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BDS134FS
BDS134FS will go big with your 1977-1987 Chevy and GMC 3/4 ton truck or SUV to raise the bar to new heights with this 8-inch lift kit from BDS Suspension. Designed to improve stance performance and capability of the K20 and K25 this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 38" tires. Up front the lift kit includes Glide-Ride leaf springs 4" steering arm and 3" steering block for steering correction brake line brackets sway bar drop brackets and precision tuned NX2 nitrogen charged shocks. In the rear this kit utilizes a set of Glide-Ride leaf springs for the ultimate performance on and off road new u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro shocks.
Glide-Ride Leaf Springs
Built to outperform BDS engineered the Glide-Ride leaf springs into a multi-leaf progressive spring rate design that provides a smooth ride with any load. This is accomplished with an exclusive triple-stage leaf spring design. Upgrading to BDS Glide-Ride leaf springs will provide flexibility throughout the suspension cycle.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: 8 IN Front Lift Method: Leaf Springs Installation Difficulty: veryDifficult Installation Time: 8 Hrs Installation Tools: ballJointSeparationTool-cutOffTool Rear Lift Height: 6 IN Rear Lift Method: Springs Shocks Included: Yes Both driveshafts may need to be lengthened. Aftermarket extended brake lines are required for installation. Exhaust modification may be required to clear the front driveshaft. Emergency brake cable extension kit may be required. #001608 come with OE style rubber bushings installed. The 3/4 ton commonly came with a factory 56" eye to eye rear leaf spring. However some were produced with a 52" rear spring. This kit will not work with 52" rear springs. If ordering rear leaf springs be sure to measure your factory rear spring before ordering. If equipped with a factory front sway bar order the front sway bar shackle link kit listed in the accessories section. Some vehicle came with factory front dual shocks. If you wish to replace the factory duals you must order the additional two auxiliary shocks in the options.
Glide-Ride Leaf Springs
Built to outperform BDS engineered the Glide-Ride leaf springs into a multi-leaf progressive spring rate design that provides a smooth ride with any load. This is accomplished with an exclusive triple-stage leaf spring design. Upgrading to BDS Glide-Ride leaf springs will provide flexibility throughout the suspension cycle.
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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.
