2014+ Suspension Lifts

[Payton34]

Did the BDS kit increase your track width? And if so did you install wheel spacers to correct it. I've been looking at the photos of your track and can not tell.

Yes it increases the front the tires stick out 1- 1.5" the rear are flush with the body I didn't want to use spacers

[Robert.jean1]

Thanks. You are helping me out immensely.

[Wideopen]

Got rid of the leveling kit

[crafferty]

BDS 6inch coil over system

20x10 DPR tech-9 wheels -24 offset

35inch Cooper STT

 

Tires are rubbing the black plastic fender linings pretty bad any suggestions ? I don't really want to remove them because I like the look.

 

 

 

 

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Same exact setup as me except I have 13.5" wide tires. You'll have to do a lot of trimming. I ended up trimming the front bumper, trimming the front of the wheel liner, removing the valance, trimming the metal in the rear of the wheel liner, trimming the rear plastic guard and pinning the rear section of the wheel liner back. It was a lot of work but when done right it looks stock and great! This week I'm also adjusting my coilovers another inch may go two inches and then add a 2" block in the back to replace the stock 1".

 

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[Iowatruckguy]

Got rid of the leveling kit

Nice truck! What tire/lift combo are u running? Also like the color matched bumpers.

[Wideopen]

Nice truck! What tire/lift combo are u running? Also like the color matched bumpers.

Thanks. Zone 4.5 and still running the same 295/55/20 toyo at2s and xd hoss 20x9 +18 offset I had with the leveling kit. The lift pushed the tires out about 2 inches for a nice stance.

[Gmcant33]

2014 Sierra 6.2

6" BDS Fox coil over and BDS rear leaf springs

Mickey Thompson ATZ p3 35x12.5r20 stock wheels

Bro I have the same truck and love ur setup especially with stock wheels how did u make that happen spacers do u rubb? How's the ride

[Payton34]

Bro I have the same truck and love ur setup especially with stock wheels how did u make that happen spacers do u rubb? How's the ride

no rubbing no spacers there is plenty of clearance with the stock wheels, ride is little firmer but due to the tires. I drove 30miles after the lift was put on with stock tires and ride was much much smoother especially on rough roads. Once the 35s went on the ride got firmer and rougher on bumpy roads but all 35s are E rated. I would rather have a D rated tire for smoother ride. The BDS rear springs are firmer than stock but they are continuing to soften up a little.

 

[14x4]

I have 18x9 wheels with +18 offset/ 5.75" backspacing. Can anyone confirm whether or not I can use these wheels with Zones 4.5"/6" lift?

 

I contacted BDS and was told that offset would work with BDS's kit as long as I didn't go with 12.5 wide tires.

[Gmcant33]

no rubbing no spacers there is plenty of clearance with the stock wheels, ride is little firmer but due to the tires. I drove 30miles after the lift was put on with stock tires and ride was much much smoother especially on rough roads. Once the 35s went on the ride got firmer and rougher on bumpy roads but all 35s are E rated. I would rather have a D rated tire for smoother ride. The BDS rear springs are firmer than stock but they are continuing to soften up a little.

 

Nice good to hear does ur lift fit for 2wd and if not does bds make for 2wd??

[Payton34]

I think BDS only does 4wd

[HondaHawkGT]

With all the upgrades and suspension geometry changes you guys have done, has anyone upgraded the tie-rods? The stock ones seem wimpy enough for a stock half-ton let alone a lifted truck with 33's or 35's. I've been searching for a good hour now and the few HD tie-rods I've found for GM half-tons say they aren't compatible with our electric steering for some reason.

Edited June 15, 2015 by HondaHawkGT

[dylbeau1500]

So I recently put the Mcgaughys 7-9" kit set at 8" on my truck and so far I love it, nothing bad to say about it yet. When I received the lift everything was great quality and also in great packaging along with color instructions. I was wondering for all the people running large lifts 7" plus what are you doing about shocks and struts? I am looking to upgrade the rear shocks and maybe install front coilovers but am having trouble finding shocks that are for 7"+ of lift. If anyone has any companies or links to find them that would be great. Thank you

 

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[14x4]

With all the upgrades and suspension geometry changes you guys have done, has anyone upgraded the tie-rods? The stock ones seem wimpy enough for a stock half-ton let alone a lifted truck with 33's or 35's. I've been searching for a good hour now and the few HD tie-rods I've found for GM half-tons say they aren't compatible with our electric steering for some reason.

 

Nothing much out there.

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/170502-tie-rod-upgrade/?do=findComment&comment=1590558

Edited June 15, 2015 by 14x4

[sawyer_dowell_3]

So I recently put the Mcgaughys 7-9" kit set at 8" on my truck and so far I love it, nothing bad to say about it yet. When I received the lift everything was great quality and also in great packaging along with color instructions. I was wondering for all the people running large lifts 7" plus what are you doing about shocks and struts? I am looking to upgrade the rear shocks and maybe install front coilovers but am having trouble finding shocks that are for 7"+ of lift. If anyone has any companies or links to find them that would be great. Thank you

 

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Icon vehicle dynamics can custom build their shocks for whatever length you need. I had a custom set of coil overs built for my truck with a 4.5 inch lift. Pm if you want some details