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BDS 3” C/O Lift Kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by caguilera21, Jan 24, 2019.

  1. Jan 24, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    Hey guys, was wondering if anyone has had any experience with a BDS 3” C/O Lift Kit? I’m looking to get this kit and wanted to know your general opinions. Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 24, 2019 at 4:03 PM
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    I have a 3/1 BDS kit.What does the C/O stand for ?
     
  3. Jan 24, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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    The C/O stands for coilovers. Nice man, how long have you had it and how is it holding up? Also what kinda rims and tires are you running?
     
  4. Jan 24, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    It’s Fox coilovers which are very nice.

    I would price out the components separately and make sure its a good value. There are many many UCA options, and shock options on the market. The shackles look weaker than average aftermarket (2 pieces?)
     
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    ive had it for about 8 months and might be selling it very soon and go with a 4"
     
  6. Jan 24, 2019 at 10:29 PM
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    How has it held up?
     
  7. Jan 25, 2019 at 4:44 AM
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    It’s great but thinking of going a bit higher. I do not off-road it’s just so I can put bigger wheels and tires and the looks
     
  8. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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    Oh nice, what wheels and tires are you running right now? And what would you upgrade to after the new lift?
     
  9. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:13 AM
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    3 inch to 4 inch lift may only be 1 inch. But drop bracket lift is a major difference from just pumped up springs. Decide what your ultimate goal is.

    Is your truck 2wd or 4x4?
     
  10. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    4x4, not looking to offroad. My main goal is a nice ride and looks
     
  11. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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    Mine is 4 wheel too
     
  12. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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    Do you have any pics of your setup?
     
  13. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    If you dont want to offroad, that bds kit is way overkill. You dont need rezzy shocks with adjusters for a lift kit.

    Get some smooth body coilovers, ball joint UCAs and rear shackles. It’ll lift it and look nice
     
  14. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:17 AM
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    They let you customize the shocks (Standard C/O v. DSC Upgrade) and I planned on getting the Standard C/O. It also comes with a 1” shackle for the rear, is that still overkill?
     
  15. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    My bad i only looked at the picture. Yeah get the standard c/o it will serve you great
     
  16. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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    If you aren’t beating on the truck, the chances of any coilover failing you is pretty low.

    Fox is top of the line. King and Icon are also up there. All 3 of them are designed for punishment
     
  17. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    Thanks brotha, much appreciated!
     
  18. Jan 25, 2019 at 8:35 AM
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    For sure, just think what your end goal is, often times you get a cheaper lift then end up wanting to romp offroad, make sure that isn’t gonna be you :)
     
  19. Jan 25, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    All I have is a BDS 3/1 spacer kit with a shackle in the rear
     

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