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Configuring a 6inch BDS lift --- Recommendations?

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Txjose Senior Enthusiast

Txjose

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If u like the way ur truck is now, ur gonna love it that much more LIFTED!

 

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I still think I should go with the 4" because my tires are new........

 

 

that is what I have to keep telling myself.......

 

 

or...if I buy the 4" can I just buy the blocks and spindles from the 6" and be good?

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crafferty Senior Enthusiast

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I still think I should go with the 4" because my tires are new........

 

 

that is what I have to keep telling myself.......

 

 

or...if I buy the 4" can I just buy the blocks and spindles from the 6" and be good?

After reading countless threads on various forums, people who are waivering like yourself tend to regret not going bigger. Unless you have crazy deal worked already I'd give it some thought to figure out what you really. For me on my 2012 Denali I went with a 4" and 33's because I had read horror stories of people blowing up the AWD system. Once it was all said and done I absolutely loved the outcome and never looked back. On my 2014 Silverado I went with a 6" and absolutely love it like my other truck. If you want the 6" BDS let me know and I can send you a copy of my invoice. I paid $2600ish for mine, shipped to my door. Thats with the Fox coilovers too.

 

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TX_AT Enthusiast

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I still think I should go with the 4" because my tires are new........

 

 

that is what I have to keep telling myself.......

 

 

or...if I buy the 4" can I just buy the blocks and spindles from the 6" and be good?

If ur still undecided, Go with the 6". I like how mine looks but I want it taller now. I hate it when HD trucks with just a level & 35s park next to me & we sit almost identical.

 

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Txjose Senior Enthusiast

Txjose

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If ur still undecided, Go with the 6". I like how mine looks but I want it taller now. I hate it when HD trucks with just a level & 35s park next to me & we sit almost identical.

 

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I think that is what is going to happen.

 

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davidncurtis Enthusiast

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If ur still undecided, Go with the 6". I like how mine looks but I want it taller now. I hate it when HD trucks with just a level & 35s park next to me & we sit almost identical.

 

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6in is the way to go. You will have not to trim anything on your truck and you will be able to run 35's with zero issues.

 

I'm running a 6in RCX on my 2015 and its awesome. It rides great and the truck has a good stance.

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lenny15SILVERADO Enthusiast

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After reading countless threads on various forums, people who are waivering like yourself tend to regret not going bigger. Unless you have crazy deal worked already I'd give it some thought to figure out what you really. For me on my 2012 Denali I went with a 4" and 33's because I had read horror stories of people blowing up the AWD system. Once it was all said and done I absolutely loved the outcome and never looked back. On my 2014 Silverado I went with a 6" and absolutely love it like my other truck. If you want the 6" BDS let me know and I can send you a copy of my invoice. I paid $2600ish for mine, shipped to my door. Thats with the Fox coilovers too.

 

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WOW, how did you manage to get the coilover kit at that price!!!!!???? I'm looking at doing the same to my truck in a week, but cant find anything below $3200. how do you like the kit as well? any issues with ride or performance? did you go with springs or blocks in the back?

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WOW, how did you manage to get the coilover kit at that price!!!!!???? I'm looking at doing the same to my truck in a week, but cant find anything below $3200. how do you like the kit as well? any issues with ride or performance? did you go with springs or blocks in the back?

Go to your local BDS dealer and you won't have to pay shipping. They should also give you atleast 15% off. You might get a better deal if you go this weekend cause of black friday. You can search for local dealers on BDS website.

 

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lenny15SILVERADO

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Go to your local BDS dealer and you won't have to pay shipping. They should also give you atleast 15% off. You might get a better deal if you go this weekend cause of black friday. You can search for local dealers on BDS website.

 

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thanks i'll give it a shot!

crafferty Senior Enthusiast

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WOW, how did you manage to get the coilover kit at that price!!!!!???? I'm looking at doing the same to my truck in a week, but cant find anything below $3200. how do you like the kit as well? any issues with ride or performance? did you go with springs or blocks in the back?

Another member on here sent me a copy of thier invoice. Then the BDS dealer I used sent that invoice to BDS and they approved it. Then shipped the kit to me. Shoot me a PM.

 

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jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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I just installed the 4.5" Zone on my 2017 with stamped steel control arms. the stock 20's with those arms caused the UCA's to rub on the inside of the tire once turned past 50%. I had the same setup on my 2013 with no issues, however due to the design of the stamped steel you apparently can't run stock wheels with them.

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I just installed the 4.5" Zone on my 2017 with stamped steel control arms. the stock 20's with those arms caused the UCA's to rub on the inside of the tire once turned past 50%. I had the same setup on my 2013 with no issues, however due to the design of the stamped steel you apparently can't run stock wheels with them.

 

That is odd...I haven't noticed it on my '16 with stamped steel arms and factory 20's. I'll have to check tonight.

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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That is odd...I haven't noticed it on my '16 with stamped steel arms and factory 20's. I'll have to check tonight.

im running 305/55/20s FWIW

 

 

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16chevy1500 Enthusiast

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I recently had a 6" BDS kit installed. I upgraded the rear shocks to the Fox 2.0's & the ride was great! My only dislike was that my front sat 1/2" higher than the rear. After 1500 miles I decided to install BDS add-a-leafs which added 1.5" to the rear which gave me about an inch of rake, exactly what I wanted. As for the ride with the add a leafs, I forget they're even there! Still an awesome ride!

 

Great experience with this setup. Hope this info helps you out with ur decision.

 

Keep in mind that the upgradable leaf springs they sell with the kit and Add-a-leafs are completely different items, but do pretty much the same thing.

My 4" BDS with 4" rear blocks has a small rake which i don't like. Not sure if the shop installed them wrong?? But it is a shop that is certified by BDS so idk.

jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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My 4" BDS with 4" rear blocks has a small rake which i don't like. Not sure if the shop installed them wrong?? But it is a shop that is certified by BDS so idk.

The BDS 4" and Zone 4.5" will leave about .5" rake. I used a 3" block instead

 

 

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16chevy1500 Enthusiast

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The BDS 4" and Zone 4.5" will leave about .5" rake. I used a 3" block instead

 

 

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Where did you buy the 3" block from? Can you share some pics of your truck.

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      Yes your absolutely right, I been looking at the 4 inch BDS one and it acutely states you can use the stock 20’s just not the 17’s or 18’s, I also didn’t realize that with my 275/60r20 stock wheels I’m already running 33 inch diameter wheel setup lol so I can just run my stock wheels and tires atleast to start.
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