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Need help choosing the right 33x12.5 and 20x12 set up. Thinking BDS or Zone 4"

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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I mean I can afford it now. I just have always been a budget and best deal sort of person. I definitely don't think I need to spend the extra $1200 for coilovers. Shes a pavement queen that might see a trail here and there or hunting trail but that's it. I think spending the extra few hundred for either BDS or CST will be worth it. I just asked the shop what price they have for all of them. I'll go with what feels right. I dont want to skimp out now and regret it in a few months cause I'm only doing it once. 
For CST does it have the ability to go from 4.5" o 6.5" lift at a later time like the zone/ BDS?


I want you to call CST Performance Suspension tomorrow, ask them anything you want, great customer service. In addition, ask them if you can get the 20% off now without waiting on the sale. It’s a no brainer, if you were to compare a BDS lift to a CST lift, CST is far superior in build quality especially since they’re about the same price. Price them out yourself, BDS 4.5” lift and CST without shocks and see for yourself.


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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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Reason I was asking your wheel and tire setup is that you can still run your stock wheels with CST and up to 35” tires, zero spacers too. Save up for wheels later. How do ya like dat!


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lapoolboy Senior Enthusiast

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I think a company's warranty speaks to what they think of the durability/reliability.  Some of these companies we are discussing have lifetime "no questions asked" warranties.

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1 minute ago, TXGREEK said:

Reason I was asking your wheel and tire setup is that you can still run your stock wheels with CST and up to 35” tires, zero spacers too. Save up for wheels later. How do ya like dat!


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I have stock rims and whatever tires it came with. They are pretty terrible.

I don't want to run 35s cause I only have the v6 and just dont want that heavy or to go that high. 

Plan is 18x10 -25 rims with 33s. It's only slightly bigger than stock but gives me an wider stance which is what I like.

lapoolboy Senior Enthusiast

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2 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

Reason I was asking your wheel and tire setup is that you can still run your stock wheels with CST and up to 35” tires, zero spacers too. Save up for wheels later. How do ya like dat!


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I'm using my stock 20" wheels with 35x12.5 tires and zero spacers also so CST isn't the only brand to allow that.

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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I think a company's warranty speaks to what they think of the durability/reliability.  Some of these companies we are discussing have lifetime "no questions asked" warranties.


That’s cause that’s their main selling points to get you to buy it and I’m sure a great number of BDS along with every other manufacturer customers have had their warranties rejected in the event of obvious abuse. Warranty is a great attraction especially to those that expect free stuff after abusing it. CST lifts have been known to be in head on collisions and zero damages. Because CST is a Performance Suspension manufacturer their products are mostly abused and as with ANY and ALL custom manufacturer they know if it’s been abused or not.


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I'm using my stock 20" wheels with 35x12.5 tires and zero spacers also so CST isn't the only brand to allow that.


That’s not a BDS, you asked about the difference between CST and BDS, that’s a garbage Rough Country bracket lift you’re talking about.


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lapoolboy Senior Enthusiast

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2 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 


That’s not a BDS, you asked about the difference between CST and BDS, that’s a garbage Rough Country bracket lift you’re talking about.


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What's not a BDS?

lapoolboy Senior Enthusiast

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5 minutes ago, TXGREEK said:

 


That’s cause that’s their main selling points to get you to buy it and I’m sure a great number of BDS along with every other manufacturer customers have had their warranties rejected in the event of obvious abuse. Warranty is a great attraction especially to those that expect free stuff after abusing it. CST lifts have been known to be in head on collisions and zero damages. Because CST is a Performance Suspension manufacturer their products are mostly abused and as with ANY and ALL custom manufacturer they know if it’s been abused or not.


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Also, BDS doesn't care if their stuff is "abused" or not.  If it breaks, they replace it.

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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I have stock rims and whatever tires it came with. They are pretty terrible.
I don't want to run 35s cause I only have the v6 and just dont want that heavy or to go that high. 
Plan is 18x10 -25 rims with 33s. It's only slightly bigger than stock but gives me an wider stance which is what I like.


Just advised you on saving money, having the option buying wheels later. I’m running 34” Nitto Ridge Grapplers and there’s a few in here running 33’s with their CST lift. I’m not a wheel expert with offsets. Zone and BDS are not bad lifts, just different quality and setups.


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I feel like the BDS warranty is better than CST cause its no questions asked. But CST does seem to be good quality and how likely am I to actually break something with just street driving?? If it was going to see trails or rocks I'd be more concerned about warranty and even then BDS would be a better option.

I know the shops running a 10% off BDS right now 

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Also, BDS doesn't care if their stuff is "abused" or not.  If it breaks, they replace it.


That’s great, so does Rough Country which doesn’t mean anyone should go out and buy one cause you get free stuff lol


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I feel like the BDS warranty is better than CST cause its no questions asked. But CST does seem to be good quality and how likely am I to actually break something with just street driving?? If it was going to see trails or rocks I'd be more concerned about warranty and even then BDS would be a better option.

I know the shops running a 10% off BDS right now 

 

50% off on install if you buy through 4WHEELPARTS whether CST or BDS or Zone. I’d still call CST with any and all of your questions and concerns. Get the Zone and have it painted with your favorite color since you’re saving hundreds with it.

 

 

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Almost forgot, don’t forget to add the cost of questionable spacers and professional install. Good luck and do keep us updated.

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Ok, I’m outta here, Apple store has some AirPods waiting for me.


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