Bds Lifts, Which One Should I Get

[branden.mainil]

hey im looking at getting a bds lift, either the 4 inch or 6 inch and there are two different kinds of each. according to the web site im on it says i can get a block kit or leaf springs. i no the leaf springs are more expensive but i was wondering if its worth the extra cash if anyone could help me out on this?

[FarmerDave]

Usually people only buy leaf springs if they have money to burn, or their old springs are sagging. If the factory springs are in good shape just get blocks to save some cash.

[jimmyboy8301]

i would go with the 6", most people that go with the 4" wind up wishing they went with the 6". i would also go with the leaf springs, as it will reduce axle wrap.

[DwelveAT]

Go big or go home

[stlavsa]

I would do 6" with blocks in the rear unless you plan on really really beating the hell out of it or doing heavy towing. then get springs

[branden.mainil]

ok the six inch does sound nice but i only plan on getting 33s on it so will those look too small?

[stlavsa]

nope.. make sure u get a real 33 like a 33x12.50 tire.

[jimmyboy8301]

nope.. make sure u get a real 33 like a 33x12.50 tire.

 

 

just because a tire is measured in standard form (33x12.5 for example) doesnt mean it's "true" to that size. most run about at least a .5" small. and IMO a 33" will look small

[lsuguy]

I'd much rather see 35's on there instead of 33's. And def go with 6 inch. For such a small price difference I'd go with 6 inch over 4 inch.

[branden.mainil]

ok i have an 09 silverado 5.3 will i have to do any gear reduction or something like that if i go 35 or will it be ok, i do a little bit of towing. I also want to keep my stock rims, i didnt read anywhere that you need aftermarket rims with ofset, is that correct?

 

and thanks so much for all the help

[jimmyboy8301]

ok i have an 09 silverado 5.3 will i have to do any gear reduction or something like that if i go 35 or will it be ok, i do a little bit of towing. I also want to keep my stock rims, i didnt read anywhere that you need aftermarket rims with ofset, is that correct?

 

and thanks so much for all the help

 

 

as for if you would have to re-gear it depends on your trans and stock gear ratio. do you have the 4spd or 6spd? what is your current gear ratio? bds's site doesn't say anything about being able to use stock wheels, i would call BDS just to be sure.

[stlavsa]

nope.. make sure u get a real 33 like a 33x12.50 tire.

 

 

just because a tire is measured in standard form (33x12.5 for example) doesnt mean it's "true" to that size. most run about at least a .5" small. and IMO a 33" will look small

 

 

 

I have the fabtech lift, with 305/55/20s its a bigger lift, and 33 x 12s. Though I fully plan to run 35s when these are worn out, i have decided to just kill off the 33s. I have NEVER had one person ever give me anything but compliments on it. I am installing the 1.5" body lift when i put the 35s on just to maintain the gaps n clearance.

 

There are plenty of people on here running 6inch lifts PLUS 3 inch body lifts with 35s. No one ever says theirs looks small. Just sayin.

[stlavsa]

ok i have an 09 silverado 5.3 will i have to do any gear reduction or something like that if i go 35 or will it be ok, i do a little bit of towing. I also want to keep my stock rims, i didnt read anywhere that you need aftermarket rims with ofset, is that correct?

 

and thanks so much for all the help

 

 

as for if you would have to re-gear it depends on your trans and stock gear ratio. do you have the 4spd or 6spd? what is your current gear ratio? bds's site doesn't say anything about being able to use stock wheels, i would call BDS just to be sure.

 

 

You might need some wheel adapters to give you extra backspace if you want to run the stock rims. Stock rims are a bad idea though. Really skinny and your tire will NOT sit as flat as with a wider 9 or 10" wheel.

[blackout07]

Go with the 6" and 33's will look just fine.