BDS Suspension 8 Inch Lift Kit, Chevy/GMC 3/4 Ton Truck/Suburban (77-87) 4WD, FOX 2.0 Performance Series Shocks

PN. BDS134FS

A BDS Suspension lift kit raises your truck or SUV to make room for larger tires and add ground clearance, while correcting the geometry that matters for a good ride and safe handling. Each kit is engineered for the vehicle it fits, with components chosen to restore steering, driveline and suspension angles after the lift. BDS kits are offered with a choice of shock packages, so you can match the ride to how you use your vehicle, from daily driving and towing to trail and off-road use.

This part number is configured with shock: FOX 2.0 Performance Series Shocks. Front lift: 8 in (leaf spring). Rear lift: 6 in (springs). Clears tires up to 38 x 13.5. Recommended tire and wheel setups: 38 x 13.5 tires on 15 x 10 wheels with 3.5 in backspacing. Estimated installation time is 8 hrs, rated very difficult. Installation notes: Both driveshafts may need to be lengthened; Aftermarket extended brake lines are required for installation; Exhaust modification may be required to clear the front driveshaft; Emergency brake cable extension kit may be required; #001608 come with OE style rubber bushings installed; The 3/4 ton commonly came with a factory 56" eye to eye rear leaf spring. However, some were produced with a 52" rear spring. This kit will not work with 52" rear springs. If ordering rear leaf springs, be sure to measure your factory rear spring before ordering; If equipped with a factory front sway bar, order the front sway bar shackle link kit listed in the accessories section; Some vehicle came with factory front dual shocks. If you wish to replace the factory duals, you must order the additional two auxiliary shocks in the options.

Features and Benefits:

• Easy, 100% Bolt-on installation
• Glideride leaf springs to provide full lift height and increased capacity
• New steering arm maintains proper steering angles for improved handling
• Cast steel blocks and add-a-leaf provide level stance from front to rear
• Standard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control
• Upgrade to FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks for maximum performance on and off-road