5-Inch Lift Kit for Ford Ranger 4WD (1998-2011)
- Fits 1998-2011 Ford Ranger 4WD, 1998-2005 Mazda B3000 4WD, and 1999-2009 Mazda B4000 4WD. Check all exclusions
- Requires wheels 17 in. or larger; 11.25 in. rotor trucks must move up to 12.1 in. rotors
- Will not work on trucks with a 31-spline rear axle; PVH knuckle-port trucks need manual hubs
- Torsion bar tool required (such as SKU 1067); upgraded drive shaft strongly recommended (such as SKU 5089.1)
- Ships as four boxes: crossmembers, knuckles, kit box, and 5in kit box
- Install time listed at 6-8 hours; downloadable installation guide available. Shipping weight: 187 lb
Check tire fit for this kit → The manufacturer publishes 3 verified tire sizes for this kit, with wheel width, bolt pattern and offset for each.
Will it fit your truck?
✓ Fits
✕ Does not fit
- 11.25" rotors found on some 98-03 models
- Models with 31 spline rear axle
17 in. or larger wheels are REQUIRED. Models with 11.25" rotors must upgrade to 12.1" rotors. Models equipped with pulse vacuum hub (PVH) port routed through the knuckle will need to be converted to manual hubs. An upgraded drive shaft is HIGHLY recommended such as SKU: 5089.1. A torsion bar tool is required for installation such as SKU: 1067. Specialty tools may be required for models equipped with vacuum operated hubs. (see instructions) Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
5-Inch Lift Kit, fitment-checked
Rough Country 43130 is a 5-inch lift kit for 1998-2011 Ford Ranger 4WD, 1998-2005 Mazda B3000 4WD, and 1999-2009 Mazda B4000 4WD. Wheels must measure 17 in. or larger. It does not work with the 11.25 in.
This 5-inch lift kit for the 1998-2011 Ford Ranger 4WD and its Mazda B3000 and B4000 counterparts raises the front to match the rear and adds ground clearance. Front hardware covers a crossmember, lifted knuckles, skid plate, torsion drop brackets, sway links, and extended brake lines; the rear side brings a crossmember, anti-wrap blocks, U-bolts, bump stops, and U-bolts hardware. Upper control arm cam bolts simplify the alignment afterward. A torsion bar tool is needed for the job, an upgraded drive shaft is strongly advised, and Rough Country lists 6-8 hours for installation.
Kit contents
- 1× Crossmembers 43130BOX1
- 1× Knuckles 43130BOX2
- 1× Kit Box 43130BOX3
- 1× 5in Kit Box 43130BOX4
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 43130 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 43130 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030149420 |
| Lift height | 5 in |
| Shipping weight | 187 lb |
| Country of origin | US |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
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