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BDS1960FS
BDS1960FS will take your Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty gas truck to the next level with this 9-inch 4-Link lift kit from BDS. Designed to improve stance performance and capability this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 40" tires. Up front the lift kit includes gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs 4-Link control arm conversion forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction sway bar relocation bump stop extensions stainless steel braided brake lines NX2 steering stabilizer and custom-tuned nitrogen charged shocks. At this height the transfer case needs to be indexed to allow use of the factory front driveshaft so an indexing ring and new transmission crossmember are supplied. In the rear this kit utilizes full replacement Glideride leaf springs to provide full lift height and increased capacity with a built in overload spring u-bolts brake line brackets and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX Performance shocks.
4-Link Conversion
Convert the factory stamped steel radius arms over to the BDS 4-link to optimize suspension geometry for better handling characteristics while adding strength and stability. This bolt-on upgrade utilizes high-strength 1/4-inch steel brackets that allow mounting of HD upper and lower control arms to correct axle positioning while limiting caster change throughout wheel travel.
Pro-Ride Coil Springs
A pair of full-length gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth predictable ride across various terrains.
T-Case Indexing
At this height driveline adjustments are necessary to allow the use of the factory driveshafts so a precision-built transfer-case indexing ring featuring ARP-studs can clock the transfer case and improve the front driveline operating angle. Additionally a high clearance transmission crossmember supplied to allow sufficient clearance.Tapered and roll-pointed leafs add flexibility and provide an even deflection rate Increased wheel travel and a softer ride from tapering allow smoother transition between leafs as compression takes place Higher articulation from bolt-style leaf alignment clamps prevents leafs from fanning out allowing leafs to twist and flex Multi-leaf progressive design for smooth ride Anti-friction pads provide a smooth and quiet ride Front Lift Height: 9 IN Front Lift Method: Coil Springs Installation Difficulty: moderate Installation Time: 6-8 Hrs Installation Tools: 30mm socket-cut off wheel or equiv-puller pitmanArm Rear Lift Height: 8 IN Rear Lift Method: Leaf Spring Shocks Included: Yes If equipped with a 2-piece rear driveshaft a Carrier Bearing Drop Kit may be required (BDS123402) 40 x 13.50 tires WILL require trimming. Transfer case indexing ring will not fit 6.2L vehicles equipped with the 6R100 transmission. If your truck is equipped with a factory rear sway bar add: 123009 Indexing ring has not been designed to work on manual shift transfer case models. Modification to the shift cable mount will be required. Gas models will require exhaust modification due to driveshaft interference.
4-Link Conversion
Convert the factory stamped steel radius arms over to the BDS 4-link to optimize suspension geometry for better handling characteristics while adding strength and stability. This bolt-on upgrade utilizes high-strength 1/4-inch steel brackets that allow mounting of HD upper and lower control arms to correct axle positioning while limiting caster change throughout wheel travel.
Pro-Ride Coil Springs
A pair of full-length gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth predictable ride across various terrains.
T-Case Indexing
At this height driveline adjustments are necessary to allow the use of the factory driveshafts so a precision-built transfer-case indexing ring featuring ARP-studs can clock the transfer case and improve the front driveline operating angle. Additionally a high clearance transmission crossmember supplied to allow sufficient clearance.
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Wearable Parts - Limited Lifetime Warranty
BDS NX2 Series Shocks and BDS/Fox Performance Series Shocks:
Shock oil seals are not covered by this Limited Lifetime Warranty because they are subject to wear over time and use. At BDS's discretion, leaking shock seals less than 2 years from date of purchase, free from contamination, damage, or abnormal seal wear due to misuse can be considered for repair or replacement under warranty. A shock absorber is a wear item and over time will experience diminished damping resistance due to normal component wear. This is not a defect in material or workmanship and is therefore not warrantable. Defects in material and workmanship do not include such things as dented cylinders or bent rods caused by obvious side impact, rust or corrosion.
Fox Proprietary Shocks and Coil Overs:
Fox Proprietary parts are covered by their warranty and are not included in the BDS Warranty. BDS may offer to assist with the warranty of defective product, at our discretion. Other warranty concerns should be handled through the Fox Service program. Leaking shock seals less than 1 year from date of purchase, free from contamination, damage, or abnormal seal wear due to misuse can be considered for Warranty. FOX service information can be
found here: https://www.ridefox.com/service.php?m=truck
Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends:
These items are subject to normal wear over time. However, Ball Joints and Tie Rod ends less than 3 years from the date of purchase, that have been properly greased, maintained, and do not show signs of abnormal use can be considered for warranty.
BDS Suspension's obligation under all warranties is limited to the repair or replacement, at BDS's option, of the defective material. BDS will cover the cost of ground shipping on warranty items, and a return shipping label if we require the warranty part to be returned to us. Any cost of removal, installation or reinstallation, expedited freight charges, incidental or consequential damages are expressly excluded from these warranties. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.
