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Ford Performance introduces new leveling kits for F-150 and Ranger

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Oct 1, 2019, 12:19 pm

Ford is giving the Ranger and F-150 available off-road leveling kits.

Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
    Going off the beaten path is about to get more comfortable for Ranger and F-150 owners thanks to new Ford Performance off-road leveling suspension kits.

    "Truck customers are asking for options for increased capability and customization, and the new leveling suspension kits for Ranger and F-150 deliver on that need," said Eric Cin, global director, Ford Vehicle Personalization and Accessories.

    Most Ford trucks are purchased with four-wheel drive. The new kits add increased ground clearance, improved off-road performance, and parts that are covered by a factory warranty and does not void your current vehicle warranty upon installation.

    2019 Ford Ranger & 2019 Ford F-150

    2019 Ford Ranger and 2019 Ford F-150 off-road leveling kit

    Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company

    Ford is selling new Ford Performance off-road leveling suspension kits for the Ranger and F-150.

    Each kit includes:

    • New aluminum FOX shock bodies are designed to provide ample cooling capacity over rough terrain
    • New front coilover springs deliver optimal spring rate
    • Vehicle-specific upper front mounts with polyurethane bushings work to help isolate noise and vibration
    • 2-inch front lift levels the truck from front to rear
    The kits also improve the brake-over angle of the trucks. According to the automaker, Ranger gets an approximately 21 percent increase in approach angle and a 10 percent increase in breakover angle. F-150 has its approach angle increased by 22 percent and its breaker angle increased by 7 percent.

    Before the cost of installation, Ford is selling each kit for $1,495. Kits are designed to be installed at dealerships. Sales begin later this fall.

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