BDS 6 Inch Lift Kit | 1988-1998 Chevy/GMC K1500/K2500 6 Lug 4WD | Glide-Ride Leaf Springs | FOX 2.0 Performance Series

Rear lift is achieved with full Glide-Ride Leaf Springs. Designed to provide approximately 4.5 inches of rear lift, these multi-leaf progressive replacement springs freshen up worn factory springs, eliminate the need for a lift block, reduce axle wrap, and maintain factory payload weight ratings. Includes new center pins and new u-bolts.

Paired with FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks featuring a 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 design, application-specific valving, and a long-lasting clear anodized finish.

Overview

The BDS 6-inch lift kit is engineered to improve stance, performance, and capability on 1988–1998 Chevrolet and GMC K1500 and K2500 6-lug 4WD trucks. Designed around heavy duty upper control arms and CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles, this kit offers zero track width change for maximum driveability. It includes clearance for up to 35-inch tires and takes advantage of BDS's high-clearance design for improved ground clearance, strength, and off-road protection, while correcting suspension and steering geometry for on-road handling.

Up front, the kit utilizes torsion bar drop brackets, heavy duty upper control arms, high-arched 1/4-inch thick steel crossmembers, a multipiece differential relocation bracket system, and heavy duty skid plates. Steering geometry is corrected at the new ride height with CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles. The kit also includes sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, brake line brackets, CV spacers, and all necessary hardware. In the rear, the kit is available with either a lift block and add-a-leaf combination or full Glide-Ride replacement leaf springs, along with new u-bolts and a choice of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks.

Features

• High clearance crossmember design maximizes ground clearance using heavy duty 1/4-inch thick laser-cut steel
• High-strength, CNC-machined ductile cast iron steering knuckles correct geometry at the new ride height and maintain compatibility with factory tie rod ends and ESC
• Heavy duty upper control arms provide durability and serviceability with zero track width change
• HD front skid plate system bolts together to create a rigid subframe with added off-road protection
• Multipoint differential relocation brackets secure the front axle and improve CV angles
• Torsion bar drop brackets included for proper front lift
• Sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, brake line brackets, and CV spacers included
• Rear options include 5-inch block and add-a-leaf combo or full Glide-Ride replacement leaf springs
• New u-bolts included for rear axle
• Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
• Fits up to 35-inch tires

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8 hours
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Special Tools Required: Cut Off Wheel or equivalent, Reciprocating Saw, Torsion Bar Unloading Tool (Kent Moore Tools Part #J-36202-A — not available through BDS)

Important Notes

• Requires exhaust modification.
• Special tool (Kent Moore Tools Part #J-36202-A) is required to unload/load torsion bars. Not available through BDS.
• Requires frame bracket modification and differential mount modification.
• Not recommended for long box extended cab models due to crossmember interference.
• All models equipped with Auto-Trac may require a new front driveshaft. The Auto-Trac New Process 246 transfer case can be identified by the silver dollar sized plaque on the rear of the transfer case that reads "NP246". The dash mounted display will display the Auto 4WD symbol. NP243 is not Auto-Trac.
• Aftermarket wheels are required.
• System will not work on some 1988–1995 vehicles equipped with spindle-mounted front ABS sensor.
• Traction bars will not work on regular cab, short box models.