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Ground clearance (also understood as Ride height) determines the length from the minimum edge of the vehicle’s underbody and the spot of the tires’ contact with the level road. However, the manufacturer of the model might adopt little tweaks to the fixed measure to declare sweet result hinting the valid stretch from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the ground is briefer than stated in the official manual.
It is no surprise cause practical people want an increased ground clearance to eradicate dilemma when parking near the curbs or getting through the rocky area. The definite ride height of the model ranges from 195 to 229 mm depending on the year of production and trim. Don’t forget that a well- laden auto will beyond doubt give up about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Luckily, the model ground clearance can be raised via spacers for shock absorbers to help the auto rest higher off the ground. While making a taller model, you surrender a small chunk of the former stability and flexibility driving fast. By contrast model ground clearance can be diminished for the sake of upgraded handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Ford Ranger you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
03.2006 – 12.2011
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 2.3 MT XL Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 226 |
| 2.3 MT XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 226 |
| 2.3 MT XL Super Cab 2dr 6ft. | 226 |
| 2.3 MT XLT Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 226 |
| 2.3 MT XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 226 |
| 2.3 MT XLT Super Cab 2dr 6ft. | 226 |
| 3.0 MT XL Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 226 |
| 3.0 MT XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft | 226 |
| 3.0 MT XLT Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 226 |
| 3.0 MT XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft | 226 |
| 3.0 MT Sport Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 226 |
| 3.0 MT Sport Super Cab 4dr 6ft | 226 |
| 3.0 MT XLT Super Cab 4dr 7ft | 226 |
| 4.0 MT XL Super Cab 2dr 6ft. | 226 |
| 4.0 MT XLT Super Cab 2dr 6ft. | 226 |
| 4.0 MT XLT Super Cab 4dr 6ft. | 226 |
| 4.0 MT Sport Super Cab 2dr 6ft. | 226 |
| 4.0 MT Sport Super Cab 4dr 6ft. | 226 |
| 4.0 MT FX4 Off-Road Super Cab 2dr | 226 |
| 4.0 MT FX4 Off-Road Super Cab 4dr | 226 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Ford Ranger. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Ford Ranger by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
06.2003 – 02.2006
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 2.3 MT 2WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 2.3 MT 2WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 2.3 MT 2WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 2.3 MT 2WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 2.3 AT 2WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 2.3 AT 2WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 2.3 AT 2WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 2.3 AT 2WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 4WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 4WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 4WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 4WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 4WD Sport Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD XL SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD STX Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD STX SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD STX SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD XLT SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD XLT SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD Sport Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD Sport SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 MT 2WD Sport SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 4WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 4WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 4WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 4WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 4WD Sport Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD XL SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD STX Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD STX SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD STX SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD XLT SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD XLT SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD Sport Regular Cab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD Sport SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 3.0 AT 2WD Sport SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD XL SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD XLT SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD XLT SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD Sport SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD Sport SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD FX4 OFF-ROAD SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 4WD FX4 LEVEL II SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 2WD XL SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 2WD STX SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 2WD STX SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 2WD XLT SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 2WD XLT SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 2WD Sport SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 MT 2WD Sport SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD XL Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD XL SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD XLT Regular Cab 2dr 7ft. | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD XLT SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD XLT SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Sport SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Sport SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD FX4 OFF-ROAD SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD FX4 LEVEL II SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 2WD XL SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 2WD STX SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 2WD STX SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 2WD XLT SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 2WD XLT SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 2WD Sport SuperCab 2dr 6ft | 195 |
| 4.0 AT 2WD Sport SuperCab 4dr 6ft | 195 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Ford Ranger. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Ford Ranger. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Ford Ranger.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
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