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Any problems with bds 3 inch lift?

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Old 08-14-2011, 04:56 PM
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Default Any problems with bds 3 inch lift?

Im will be getting a lift kit in october and leaning towards bds and was just wondering if anybody has had problems with this lift. I will be running 35s.
Old 08-14-2011, 05:29 PM
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I've had mine for about a year now and all is well. Rides great on and off road
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had mine for a year also and no problems
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I bought a Zone 3" lift which is made by BDS, but lacks the lifetime warranty. It was considerably cheaper and I like the blk Zone shocks better.
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Track bar is junk... shock mounts also rattle real bad on dirt roads. For the money it is a good kit though... you get what you pay for!
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The BDS lift is cool. They're made in the USA, supposedly. If I did it again, I'd go with the Teraflex kit and use Bilstien shocks. Either that or the AEV kit. It's a toss-up.

But that's just me.
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I've had mine a little less than a year but really like it. I upgraded my shocks to the 9500 series shocks which are stainless steel gas shocks. Looks cool with the with the Sahara Trim.
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Old 08-15-2011, 01:57 AM
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Thanks for the responses I think this just about seals my decision.
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I was thinking of getting a BDS lift (I was planning on getting 4 inch though) but after countless hours on the internet I found more than one person who said didnt get a lot of lift and they sagged with aftermarked bumpers and winch. It was enough to change my mind. I went with clayton 3.5 coils instead, still havent had time to install but heard nothing but good stuff. I have RC lift and it blows, the shock are crap and the springs are sagging aweful.
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I also have the bds 3". All is well, drives great on and off road... Would def buy again!


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