2014+ Suspension Lifts

Denaliboz · May 2, 2014

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/157310-danthaman69s-2014-silverado-z71/

he is running bds

Thanks!

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Dirtbiker · May 3, 2014

Anyone running a BDS suspension?

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I have a four inch BDS lift on my cc all terrain. What would you like to know?

tanner709 · May 3, 2014

I have a four inch BDS lift on my cc all terrain. What would you like to know? image.jpg

I think this lift or the 5" fabtech is ideal. Suits the truck very well and not "over-the-top".

Nice truck btw

DKennedy · May 3, 2014

I have a four inch BDS lift on my cc all terrain. What would you like to know?image.jpg

that's just the height I'm looking for! Looks awesome. I also have a AT CC are those stock size tires? And how's the ride any difference with cornering? And not to play 20 questions would you mind posting the part number of the kit? Thanks in advance.

Mike1220 · May 3, 2014

I have a four inch BDS lift on my cc all terrain. What would you like to know?image.jpg

Can you run the stock rims?

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Dirtbiker · May 3, 2014

You can not run stock rims. BDS suggests 4.5 inches of backspacing with 18 inch rims which is 0 offset factory rims are +30 offset I believe. They suggest something different for 20's I believe.

The lift kit also pushes the front tires out an additional 1.5 inches so they do stick out quite a bit. I am still debating fender flares. I don't want them but mud in the door handles gets annoying. For now I have a rag in each door to wipe my hands ha ha.

The tires are 275 65 r18 not sure what stock was but they are slightly bigger than stock I believe. They are basically 32 x 10.8 and there is a ton of room anywhere. I would think 33 x 12.5 shouldnt be a problem.

As for the ride, I have never driven a stock 2014. I drove the dealership's owner's truck which had a fabtech lift and then I drove mine only after it was done. So I don't know how it compares. I do know it rides as good or better than my 2010 with a readylift level kit. I don't know if it is the new design or the lift kit but I have noticed that it doesn't really lean in corners. It stays almost flat.

I don't have a part number. The dealership ordered it. But it was the basic 4 inch lift kit for a crew cab with aluminum control arms. The only choices are steel or aluminum arms and if you want the upgraded struts and shocks.

Hope this all helps. Here is another angle

Dirtbiker · May 3, 2014

I should also note that I phoned BDS a few times to ask questions when making my decision and they were awesome to deal with and their warranty is the best in the industry. It is one sentence: you break it, we replace it.

That is all not six pages fine print crap. I have a friend that has used this warranty after his customer jumped his truck and broke a part. They didn't care, they just sent a new one and I believe he said they beefed up the new ones.

I bought this kit because it lowers everything properly. I looked into Fabtech but it is a glorified level kit and may be ok but with the amount of miles I put on in a year I don't want to be replacing worn out parts due to increased angles. No one could tell me on these new trucks how that kit would work out as everything is new. But I was told a proper lift kit like BDS would be better for me.

Mike1220 · May 3, 2014

You can not run stock rims. BDS suggests 4.5 inches of backspacing with 18 inch rims which is 0 offset factory rims are +30 offset I believe. They suggest something different for 20's I believe.

The lift kit also pushes the front tires out an additional 1.5 inches so they do stick out quite a bit. I am still debating fender flares. I don't want them but mud in the door handles gets annoying. For now I have a rag in each door to wipe my hands ha ha.

The tires are 275 65 r18 not sure what stock was but they are slightly bigger than stock I believe. They are basically 32 x 10.8 and there is a ton of room anywhere. I would think 33 x 12.5 shouldnt be a problem.

As for the ride, I have never driven a stock 2014. I drove the dealership's owner's truck which had a fabtech lift and then I drove mine only after it was done. So I don't know how it compares. I do know it rides as good or better than my 2010 with a readylift level kit. I don't know if it is the new design or the lift kit but I have noticed that it doesn't really lean in corners. It stays almost flat.

I don't have a part number. The dealership ordered it. But it was the basic 4 inch lift kit for a crew cab with aluminum control arms. The only choices are steel or aluminum arms and if you want the upgraded struts and shocks.

Hope this all helps. Here is another angle

Damn. Do you know if there is a way to make it so that you can use the stock rims on that kit? I want a kit that I can use my stock 20s. I like the way that they look and don't feel like paying for another set of rims until these get too damaged to stand

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Dirtbiker · May 4, 2014

I suggest calling them and asking. I have never had a lift kit before so I don't know what the options are. I just bought rims that were what they suggested.

DKennedy · May 4, 2014

I should also note that I phoned BDS a few times to ask questions when making my decision and they were awesome to deal with and their warranty is the best in the industry. It is one sentence: you break it, we replace it.

That is all not six pages fine print crap. I have a friend that has used this warranty after his customer jumped his truck and broke a part. They didn't care, they just sent a new one and I believe he said they beefed up the new ones.

I bought this kit because it lowers everything properly. I looked into Fabtech but it is a glorified level kit and may be ok but with the amount of miles I put on in a year I don't want to be replacing worn out parts due to increased angles. No one could tell me on these new trucks how that kit would work out as everything is new. But I was told a proper lift kit like BDS would be better for me.

thanks for the great information and your time!

Dirtbiker · May 4, 2014

You bet. I researched things for two months and got a lot of help from this site before buying my truck and lift kit. Like I said the guys at BDS were great on the phone when I called with questions.

JustABlackZ71 · May 4, 2014

Does anybody have pics of the RCX 5inch lift? I cant find many.

2014MallCrawler · May 5, 2014

I have a 6" fabtech on my 2014 but I was considering swapping out my rear shocks to the rancho 9000's do you think its worth it or are the fabtech shocks not bad?

Denaliboz · May 6, 2014

I have a four inch BDS lift on my cc all terrain. What would you like to know?image.jpg

How is the ride? I have an 08 wrangler with the 5.5" BDS lift and 40's so I can't compare that to this truck. I like the lift but don't want to mess up my smooth ride. I've heard BDS is one of the smoothest aftermarket lifts. Did you get the Fox 2.0 rear shocks?

TYLERZ7180 · May 6, 2014

I have a 6" fabtech on my 2014 but I was considering swapping out my rear shocks to the rancho 9000's do you think its worth it or are the fabtech shocks not bad?

Go with the Bilstein 5100's....best shock out there. Pro-comp makes one that's identical called the Pro-runner. Fabtechs are ok but far from the other 2 I mentioned.