Description
BDS551FS will take your 2008-2010 Ford Super Duty F250 and F350 gas truck to the next level with this 6-inch lift kit plus 4-link conversion from BDS. Designed to improve stance performance and capability this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 37″ tires. Up front the lift kit includes gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs heavy-duty 4-link control arms forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction sway bar relocation brake line brackets and custom-tuned nitrogen charged shocks. In the rear the base kit utilizes a high strength lift blocks longer u-bolts brake line brackets and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX Performance shocks.
Pro-Ride Coil Springs
A pair of full-length gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth predictable ride across various terrains.
4-Link Conversion
Convert the factory stamped steel radius arms over to the BDS 4-link to optimize suspension geometry for better handling characteristics while adding strength and stability. This bolt-on upgrade utilizes high-strength ¼-inch steel brackets that allow mounting of HD upper and lower control arms to correct axle positioning while limiting caster change throughout wheel travel.
Features-
Tapered and roll-pointed leafs add flexibility and provide an even deflection rate
Increased wheel travel and a softer ride from tapering allow smoother transition between leafs as compression takes place
Higher articulation from bolt-style leaf alignment clamps prevents leafs from fanning outallowing leafs to twist and flex
Multi-leaf progressive design for smooth ride
Anti-friction pads provide a smooth and quiet ride
Details-
Front Lift Height: 6 IN
Front Lift Method: Coil Springs
Installation Difficulty: moderate
Installation Time: 8 Hrs
Installation Tools: drill-puller pitmanArm
Rear Lift Height: 6 IN
Rear Lift Method: Leaf Spring
Rear Lift Option: Leaf Springs
Shocks Included: Yes
Notes-
Removal of the factory block is required.
Installation of the rear block kit will result in a “pre-runner” look with the rear of the vehicle 2″ lower than the front. To get a level stance you must upgrade to the rear leaf spring option.
These trucks were manufactured with and without top mounted overload springs on the rear leaf springs. A top mounted overload is an extra leaf separate from the pack that set above the main leaf. You will need to identify which you have before ordering.
If your vehicle is equipped with a carrier bearingyou will need to order 123402 in the options section.
Although extremely rarefront driveline vibration may occur.
Front exhaust modification may be required to clear the front driveshaft on gas models.
U-bolts will not fit dually models.
Dropped pitman arm will not fit 10 lug wide track F350 models.
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