For those with BDS suspension lifts

[timothycan]

2 minutes ago, dieselfan1 said:

I would take it to place that has a big rack for doing big trucks.

I had to do that with my 18 w/ 9" Mcgaughys. What's your 10-20?

It is at a shop that does big trucks - they hav some that have 12 inch lifts etc.  They do have a big rack.  I installed on my truck the 4 inch lift and I am running 20 x 10 with a 0 offset.  33 x 12.50 tires.  I have read, on a Toyota site that the Bilstein ride height adjustables could be the issue, but they are set at stock... so who knows.  I am calling BDS tomorrow to ask their advise on it.  After that, I am not sure what the issue is or how to get it fixed.  I am thinking about having them pull the struts and put the Rancho's back on to see if it makes a difference.  I am running that new 3.0 ecodiesel.  

[JFRO79]

On 1/9/2021 at 6:42 PM, Supercup said:

I have 2020 AT4 with BDS 2.5" lift (so 4.5" over stock).  I have 2.5" Fox adj coilovers - Fox 2.0's in the back - stock UCA's.   I don't have big tires.

 

I did run into issues as I already had method NV 18 x9 - 18mm offset - I had to use 1.5" lug extensions to clear the tie rod.   20" wheels are "more flexible" as the tie rod will go "inside" the wheel barrell on the larger wheel.

 

Their is a ton or "inboard" room for tire, if you clear the tie rod.  You have more wheel well room, than my GMC - but that will be the issue on larger tires - some  trimming is likely with 37's.  I plan to get new wheels with -12mm offset and go with 33's or 34's if I can fit them.

 

You can save a few dollars going zone over BDS - pretty much the same stuff, and if not going offroad a lot, it is all you need.  I would say if you can upgrade to 2.5" Fox adj coilovers, they are very nice and you can dial in the ride you like.  I have street, tow and off road settings I use.  Super happy with the set up. 

 

Here are photos of mine and the various clearance areas FYI 

Note nice straight axel - no angles for CV's like level kits. 

 

Lots of inboard  tire room 

 

2 fingers up front when straight with 275/65/18 duratracs 

 

A bit more clearance at the rear 

 

Rubs in reverse at 2/3rds locks with stock 275/65/18's 

 

 

Not a ton of extra room 

 

No rub but no extra room at full lock 

Do you mind sharing your 3 settings you use?

[JFRO79]

Do you mind sharing your 3 settings as I'll be getting this installed soon. Mostly, I'm wondering about what setting you use for towing. 

 

[pigpen23]

On 4/20/2024 at 11:25 AM, JFRO79 said:

Do you mind sharing your 3 settings you use?

Interested in this as well. I'm contemplating going with a BDS kit for my '24 and am also wondering if the 2.5 Fox coilovers are worth the price for the ride? I've always ran Bilstein 5100s and want to try something different this go around.