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5th Wheeling
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From: Chama, NM
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I just bought a 2021 Ranger Lariat, 30K miles and Ford Gold certified. We're in our 70's and downsizing from a King Ranch. I've been driving F150's and Expeditions most of my life. The Ranger is absolutely beautiful and is fully equipped but there's one issue I'll need to deal with. Bought from a Ford Dealer in an adjacent state and had it shipped in here. Well it has a 6" lift on it making it nearly impossible for my wife to get in it. I've ordered running boarda for it but not sure that will make her a happy wife. Oh we've been married 53 years so I've got to come up with a good remedy. Is it possible to have a reputable shop remove the lift kit and return it back to normal? It took me 3 months to find a Gold Certified, low mileage Lariat so any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Happy to be here. Been a Ford truck member since 2005 but first time here. Look forward to being active and a contributor. I'll update my account as soon as I take a few photo's of the truck.
Happy to be here. Been a Ford truck member since 2005 but first time here. Look forward to being active and a contributor. I'll update my account as soon as I take a few photo's of the truck.
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I’ve been a F350 Diesel guy for 30yrs & have two but I love my lil 2020 Ranger 4x4 S/Cab 6ft bed 
The little Eco Boost is AMAZING making big torque under 2k rpm
I hate a downshifting hi revver
I put a 2” leveling kit in it because I don’t haul or tow with it.
My wife can’t hardly get in mine either.
Maybe I need power running boards
The little Eco Boost is AMAZING making big torque under 2k rpm
I hate a downshifting hi revver
I put a 2” leveling kit in it because I don’t haul or tow with it.
My wife can’t hardly get in mine either.
Maybe I need power running boards
Last edited by BROWN DOG KTM; Jan 22, 2026 at 04:13 AM.
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5th Wheeling
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Well the running boards didn't help much. My door sill is 18" off the floor and the running boards only gained 3". The PO put 275/70 R18 KO3's on it and it came from the factory with 265/60 R18. If I go back to stock I'll gain another 1 1/2". That may work but since the truck has new tires on it that would be a $1,500 expense. I'll just wait for a while and see how it goes for now.
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@khpony are those KO AT tires noisy ?
probably not too bad if theyre new.
im no fan at all of AT tires as they’ll eventually get louder.
my wife’s Jeep has tame treaded Pro Comp AT & I can’t stand listening to all the noise they make now that they’re broken in
probably not too bad if theyre new.
im no fan at all of AT tires as they’ll eventually get louder.
my wife’s Jeep has tame treaded Pro Comp AT & I can’t stand listening to all the noise they make now that they’re broken in
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@khpony are those KO AT tires noisy ?
probably not too bad if theyre new.
im no fan at all of AT tires as they’ll eventually get louder.
my wife’s Jeep has tame treaded Pro Comp AT & I can’t stand listening to all the noise they make now that they’re broken in
probably not too bad if theyre new.
im no fan at all of AT tires as they’ll eventually get louder.
my wife’s Jeep has tame treaded Pro Comp AT & I can’t stand listening to all the noise they make now that they’re broken in
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