Name: 4" Performance Elite Lift Kit W/ 4-link - BDS1996FPE
Brand: BDS
SKU: BDS1996FPE
Price: 5022.65 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU:

BDS1996FPE

Description
Warranty

4" Performance Elite Lift Kit W/ 4-link - BDS1996FPE

Raise the height of your dual rear wheel Ford F350 Super Duty diesel powered truck with this 4-inch lift kit and 4-Link conversion from BDS Suspension. Designed to improve stance performance and capability this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 37" tires. Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs 4-link control arms with conversion brackets forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction sway bar relocation brake line brackets and precision tuned nitrogen charged shocks. In the rear this kit utilizes a high-strength fabricated lift block longer 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 diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth predictable ride across various terrains. Steering Correction To optimize steering geometry once lifted a forged drop pitman arm is used to minimize the steering angle and pair it with a heavy duty track bar drop bracket to keep them in phase through suspension travel while recentering the front axle.

Features-

Easy 100% Bolt-on installation
Pro-Ride dual rate coil springs provide a remarkable ride through any terrain
Heavy duty 4-Link control arms offer improved handling stability strength and caster control during wheel travel
Track bar relocation bracket and pitman arm maintain proper steering angles for improved handling
Fabricated steel blocks provide level stance from front to rear
Standard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control
Upgrade to FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks for maximum performance on and off-road

Details-

Installation Time: 8-10 Hrs
Installation Difficulty: difficult
Installation Tools: 30mm socket-Torque Wrench-puller pitmanArm
Rear Lift Height: 5IN
Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
Rear Lift Method: Block
Front Lift Height: 4IN
Shocks Included: Yes

Notes-

Removal of the factory leaf spring block is required. The net rear lift will vary depending on the height of the factory block but will result in a level stance.
If equipped with a 2-piece rear driveshaft a Carrier Bearing Drop Kit may be required (BDS123402)
Torque wrench capable of 405 ft-lbs required.
37 x 12.50 tires may require minor trimming.

BDS Suspension Part # BDS1996FPE

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.