6 Inch Lift Questions

[Tbow2025]

After talking to the shop so more today they think the BDS kit is the way to go. Main reason is they say the steel BDS is better and a thicker gauge. They also like that the front diff is more protected via its placement a little higher in the lift. Any thoughts on these points?

 

[Tbow2025]

BDS has two 6" kits. This is the pricier one:

I think this is the kit I want.

 

[Tbow2025]

Also, they are quoting 5000 installed. BDS kit with Fox 2.5s

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

After talking to the shop so more today they think the BDS kit is the way to go. Main reason is they say the steel BDS is better and a thicker gauge. They also like that the front diff is more protected via its placement a little higher in the lift. Any thoughts on these points?

Also compare anything you can find with ride quality with springs/struts between the two. If it has no articulation and rides like a lumber wagon you ain't gonna like it.

 

[sgtsandman]

The thicker gauge metal is a selling point.

The differential being higher better because it sits higher, depends on what the joint angles are on the CV shafts. Too sharp of an angle will decrease CV joint life.

85_Ranger4x4 has a point on researching what the ride will be like with these kits.

 

[Tbow2025]

The thicker gauge metal is a selling point.

The differential being higher better because it sits higher, depends on what the joint angles are on the CV shafts. Too sharp of an angle will decrease CV joint life.

85_Ranger4x4 has a point on researching what the ride will be like with these kits.

Admittedly I have not felt what the Fox 2.5’s feel like. I currently have Eibach ProTruck 2.0’s that are completely preloaded to achieve my current ride height. The loaded Eibach’s are a little firm.

 

[JohnnyO]

After talking to the shop so more today they think the BDS kit is the way to go. Main reason is they say the steel BDS is better and a thicker gauge. They also like that the front diff is more protected via its placement a little higher in the lift. Any thoughts on these points?

When I was talking to the shop that put my level on I told the guy I was looking at Truxxx and BDS and he said BDS was a good kit.
I went with the Truxxx for other reasons, I'd had their lift kit on my old Sport Trac and was happy with it, plus Truxxx had a 1.5" while BDS was 2" and I have garage clearance issues. The BDS kits seem to be very complete and well-made.