BDS 5 Inch Lift Kit w/ 4-Link | Ford F250/F350 Super Duty (2020-2022) 4WD Gas | Leaf Springs | FOX 2.0 Performance Series

Rear lift achieved with Leaf Springs — cast iron multi-leaf progressive design providing correct pinion angles, smooth ride, reduced axle wrap, and maintained factory payload weight ratings. Shocks: FOX 2.0 Performance Series — 2-inch impact extruded aluminum body, internal floating piston (IFP) monotube design, CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends, massive 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft, race-developed high-flow piston, and application-specific valving with a long-lasting clear anodized finish.

Overview

This 5-inch lift kit with 4-link conversion from BDS Suspension is designed for 2020–2022 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty gas-powered 4WD trucks (SRW models only). The kit improves stance, performance, and capability while providing clearance for up to 37-inch tires. Up front, the kit includes gasoline-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, 4-link control arms with conversion brackets, a forged drop pitman arm, a track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation, brake line brackets, and precision-tuned nitrogen-charged shocks. In the rear, the kit is available with either a high-strength fabricated lift block with longer U-bolts or replacement leaf springs, along with brake line brackets and a matched set of shocks.

4-Link Conversion

The BDS 4-link converts the factory stamped steel radius arms to optimize suspension geometry for improved handling, strength, and stability. This bolt-on upgrade uses high-strength ¼-inch steel brackets that mount HD upper and lower control arms to correct axle positioning and limit caster change throughout wheel travel.

Pro-Ride Coil Springs

A pair of full-length, gasoline-specific Pro-Ride dual-rate coil springs provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.

Steering Correction

A forged drop pitman arm minimizes steering angle, while a heavy-duty track bar drop bracket keeps the steering components in phase through suspension travel and recenters the front axle.

Features

• 100% bolt-on installation
• Pro-Ride dual-rate coil springs for a smooth ride across any terrain
• Heavy-duty 4-link control arms for improved handling, stability, strength, and caster control during wheel travel
• Track bar relocation bracket and pitman arm maintain proper steering angles
• Fabricated steel blocks provide a level stance front to rear (block kit variants)
• Leaf springs feature cast iron multi-leaf progressive design, correct pinion angles, reduced axle wrap, and maintained factory payload weight ratings (leaf spring variants)
• Standard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving
• Available upgrade to FOX 2.0 or FOX 2.5 Performance Series shocks for maximum on- and off-road performance
• Clears up to 37-inch tires

Specifications

• Lift Height: 5 inches
• Vehicle Fitment: 2020–2022 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD Gas, SRW models only
• Front: Gasoline-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, 4-link control arms with conversion brackets, forged drop pitman arm, track bar bracket, sway bar relocation, brake line brackets
• Rear: High-strength fabricated lift block with longer U-bolts (block kit) or multi-leaf progressive leaf springs (leaf spring option), brake line brackets
• Tire Clearance: Up to 37 inches (minor trimming may be required for 37x12.50 on certain wheel setups)
• 4-Link brackets: ¼-inch high-strength steel

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8–10 hours
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Special Tools Required: Cut-off Tool, Pitman Arm Puller; torque wrench capable of 405 ft-lbs

Important Notes

• Ford recommends replacement of the pitman arm nut each time it has been removed.
• If installed on a truck with a top-mounted overload spring, an overload spacer block taller than 1-1/8" — UBT4027 (Qty: 4) — is required.
• Front exhaust modification may be required to clear the front drive shaft (Gas Only).
• Use a small pitman arm puller to remove the drag link joint and steering stabilizer taper.
• If the truck is equipped with a 2-piece rear driveshaft, a Carrier Bearing Drop Kit may be required: BDS123402.
• Due to the taller factory ride height, Tremor models will not net the full advertised lift height. The final ride height will be the same as standard models.
• Larger tires on the stock wheel are not recommended due to brake line clearance requirements. Use recommended specs listed in the wheel and tire fitment section.
• Minor trimming may be necessary for clearance of 37x12.50 tires on certain wheel setups.
• Installation requires a torque wrench capable of 405 ft-lbs.
• Some trucks with rear driveline vibration may have a recall from Ford regarding the rear axle (Safety Recall 21S31). BDS recommends having this recall performed prior to installing the lift.
• Fits SRW models only.