BDS 4 Inch Lift Kit | Leaf Springs & FOX 2.0 Performance Series Shocks | 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 2WD

This configuration pairs Glide-Ride rear leaf springs with FOX 2.0 Performance Series rear shocks. The multi-leaf progressive springs eliminate the need for a lift block, reduce axle wrap, and maintain factory payload weight ratings, delivering a more controlled and stable feel.

The FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks feature a 2-inch impact extruded aluminum body, an internal floating piston (IFP) monotube design, CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends, a 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft, and application-specific valving with a clear anodized finish.

Overview

This BDS 4-inch lift kit is designed for 2WD 2007–2013 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The kit improves stance, ground clearance, and off-road capability while correcting suspension and steering geometry for on-road handling. It includes clearance for up to 35-inch tires and comes with all necessary hardware for a comprehensive front and rear suspension lift.

Up front, the kit uses full-length replacement strut shocks, high-arched 1/4-inch-thick steel crossmembers, heavy-duty skid plates, and CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles to correct steering geometry at the new ride height. Sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, and brake line brackets are also included. In the rear, choose between a cast iron lift block kit or complete Glide-Ride leaf springs, paired with your choice of FOX rear shocks.

Features

• High clearance crossmember design maximizes ground clearance — heavy-duty 1/4-inch-thick laser-cut steel construction
• Front skid plate system bolts together to create a rigid subframe with added off-road protection
• CNC-machined ductile cast iron steering knuckles correct steering geometry at new ride height and maintain ESC system compliance
• Works with factory tie rod ends to maintain proper steering angles
• Multipoint differential relocation brackets secure the front axle and improve CV angles
• Sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, and brake line brackets included
• Rear lift available as a cast iron block kit or Glide-Ride multi-leaf progressive leaf springs
• FOX Performance Series IFP gas rear shocks improve ride and off-road performance
• Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included

Specifications

• Lift Height: 4 inches
• Tire Clearance: Up to 35 inches
• Crossmember thickness: 1/4-inch laser-cut steel
• Steering knuckles: CNC-machined ductile cast iron
• Rear block: 5-inch cast iron (delivers approximately 3 inches of rear lift)
• Leaf springs: Multi-leaf progressive design; maintains factory payload weight ratings
• Recommended wheel: 20-inch with 5- to 5-3/4-inch backspacing to reduce trimming

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8 hours
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Tools Required: Cut Off Wheel or equivalent, Reciprocating Saw, Strut Compressor, Welding Equipment

Important Notes

• This system will not fit 2007 Classic models
• Installation of rear leaf springs requires removal of the fuel tank
• Requires frame bracket modification
• 20-inch wheels with 5- to 5-3/4-inch backspacing recommended to reduce trimming
• Traction bars will not fit regular cab short box models
• Will not fit two-mode hybrid models with electronic power steering
• Stock 20-inch wheels can be re-installed only with factory tire size
• Factory 17-inch and 18-inch wheels cannot be re-installed