift-Kit +1.5" front springs and Eibach HD rear springs rated for +1000 lb. Their fitment sections name the Raptor Double Cab 3.0L and say they are designed to use the OE Fox electronic shocks, even though the titles only say Ranger 4WD. The HD rear listing's install note also mentions Eibach Pro-Truck shocks, so confirm fitment and shock compatibility on the product page.
Eibach says the HD rear springs should only be run at their fully loaded height. Without the extra weight, Eibach says you get too much lift and a poor ride.
1998-2011 Ford Ranger
The older Ranger has a short list. The ReadyLIFT 2.25" Torsion Key Leveling Kit uses a forged torsion key to raise the front up to 2.25 inches. ReadyLIFT lists 1998 through 2011 Ranger, Explorer and Sport Trac 4WD, and says it clears tires up to 32 inches in diameter. The listing also mentions the Edge, which does not match the rest of the application, so confirm your exact vehicle. For trucks that already have a front A-arm lift, the Bilstein 5100 front shock is listed for 3 inch A-arm lifts and 6 inch A-arm and spindle lifts.
What "T6" and "2011-Up" mean on a listing
Some ICON listings say "2011-Up Ford Ranger T6." T6 is the name of the global Ranger platform launched outside the US around 2011. The US did not get a Ranger again until the 2019 model year, and that truck is built on the T6 platform.
That does not mean every T6 part fits a US truck. The ICON T6 Stage 1 system, Stage 2 and Stage 3 say 2011-and-newer Ford Ranger T6 4WD and give a 1-3 inch lift range. They do not name a US model year. The ICON T6 coilover kits, like the ICON 2.5 VS Remote Reservoir Coilover Kit for T6, say 2011-2022 in both the title and the description.
Our rule: if a title and a description disagree, we go by the narrower range. If you have a US truck, start with the listings that name 2019-2023 or 2024 and newer. Use a T6 listing only after you confirm it on the product page or with us. An Eibach spring set for 2011-2021 Rangers is listed for the international model only.
Staged systems: ICON stages and Eibach Pro-Truck stages
ICON and Eibach sell Ranger systems in numbered stages. Higher stages add parts, not lift. Every ICON stage for the 2019-2023 generation is listed at 0-3.5 inches, and the Eibach stages are listed by front and rear range.
ICON's ICON Stage 1 Suspension System fits 2019-2023 trucks with 2.5 Series front coilovers and 2.0 Aluminum Series rear shocks. Stages 2 through 8 are titled for 2019-2021 only and for the aluminum knuckle, and each comes with billet or tubular upper control arms. Confirm your year and knuckle before ordering.
| ICON stage (2019-2021 unless noted) | Front coilovers | Rear | Leaf packs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 (2019-2023) | 2.5 Series, internal reservoir | 2.0 Aluminum Series | Not stated |
| Stage 2 Billet | Extended travel 2.5, internal reservoir | 2.0 Aluminum Series | Not stated |
| Stage 3 Tubular | Extended travel 2.5, internal reservoir | 2.0 remote reservoir | Not stated |
| Stage 4 Tubular | 2.5, remote reservoir | 2.5 piggyback reservoir | Not stated |
| Stage 5 Tubular | 2.5 remote reservoir with CDC Valve | 2.5 piggyback with CDC Valves | Not stated |
| Stage 6 Tubular | Extended travel 2.5, internal reservoir | 2.0 remote reservoir | Multi-Rate |
| Stage 7 Billet | 2.5, remote reservoir | 2.5 piggyback reservoir | Multi-Rate |
| Stage 8 Billet | 2.5 remote reservoir, CDCV | 2.5 piggyback, CDCV | Multi-Rate |
Eibach builds up the same way. The Eibach Pro-Truck-Lift Stage 1 (2019-2023 4WD) pairs lift springs with Pro-Truck Sport shocks and lists 3.0 inches front and 0-1.0 inch rear. Eibach notes the rear lift block is sold separately. Stage 2 moves to threaded Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 fronts, and Stage 2R adds rear reservoir shocks. On 2024-2026 trucks, the Eibach Stage 2 4WD and Eibach Stage 2 2WD list 0-3 inches front and 0-1.5 inches rear. The Eibach Pro-Truck-Lift Stage 3R (2024-2026 4WD) steps up to 2.5 inch coilovers front and 2.5 inch remote reservoir shocks rear. Eibach points Stage 3R at trucks driven hard off-road on a regular basis.
Rear shocks, leaf packs and blocks
The 2019-2023 Ranger and the non-Raptor 2024 Ranger use rear leaf springs. Rear lift and rear ride quality come from blocks, leaf packs and shocks.
- The ICON Multi Rate Leaf Pack with Add In Leaf has a lower spring rate than OE, ICON says, and an extra leaf you can add or swap if you carry a bed rack, spare tire or other weight. The matching ICON Multi Rate Leaf Spring Hardware Kit adds E-coated U-bolts and billet aluminum bump stop plates.
- The ICON 2.5 VS rear shocks with piggyback reservoir are a piggyback reservoir design. ICON says the internal Bump Zone adds about 20 percent more damping force near bottoming.
- The Eibach 1.0" Rear Lift Block Kit (2019-2023) adds 1.0 inch with billet aluminum blocks and longer U-bolts. Eibach says to torque the U-bolts to spec and re-check them after the first few hundred miles.
- The Bilstein B8 5160 rear shock (2019-2023) is a remote reservoir shock listed for 0-2 inches of rear lift. Bilstein's notes exclude the 2021 Tremor Off-Road package.
2WD, 4WD and trim restrictions
Read the drivetrain and trim notes before you order.
| Listing | Drivetrain as listed | Trim notes as listed | Front lift as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReadyLIFT 2" Leveling Kit, 2019-2023 | 4WD in title (description also lists 2WD, confirm) | Not for Ford Performance Level 1, 2 or 3 packages | 2.0" |
| ReadyLIFT 3" SST Lift Kit, 2019-2023 | Not stated | XL, XLT, Lariat, FX4. Not Tremor or Ford Performance packages | 3" (1" rear) |
| Bilstein B8 6112 Front Kit, 2019-2023 | 4WD and RWD, different ranges | Excludes 2021-2023 Tremor Off-Road Package | 0-2.5" 4WD, 0.7-2.9" RWD |
| Eibach Stage 1, 2019-2023 | Separate 2WD and 4WD kits | 2.3L EcoBoost | 3.0" |
| ReadyLIFT 1.5" Leveling Kit, 2024-2025 | 4WD only | Not Tremor or Raptor | 1.5" |
| Eibach Stage 2R, 2024-2026 | Separate 2WD and 4WD kits | XL, XLT, Lariat | 0-3" |
| ICON 2.25" Spacer Kit, 2024-2025 Raptor | Not stated | Ranger Raptor only | 2.25" |
Leveling kits on these trucks often need a spring compressor, and both ReadyLIFT 3 inch kits note that the front crash bars can be loosened and moved forward for more clearance. Plan on an alignment after any front height change. Lift and bumper height rules vary, so check your state's rules before you go tall.
What NVMOS carries
- ReadyLIFT 2" Leveling Kit, 2019-2023 Ranger 4WD: 2.0" front lift with top and bottom billet strut spacers, no cutting.
- ReadyLIFT 3" SST Lift Kit, 2019-2023 Ranger: 3" front and 1" rear, XL, XLT, Lariat and FX4.
- ICON 2.5 VS Coilover Kit, 2019-2023 Ranger: 0-3.5" adjustable front lift, keeps the factory upper control arms.
- ICON Stage 1 Suspension System, 2019-2023 Ranger: front coilovers plus 2.0 Aluminum Series rear shocks, 0-3.5" lift.
- ICON Multi Rate Leaf Pack with Add In Leaf, 2019-2023 Ranger: lower rate than OE with an add-in leaf for added weight.
- ICON 2.5 VS Rear Shocks with Piggyback Reservoir, 2019-2023 Ranger: sold as a pair, rebuildable and revalveable.
- Eibach Pro-Truck-Lift Stage 1, 2019-2023 Ranger 4WD: 4 shocks and 2 front springs, 3.0" front.
- Old Man Emu BP-51 Medium Load Suspension Kit, 2019-2023 Ranger: BP-51 coilovers, rear shocks and medium-load leaf springs.
- ReadyLIFT 1.5" Leveling Kit, 2024-2025 Ranger 4WD: not for 2WD, Tremor or Raptor.
- Eibach Pro-Truck-Lift Stage 2, 2024-2026 Ranger 4WD: threaded 2.0 front coilovers, 0-3" front and 0-1.5" rear.
- Eibach Pro-Truck-Lift Stage 2, 2024-2026 Ranger 2WD: the 2WD version for XL, XLT and Lariat.
- ICON 2.25" Front Coilover Spacer Kit, 2024-2025 Ranger Raptor: keeps the OE coilover assemblies, and ICON says the electronic shock system stays fully functional.
- ReadyLIFT 2.25" Torsion Key Leveling Kit, 1998-2011 Ranger 4WD: forged torsion key, up to 2.25" front.
Browse by category: Ford Ranger, Ford Ranger Raptor, leveling kits, lift kits, ICON Vehicle Dynamics, Eibach and ReadyLIFT. You can also shop by vehicle, check current lead times and read our vendor warranty policies. For the bigger picture, see the Ford Ranger accessories guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is a leveling kit the same as a lift kit on a Ranger?
No. A leveling kit raises only the front to take out the factory rake, like the ReadyLIFT 2 inch strut spacer kit for 2019-2023 4WD trucks. A lift kit raises both ends or replaces the shocks and springs, like the ReadyLIFT 3 inch SST kit, which ReadyLIFT lists at 3 inches front and 1 inch rear.
Do the ICON T6 kits fit my 2019-2023 Ranger?
The ICON T6 listings say 2011-and-newer Ford Ranger T6 4WD and do not name US model years. ICON also has separate kits titled for the 2019-2023 Ford Ranger. If you have a US truck, start with the 2019-2023 listings and confirm on the product page or call us before ordering a T6 kit.
Will a 2019-2023 lift kit fit a 2024 Ranger?
Do not assume it will. The 2024 Ranger is a new generation, and Eibach, ReadyLIFT and Bilstein all list separate parts for it.
Does it matter if my Ranger is 2WD or 4WD?
Yes. Eibach sells separate 2WD and 4WD kits, the ReadyLIFT 1.5 inch kit for 2024-2025 says it is not for 2WD, and Bilstein lists different lift ranges for 4WD and RWD trucks on its 2019-2023 B8 6112 front kit. Match the drivetrain in the title and fitment notes.
Can I lift a Ranger Tremor or Ranger Raptor with the same kits?
Usually not. Several 2019-2023 listings exclude the Tremor, and the 2024-2025 ReadyLIFT kit excludes the Tremor and Raptor. For the 2024 and newer Raptor, look for parts that name the Raptor, such as the ICON 2.25 inch front coilover spacer kit, which ICON says keeps the stock electronic shock system working.
Do I need an alignment after leveling or lifting?
Plan on one. Many of these listings, including the Eibach kits and the ReadyLIFT torsion key kit, call for an alignment after install, and a change in front ride height can change the alignment.
Will a lift kit affect my warranty?
It can. Suspension changes may affect factory warranty coverage on related parts, and each parts maker has its own warranty terms. Talk to your dealer before you install, and check our vendor warranty policies page for the brand you are buying.
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