2020 Ford Ranger PX3 || Outback Armour || Suspension Lift || How Much Lift?

[@familyrig]

Best suspension install vid on KZbin. Subscribed.

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@royalracerz5968]

Agreed great video I don’t understand why manufacturers make videos like this instead of just selling products

[@Sillyboy9572]

Seeing a lot of videos and reviews about this kit, I’m 100% Sold on getting myself a set be the end of feb this year! So keen

[@GetCampingOz]

Yeh its a cracking kit. 10,000km and no regrets

[@hahaha93510]

very nice video, thank you, but I heard that some bolts need to be tighten when the vehicle is on the ground, not sure if it's true though

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks for the comment. That could be the case if you removed the lower control arm but not method I used. I’m no mechanic but happy to be told otherwise 👍🏻

[@crackedplasterer9116]

I would do this regardless

[@princeodinson3239]

What if i only want to lift it 1.5"... do i still need to change the rear blades?

[@GetCampingOz]

That’s a question for a suspension specialist. Sorry I couldn’t help

[@snarkievlogs]

Great video. Outback Armour should be paying you for it because you just sold me

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks mate! Wouldn’t say no if they wanted too 👍🏻

[@aussienscale]

Great Video, nice review, a year on, how do you still rate Outback Armour ?

[@GetCampingOz]

Yeh love it. Still going great. No issues at all. No springs sag. Find the harder setting on the shocks pretty firm. We normally sit between medium and soft. Cheers Adam

[@roscoadventures805]

Same amount of leaves compare to factory do they saggy in long 🏃‍♂️ just question when u install leaves in springs u done them up and dropped car jacks propper way to firm them up then dropp car jacks then tightly do them up there for letting every settle and not damaging the poly rubbers

[@GetCampingOz]

Great thanks for the tips. No issues so far with the bushes! Will remember for next time!

[@4weeksleave]

Nice one mate, this might just be the next upgrade!

[@GetCampingOz]

Cheers mate. It’s definitely changed the way it drives and handles 👍🏻

[@richardpaynter7911]

Hey mate! Great video, very detailed and informative 😊 Just wondering if you have needed the control arms or diff drop with this lift? Looking at getting this put in my Ranger soon

[@GetCampingOz]

Hey mate. Thanks for watching. No diff drop or arms required. CV angles are fine. Upper arms could be beneficial on any lift as you can fine tune the geometry for better wheel alignment. In saying that mine has always been able to be adjusted to with Fords spec… just! Adjustable arms may also give you a little more droop as well. Cheers Adam

[@jadefraser8517]

Hey mate. Awesome video. Quick question what grease do u use for your greasable shackles

[@GetCampingOz]

Just all purpose grease. I think I used a Nulon brand

[@dieselmick3003]

Nice lift Bro. Very informative and explained well. Might give it a go myself.

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@CASHO76]

Sorry, not sure if I missed it but did you have to do anything to the break cables.

[@GetCampingOz]

Nah mate they are all good. Don’t need extending.

[@jawidafshar7234]

Great job mate , you made it easy for me to install it 👍 And also I was wondering if you would wanna explain how to adjust the height of these 2-3 inch adjustable suspension 🤔 Cheers

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks mate. The adjustment is for the valving on the shocks. You can make the ride softer or firmer depending on load and conditions. There is no height adjustment. Cheers

[@jadefraser8517]

Cheers mate. Question when you installed the leaf springs Did u leave the rear hanger loose until you had the car grounded before tightening. About to do this to my car

[@GetCampingOz]

Yeh mate that’s right did them up loose then tightened them up once it was under it own weight. Unfortunately I forgot to film that part haha

[@claytonsmith3644]

Gday mate. Top vid and very informative like all your others - watched them all. Did you get a vibration after the install? I have put the expedition adjustables in with 150kgs leafs and find I get a slight vibration during takeoff or around 1500rpm regardless of speed? I have heard the rangers are common in doing this ? It’s definitely less with the van on and the springs loaded up. Thanks

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks mate. Yeh I do have a slight vibration on take off but I had this prior to the lift. Mine is only in first gear and disappears once I get moving. Have you spaced the centre bearing?

[@claytonsmith3644]

@@GetCampingOz Very Similar issue. I have an 2019 automatic and the vibration is usually at take off , but after 15-20 kmph it disappears. It seems very common. I have done the center bearing drop but I'm at the maximum. I have been told rotating the mount and adding spacers can give you a little more to reduce it further. The Outback Amour guys said setting the shocks at about 10 clicks back from hard gets rid of some vibration also.

[@jawidafshar7234]

Mine is 2022 px3 , and I got the same issue , plus it became like a hilux in comfort as the suspension is too stiff it's sitting on the lowest adjustment but still , does your ones run soft ?

[@robcolbert194]

Could I please ask what brand of canopy are you running on the back

[@GetCampingOz]

Hey mate, yes its an AeroKlas Buddy Canopy. Has central locking to all windows. Its actually a Genuine Ford Canopy. Thanks for watching

[@TieNN89]

Excellent Video, very helpful when it came to installing mine. With you having yours on for a bit longer, out of curiosity what are your go to setting for on and off road?

[@GetCampingOz]

Ive found on road I have it on the softer side and then offroad i bump it up a bit towards the mid. All depends on how much weight I have in the vehicle. Hope that helps

[@maccas44]

Great video Adam. Could you let me know what tyres and rim size your running please mate. And did the Ranger come with those rims?

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks mate. Yeh I’m running 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers mounted on Raptor rims (factory Ranger Raptor). Sits flush with guard. Hope that helps 🤙🏻

[@maccas44]

@@GetCampingOz thanks for that. Was wondering how they were under the guard's.

[@jaredblacklock5977]

Hey mate did you undo ur tail shaft to get the leaf springs out

[@GetCampingOz]

Hey mate, no didnt need to undo the tail shaft at all. There is plenty of articulation once you unbolt the diff from the spring.

[@jaredblacklock5977]

Thanks for getting back to me cheers

[@ls1doggy]

Love this video mate, think Iv watched it a dozen times..lol. Quick question, with no bull bar on the front, did you settle on the adjustable bypass trails option? 😊

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks mate! Glad it’s helping! Yes went the adjustable bypass trail option. Rides nice and typically leave it fairly soft for most on road driving and then firm it up for off road. Cheers for watching 👊🏻

[@marcusbarnes5929]

Do you get any drive line shudder when taking off? Did you have to readjust the center bearing spacer kit? I get slight shudder at 10km/h to 15km/h I'm thinking to flip the centre bearing bracket as it looks like it would drop it further than the spacer kit.

[@GetCampingOz]

Yeh I do have a slight vibration on take off but I had this prior to the lift. Mine is only in first gear and disappears once I get moving. Yeh I have heard of people doing that - it would be worth a try and if it doesn’t work change it back. Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

[@marcusbarnes5929]

@@GetCampingOz I have the auto 6 speed with dobinsons MRA lift kit. 3" front 2" rear. I removed the spacers and flipped the centre bearing support and used the original factory locking nuts and all vibrations and shudder on take off are 100% gone. The pinion angle looks much better (lower) and inline with the front shaft. I tried all combinations with the spacer washer and it got better with more washers. I think flipping the centre bearing drops it around 30mm. The 6 x washers/spacers only 24mm

[@action24061974]

How were the instructions? Did you get the bush lube in the kit? I've never done it but doesn't look too hard.

[@GetCampingOz]

No instructions as such. Lube was provided in the kit. If you have some basic mechanical knowledge and tools it’s a fairly easy install. Thanks for watching

[@jmoore9806]

don't forget to correct your rear diff flange angle to match your Gearbox flange or else you will still have vibration

[@GetCampingOz]

Great tip! Mine didn’t need it for what ever reason. It’s always been smooth

[@jmoore9806]

@@GetCampingOz nice good to hear .....vibration sucks bad

[@yendorsadventures2607]

Hi mate, how do you find the suspension and the 150kg rated leafs for towing your van. I have a ball weight of 300kg on my van and wondering if the 150kg leaf would be enough or go the 300kg leaf. Cheers 🍺

[@GetCampingOz]

@@yendorsadventures2607 yeh mate no issues at all. Our previous van had a ball weight of about 190kg and our new van has a ball weight of around 300kg. It handles it fine. If you were to put a lot of accessories in the back of the Ute and tow, it would be worth going to the 300kg. Hope that helps. Cheers

[@yendorsadventures2607]

@GetCampingOz cheers mate, thanks for your help

[@SaltyPotatoChipz]

hey mate love the video how long did it take ya looking at doing mine this week

[@GetCampingOz]

Cheers mate. All depends on your experience and tools but if you allow yourself 1 hour per corner that should be plenty.

[@Mosesk1988]

High recomened, mate has the adjustable shocks all round and 300kg leafs in the rear.

[@GetCampingOz]

Yeh I love even more now with some kms on it. It’s definitely changed the way it drives and handles.

[@Bronte6062]

Do you run spacers on your rig for the raptors rims. Thanks

[@GetCampingOz]

No mate. Raptor wheels are the same +55 offset as stock rims, they are just wider. They only just clear the suspension

[@stephenbaker1662]

Great video. You mention towing a van. We’re looking at the same kit with 150 rears. The tub is stock apart from a fridge. We tow a 16ft van with a ~200kg ball weight. We’re you able to test your van with the 150s?

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks mate. Yes have towed the van many times since the lift was installed. Tows heaps better than the factory stuff. My ball weight is about 240kg and we normally have bikes and fridge in the back + other stuff. Vehicle sits nice and level. If I had draws in the back I would have gone the 300kg springs but the 150kgs IMO are working really well. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@eaglesnest1960]

I've got the constant 200kgs springs on my duel cab and they are no good once the van is hooked up they are dead flat and the extended bump stop is about 30mm from chassis. 400kg springs is the minimum rating when towing a van in my experience

[@gailmaplesden7380]

I like the kits with the center carrier bearing drop . I also like the diff drop and the extended upper ball joint to prevent binding of cv joints and ball joint .

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks Gail! Yes definitely needed

[@stevenvilches3852]

Mate do you come into Bremer Ford for services? I swear I’ve that car with the same plates in multiple times while working

[@GetCampingOz]

Yeh mate that’s me! It’s only been in once for service but a few times with some warranty issues.

[@Aaron.13]

So these are only adjustable for comfort but not for ride height in the front? I wish you had of gone into a bit more detail about the difference in ride quality over standard..

[@GetCampingOz]

So the front struts are adjustable for dampening control but also can be adjusted by height. This is achieved by winding the threaded collar up or down. You need to remove the spring to do so though. The rear shocks have the same dampening adjustment as the fronts. Hope that helps and sorry it wasn’t included in the vid 👍🏻

[@eaglesnest1960]

I got the constant 200kg on my duel cab ute and they have sagged considerably to the extent that the bump is hitting the chassis and giving a terrible ride. I have wasted 2k and will now have to spend more money replacing them.

[@GetCampingOz]

That’s no good to hear. Mine are still measuring the same height as the day I put them in. Have you contacted outback armour?

[@eaglesnest1960]

Yes contacted outback armour and the suspension company that fitted it both are not interested in helping me . The old say once they got the cash your on your own.

[@eaglesnest1960]

What rated leaf spring did you put in the expedition 200kg

[@GetCampingOz]

They are the Performance - Expedition OASU924800E 150kg ones. Not too firm and handles the van well. Cheers

[@eaglesnest1960]

@@GetCampingOz The constant 200 kg has 4 leafs and 2 helpers and the original Hilux leafs have 3 and 2 helpers. I was wondering if that would be enough to tow a caravan with a ball weight of 240kgs. Or should I get the 5 leaf expedition HD .

[@mitchellhardy7037]

Hey bud you wouldn’t know how much I would have to adjust front so it sits level with the rear? As I will be getting the same kit!

[@GetCampingOz]

Hey mate, unsure. I bought my kit from OA direct, so I’m sure if you requested that it sit more level they would be able to accommodate that. Also it depends on what you have in the rear. Hope that helps

[@A.A.HadiWhite]

Sir can you help me out, I have a rear block lift, don't know if it fits my ford ranger. It has a pin and a hole to scure it between the leaf spring and axle house. I think the leaf spring should have a pin on it (if not then a hole), if you still have the factory leaf spring can you please check if it's made for 9/16" hole/pin? (that's approxmiatly 14.3 mm) thank you

[@GetCampingOz]

Hey mate, sorry I don’t have the old springs anymore. You could try some of the Ranger Facebook pages or forums

[@royalracerz5968]

What is the spring rating for the front?

[@GetCampingOz]

Hey mate unsure of the spring rate but these are the ones we used - www.outbackarmour.com.au/suspension/110-180-140-001/OASU935800T

[@timduthie5001]

Can you tell me what size your wheels and tyres are please and offset. I have the same vehicle and am wondering about scrubbing, I'm wanting 33s

[@GetCampingOz]

I’m running 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on stock Raptor wheels which are +55 offset. Since the lift they scrub ever so slightly at full lock on the front bumper. Prior to the lift no scrub

[@pawezmudzki5055]

@@GetCampingOz Stock Raptor wheels seems to be a good choice. I’m just about to buy them for my Ranger too but my concern is the offset. Haven’t you think about wider stance ? Do you have any thoughts about different offset ? Spacers maybe ?

[@GetCampingOz]

@@pawezmudzki5055 thanks for the comment. The Raptor wheels are +55 which are the same offset as standard. Running 285/70/17 on this rim make the wheel sit flush with the guard! If they where any lesser offset day +35 I’d need to put flares on.

[@stevenvilches3852]

Hey mate what grease did you use for these?

[@GetCampingOz]

Hey mate, unsure 🫤. It was supplied with the kit. Cheers

[@Chris-74]

So when youre fitting the rear springs, and bolting up the U Shackles , What stops you from fitting it so its not crabbing ? ( i.e left wheel forward, Right wheel back ?)

[@GetCampingOz]

Hey mate. The springs have locating pins that drop into the correct spot on the diff. This ensures it correctly located and not crabbing as you described. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@Chris-74]

@@GetCampingOz ahhh handy to know, thank you for the reply… might even give it a go now!

[@GetCampingOz]

@@Chris-74 yeh mate it’s not that hard if you know your way around the tools. Best way to learn is to do it 👍🏻

[@CaiofMedina]

Has been a while, but I am planing to it by myself and wondering how log it took the full install. with beer break included. Great job btw... cheers

[@GetCampingOz]

Cheers mate. If you take your time roughly around 1hr per corner would be safe to say - provided you have all the correct tools. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@andrewsakr6439]

Was this just a 2" lift or was it 3" front and 2" in the back?

[@GetCampingOz]

Just a 2” lift.

[@daninmohajeran5032]

That looks great mate! I also want to go for the Raptor wheels, but was wondering if you had any rubbing / handling issues? What set up did you go for? Stay safe, thanks!

[@GetCampingOz]

I had marginal rub on the front bar at full lock. But nothing to worry about. It drives like a dream. The factory suspension in comparison is not very good. Handles really well.

[@dbmgreen]

@@GetCampingOz Great video, when you say marginal rub, is it the rim rubbing, or the tyre? Your "nothing to worry about" is the rub forever, or does it just wear down to no rub?

[@GetCampingOz]

@@dbmgreen there was marginal rub from the tyre on the inner guard but since then I’ve had it re wheel aligned and they have adjusted so no further rub. Cheers

[@dbmgreen]

@@GetCampingOz Legend, thanks for the quick reply. :)

[@adsmel5881]

Just a question is it more comfortable on road than the stock suspension eg small rapid bump compliance ? We are about to pick up a 22 Mazda Bt50 soon and love the car but don't like the on road manners and looking into suspension to see if the harshness can be fixed.

[@GetCampingOz]

Thanks for the question. IMO I would definitely say it has improved the compliance of the vehicle on the road. Having the ability to adjust the valving on the shocks has been a great feature that i didnt think I would use as often as I do. The problem with most 4x4 dual cabs is that they are leaf sprung in the rear so they ride pretty average when they are empty. Once you put a bit of weight in the back the ride defiantly softens up. Hope that helps and thanks for watching :)

[@Narcissistic74]

looks like you have 285/70/17's tyres on ya ranger,what offset rims do you have by the way.

[@GetCampingOz]

Yeh that’s right 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Offset is +55 and they are the Raptor wheels 👍🏻

[@Narcissistic74]

@@GetCampingOz factory ford wheels are i think are +55's so they dont rub on anything,i have +35's with 265/70/17's and looking to put 285's on mine so i know that with the +35 they will stick out to much,but i thought with the +55 they would rub with bigger rubber.

[@GetCampingOz]

@@Narcissistic74 no I don’t get any rubbing at all. It certainly does get close.

[@knoxent.3043]

Has anybody had an issue with the front end being super rigid/stiff after installing adjustable coil overs? I’m looking to buy this certain ranger and when I drove it the front end felt really hard and uncomfortable. They are 2-4” dobison adjustable and I noticed the top arms are on a 45 degree angle when the cars sitting on the ground. If anyone could help that would be great. Thanks

[@marcusbarnes5929]

With this lift do you need a front diff drop? Also what Size tyres are you running?

[@GetCampingOz]

Nah not required for a 2” lift. I’m running 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Graplers

[@marcusbarnes5929]

@@GetCampingOz thats close to 33's do you have any scrubbing after the lift? I haven't decided in what lift kit brand to go with yet. I'm gunna try run 285 65 18 with 0 off set wheels as I already own the wheels and run egr flares. Hopefully won't stick out to far

[@GetCampingOz]

I have very minor scrub at full lock on the front bar but nothing to worry about. If I change the offset I think it would stop it altogether

[@marcusbarnes5929]

@@GetCampingOz what offset do you have?

[@GetCampingOz]

@@marcusbarnes5929 the Factory Raptor rims are +55

[@RcFreako]

Great video thanks! Helped heaps. Im very surprised a man who shaves his arms and legs knows how to do this though 🤣🤣🤣

[@GetCampingOz]

No problem 👍 🤣🤣🤣

[@jodibond5286]

Awesome work Get Camping.

[@hansleparchment2771]

Excellent mod. Check your Instagram please, thanks. 🙏🏾

[@GetCampingOz]

Will do!