BDS 4 Inch Lift Kit | Ford F250/F350 Super Duty (2011-2016) 4WD Gas | Block Kit w/ NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

This variant uses a Block Kit rear lift configuration paired with NX2 Nitro Series shocks. The rear lift block is cast iron for strength, tapered for correct pinion angle, and features an offset steel pin to restore axle position. NX2 Nitro shocks feature a nitrogen-charged twin-tube design, 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving, dual-welded ends for increased strength, a 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston, self-lubricating seals, and a silver powder coat finish.

Overview

This 4-inch lift kit from BDS Suspension is designed for 2011–2016 Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty gas-powered trucks. The kit is engineered to improve stance, performance, and capability while providing clearance for up to 35-inch tires. Up front, the kit includes gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy-duty radius arm drop 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. The rear lift is available in a block kit or leaf spring configuration and includes brake line brackets and a matching set of shocks.

Features

• 100% bolt-on installation
• Pro-Ride dual-rate coil springs engineered specifically for gas-powered applications
• Heavy-duty radius arm drop brackets provide correct caster and maintain stock driving characteristics
• Forged drop pitman arm minimizes steering angle once lifted
• Heavy-duty track bar drop bracket keeps steering geometry in phase through suspension travel and recenters the front axle
• Sway bar relocation included
• Brake line brackets included front and rear
• Steel lift blocks with built-in bump stop provide a level stance from front to rear (block kit variants)
• Multi-leaf progressive rear leaf springs maintain factory payload weight ratings (leaf spring variants)
• Standard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving
• Available upgrade to FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks for maximum on- and off-road performance
• Fitment for up to 35-inch tires

Specifications

• Lift Height: 4 inches
• Application: 2011–2016 Ford F250 / F350 Super Duty 4WD Gas
• Pro-Ride coil springs: full-length, gas-specific, dual-rate design
• Radius arm drop brackets: heavy-duty construction
• Pitman arm: forged drop design
• Rear lift blocks (block kit): cast iron construction, tapered for correct pinion angle, offset steel pin to restore axle position
• Rear lift includes u-bolt flip kit for maximum ground clearance (block kit)
• NX2 Nitro Series shocks: nitrogen-charged twin-tube design, 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving, dual-welded ends, 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston, self-lubricating seals, silver powder coat finish
• FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks: 2-inch impact extruded aluminum body, internal floating piston (IFP) monotube design, CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends, 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft, race-developed high-flow piston, application-specific valving, clear anodized finish

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Special Tools Required: Cut-off Tool, Pitman Arm Puller

Important Notes

• Removal of factory block required.
• Rear add-a-leaf is required for models equipped with factory 3-7/8" block for level to tail-high stance. Single add-a-leaf kit #113218 recommended for more level stance. Dual add-a-leaf kit #113209 recommended for tail-high stance. (Add-a-leafs do not apply to rear leaf spring equipped systems.)
• Front exhaust modification may be required to clear front drive shaft (gas only).
• If equipped with a 2-piece driveshaft, a driveshaft alignment kit may be required.
• Although extremely rare, front and/or rear driveline vibration may occur.
• If equipped with rear sway bar, #123009 required.
• U-bolts will not work on dually.