Salty315

Thank you.

I agree, moving forward the concern is why the nuts are loosening. I should also clarify, the discussions between me and the shop have been very civil. We're just trying to work out the issue. This includes asking the kit manufacturer what's happening. They're good guys and they do great work. I just wanted to get some feedback on whether or not expecting them to cover the tires was unreasonable.

I've taken it back to the shop every time I've noticed the popping noise. This photo was taken 9/25/21. Only 1 month prior to my previous pics. No beavers in my area.

What should I have done, take it back to the shop? I did. They torqued the nuts at install, retorqued at 1k. I took it back to the shop at 6k because there was a problem and they retorqued again. Now at 16k the nuts are loose again? BDS claims, if the install was done correctly, the UCA nuts would not have backed off repeatedly. I have to agree.

I have no visibility over their garage area.

I have the initial estimate and final invoice. There is no statement of warranty in either.

Hey guys, I'm needing a sanity check on an issue. In February 2021, a local, authorized BDS dealer installed a BDS 2.5" lift with BDS upper control arms and Fox coilovers (with DSC) on my 2020 Trail Boss. With this lift, they also put on Moto Metal Kraken 20x9 +0 with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss MT 35x12.50 R20. Eight months later (16k miles on lift) my front tires are shot. I'm very religious about tire rotation (every 5k-6k miles with dealer receipts as proof). The odd part is, there was no abnormal tire wear at first. It was only the last 3k-5k miles that my truck began feeling "different". I was hearing a random "pop" in the front end and upon closer inspection noticed an obvious positive camber. This is when I saw the tire wear. The installer's inspection revealed that both UCAs had loose nuts (one was actually missing)! They have fixed the suspension, but are insisting that I'm responsible for the cost of new tires. Below is the timeline for this project: Feb 2021 (< 10k miles on the truck) Installation of lift, tires, wheels, intake, exhaust, etc. Over $11k invested March 2021 (1k miles after install) installer retorqued everything. May 2021 (5k miles after initial retorque) another retorque and re-alignment. My steering wheel was off-center and the front end was "popping". October 2021 (10k miles after last retorque, total of 16k miles on lift and tires) front end popping, positive camber and tire wear. I'm intentionally not naming the shop until I get some feedback. But, they are insisting that they aren't at fault, saying "these things just happen". It seems obvious to me, but am I missing something? Shouldn't they be responsible for the cost of new front tires? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

2020 Trail Boss LT. 35x12.50/20 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss on 20x9 Moto Metal Kraken - 0 offset. BDS 2.5" lift (on top of stock 2" lift) with Fox DSC coil overs. Very slight rub inside front fender well under compression at full lock. Pulled fender brace forward with zip ties about 3/4". Absolutely no rubbing now. Rides like a dream.

I actually had to make fewer modifications. The bumper does not have to be modified, only the bumper mounts on the truck. The only real difference was, I needed to notch the frame (where the e-brake cable passes through) more than the instructions state.

I'm seriously digging that garage.

Yeah, the pass through for the E-brake cable needed to be cut out a little more than the instructions say, but it wasn't a big deal.

I purchased the BL for 2015-2015 models. The instructions actually include steps for 2016 models. I'm not sure why they haven't revised the kit description.

I purchased the BL for 2015-2015 models. The instructions actually include steps for 2016 models. I'm not sure why they haven't revised the kit description.

What type spacers are used for the additional lift? Got any pics?

It appears the steps are in the same relative location on most brands. I think the issue with step location is really personal preference. If you look at the RC steps in relation to the seat, it is ideal for climbing in. When getting out, it would be easier if the step were farther back. If the step were indeed farther back, it would be less useful when transitioning from step to seat upon entry. I personally think the step location is ideal for both. I place my left foot on the step when getting in the truck. I place my right heel on the step when getting out. Then again, I'm 6' 2" so I really didn't have a hard time without the steps. My wife is 5' 2", so the steps were mainly for her and my daughter. I also didn't like seeing exposed frame and body mounts after my body lift, so the steps concealed that.