Follow along with Jordan as he shows you how to tear down and install both our standard 4" lift as well as our FOX coilover conversion. To learn more about our Chevy lift systems visit: bds-suspension.com/product?ma...
And lock-tite is an anaerobic adhesive. Meaning it will only fully dry within the lack of oxygen present. Hence why most kits (like new/aftermarket clutches/pressure plates) for stuff have bolts with lock-tite or some of their form of an anaerobic thread locking adhesive on them already. There is no rush when using any thread locker.
I had no idea the install was so involved. I installed my own 2.25 leveling kit which I thought was hard enough. I guess it was Child's Play compared to this. Thing is I still want more lift. I liked it the guy in this video didn't just fast forward over the hard part's like some of the other videos. Next problem is finding an installer in my local area that I can trust to do a clean install.
This seemed like a kit I would install on my 2019 Sierra… And then he started sayin cut this and cut that. And I said nope! Watched the video just to watch it after that point. But if I decided to go back to stock and buy a new truck, it’d be nice to have the option to take it all off and put it on the new truck. This kit, once it’s on, it’s on. And in some states (like mine) any frame modifications immediately fail state inspection. And there are other kits out there that give 4”+ with complete subframe drops, that don’t require any cutting.
What about the drip bracket for the trans line, my bracket doesn't seem to match what I have, it has two holes and a stud which don't match the bolt diameter of stock mounting location.
I installed myself on a 2021 GMC Denali in six part-time days in my home garage. I’m retired from a major research and development company so I’ve seen my share of product designs and I was very impressed with the fit of the components in the BDS kit. I’m curious if BDS used geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT) to design these parts. I’d like to see a better procedure for setting the ride height of the upper control arms that doesn’t require repeating so many steps. Also like to see BDS work with Fox to develop a non-Reservoir shock for the Denali assuming ARC delete.
I watched just to see how to remove the cv axle. Is it as simple as it looks? Looks like I would only have to take the wheel off and maybe loosen the upper control arm to do just an axle. I am supposed to have it fixed by GM under warranty but the parts are on backorder but I thought about buying one and installing it myself.
From experience on a 6" with 35's, I went from 16 cty/22 hwy to 12-13 city/16-17 hwy. I had a '14 with a 6 speed, so it may be different with the 8 speeds now. Im still guessing 2mpg minimum.
Does this mean theirs a specific kit for the 2020 3.0 diesel Silverado? Or buy any kit even though it says not for diesel models and just make a bracket to lower cooling lines?
The lift will work on both models but the diesel model will need the cooling lines lowered which we are currently working on incorporating into our product listing. This video is more to show the general install for GM 1500 trucks cross platform. If you have further questions feel free to contact our tech department at (517)279-2135 Option #2
There are aftermarket programmers able to do it along with in line speedo calibrators to compensate for the larger tires. Not something we offer from BDS, but they are out there
I want a BDS coilover lift, but I also want a total lift of at least 9 to 10”. I have a 1500 Chevy TrailBoss and they only make an added 4” lift for it. I’m not sure which lift to go with now. McGaughys, or Bullet Proof? Come on BDS , make a lift that will add at least 6” for a total of 9” for the TrailBoss…
@@johnfranklin1637 about like stock since it used the factory struts. The rear is a little stiffer with the bds nitro shocks. I’d just describe it as feeling “solid” if that makes sense
Why would someone install a kit like that with throwing in new struts?......your already into quite a bit of coin to do this mod a better strut for that height will only be better overall......
In our next video we will do a better job of explaining the need for cutting and the proper TQ. If you do your installer research you will find that some shops are better at cutting and trimming than others.
After market mods generally aren’t “plug and play.” If you’re not capable of modifying a dust shield there should be a shop or two in your area that can do it for you.
@@Encourageable my point is that, other kits do require trimming off mounting brackets and some of the diff, but welding? That’s a first for me for a lift kit.
