1.25" FordRangerLifts 65,000 mile Review + Pics

[Chase65]

Back in June of '21 I installed a FordRangerLIfts 1.25 lift on my Bronco with only 5,000 miles on it. Now 4 1/2 years and 65,000 miles later, I am still happy with it and have no complaints. I have driven my Bronco on mountain trails over the years and it has racked up a lot of miles on the highway too. On the highway with this lift, I have been running 235/65/17 Wildpeaks, when I hit the trails, I switch to 245/65/17 KO2s. This kit was an easy install and I have experienced zero problems with it at all. I really didn't notice any difference in MPG with the lift. It wasn't until I installed the larger tires, that I saw a drop and that was only about 1-2 mpg less. I haven't experienced any uneven tire wear or anything with this lift, it rides the same as stock. I would definitely buy this kit again. Enjoy the pictures!

This was right after installing the lift.

First time trying out the new tires.

On a trail in Red River this summer.

Same trail, it got dusty.

Here is it with 235s.

Handles great in the snow.

Here I'm trying to show the height difference. FE w/ lift on right, stock OBX on the left. Also, this is with the 235 Wildpeaks. OBX has stock Continentals.

Another shot showing the height difference.

Big Bend wheels on the FE, I have the KO2's on the FE wheels.

Just another shot.

Lifted on the right.

 

[Eduardo]

Thank you, very good information!

 

[Mark S.]

Out of curiosity, did you get an alignment after installing the lift?

 

[Chase65]

Out of curiosity, did you get an alignment after installing the lift?

Yes I did have an alignment done after installing the lift.

 

[22-VelBlue]

Awesome pictures! I love that blue color, must be 2021 only.

 

[TheX]

I love that blue color, must be 2021 only.

That really is a great color.

 

[Chase65]

Awesome pictures! I love that blue color, must be 2021 only.

The color is Area 51 and it was available from 21-23. I really like it too. The closest thing to it now is Azure Gray.

 

[bstn rnr]

I did the 1.25 inch leveling kit which means doing just the front end. And now I put on some Toyo Open Country AT3 245/65/R17 and it looks great. Last May I did the White Rim Rd in Canyonlands and it performed well even without the new Toyos, but I'm about to put JCR Cat Plate and Evap canister plates on as well for even more peace of mind when I go back this summer to do the Flint Trail Rd in the Maze District.

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