BDS 6 Inch Lift Kit | 2000-2006 Chevy/GMC Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon 1500 4WD | Auto Ride Equipped

The Auto Ride Equipped variant includes brackets designed specifically for factory Auto Ride suspension systems, maintaining the factory air shocks. Note: This configuration will not fit models equipped with Magnetic Ride Control.

Overview

The BDS 6-inch lift kit is designed for the 2000–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, and Tahoe and GMC Yukon 1500 4WD, improving stance, performance, and off-road capability. BDS engineered a No Torsion Bar Drop System that mounts the torsion bars directly to the top of the lower a-arm, eliminating the need to drop the torsion bar cross-member for maximum ground clearance. The kit provides clearance for up to 35-inch tires and corrects suspension and steering geometry for proper on-road handling at the new ride height.

Up front, the kit uses torsion bar relocation brackets, high-arched 1/4-inch thick steel crossmembers, multi-piece differential relocation brackets, heavy duty skid plates, CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles, sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, brake line brackets, and CV spacers. The rear lift is achieved with new coil springs, track bar relocation, sway bar links, and extended bump stops. Rear shock options include brackets for Auto Ride equipped vehicles, NX2 Nitro Series shocks, or FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks.

Features

• High Clearance design with No Torsion Bar Drop system maximizes ground clearance
• Robust CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles maintain ESC system compliance
• Heavy duty 1/4-inch thick laser cut steel crossmembers for maximum clearance and strength
• HD skid plate system bolts together to create a rigid subframe for improved off-road protection
• Multi-point differential relocation brackets secure the front axle and improve CV angles
• Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
• Choice of Auto Ride brackets, NX2 Nitro Series, or FOX 2.0 Performance Series gas shocks for improved performance
• Includes all necessary hardware, sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, brake line brackets, and CV spacers

Specifications

• Lift Height: 6 inches
• Tire Clearance: Up to 35 inches
• Crossmember Material: 1/4-inch thick laser cut steel, high-arched design
• Steering Knuckles: CNC-machined ductile cast iron
• Compatible Vehicles: 2000–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Yukon 1500 4WD

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8–10 hours
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Tools Required: Cut Off Wheel or equivalent, Reciprocating Saw, Torsion Bar Unloading Tool, Welding Equipment

Important Notes

• Special tool (Kent Moore Tools Part# J-42393) required to unload/load torsion bars. Not available through BDS.
• Requires frame bracket modification and differential mount modification.
• All wheel drive models will require front drive line modification.
• If equipped with stock 17" wheels, then must replace with 17" or larger aftermarket wheels. Larger tires cannot be installed on OEM wheels.
• Auto-Ride equipped vehicles require part #121011 in place of front and rear shocks.
• System will not fit 2000–2006 model Escalades.
• Some 2000 model year Tahoes and Yukons are the older 1992–1998 body style. These trucks need kit 193H_SUV.