Description
This mammoth kit includes:
- Front & Rear Fox 2.0 Shocks or Outback Kitters Remote Reservoir Shocks
- Rear Spacer Block
- High Clearance Crossmembers
- Front Skid Plate
- Diff Drop Kit
- New Knuckles
Improve the stance, performance, and capability of your 2011-2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD with a BDS 4.5-inch lift kit. For maximum ground clearance, BDS designed a No Torsion Bar Drop System where the torsion bars are mounted directly to the top of the lower a-arm eliminating the need to drop the torsion bar cross-member. This kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 35″ tires.
This kit takes advantage of BDS’s tried and true high-clearance design for improved ground clearance, strength, and offroad protection while correcting suspension and steering geometry for great on-road handling characteristics. Up front, the kit utilizes torsion bar relocation brackets, high-arched 1/4-inch thick steel crossmembers along with a multipiece differential relocation brackets and heavy duty skid plates built for offroad protection. Steering geometry is corrected at the new taller ride height with CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles. These combined with the provided sway bar links, bump stop extensions, stainless steel brake lines, CV spacers, supplied hardware and more provide a comprehensive front suspension lift ready for whatever you throw at it.
In the rear BDS offers replacement lift blocks to lift and level that stance. The lift block installs in place of the stock block and retains ride quality and load capacity. Also for the rear is a u-bolt flip kit for max clearance and precision tuned NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks.
High Clearance Crossmembers
BDS maximizes ground clearance with their heavy duty 1/4-inch thick laser cut perfect fit crossmembers. Paired with a front skid plate system that bolts together to create a rigid subframe while adding extra protection.
Heavy Duty Steering Knuckles
BDS corrects steering geometry at the new taller ride height using a pair of high-strength, CNC machined ductile cast iron steering knuckle design to work with factory tie rod ends to maintain steering angles for proper function.
Features & Benefits
- High Clearance design w/ no torsion bar drop maximizes ground clearance
- Robust steering knuckles maintain ESC system compliance
- HD skid plate system improved offroad protection
- Multipoint differential relocation brackets to secure the front axle and improve CV angles
- Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
SPECIFICATIONS
- Front Lift Method : Cross-Member
- Rear Lift Method : Block
- Shocks Included : Yes
- Front Lift Height : 4.5″
- Rear Lift Height : 2″
RECOMMENDED TIRES AND WHEELS
(Trimming may be required)
- 35 x 12.5 with 17 x 8 and 4.625 in. Backspace
- 35 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.625 in. Backspace
- 35 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 6 in. Backspace
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Factory 17-18″ wheels cannot be reinstalled due to tie rod end interference, stock 20″ wheels can be reinstalled with up to a 35×12.50 tire.
- In some cases vehicles used in 4WD on the highway regularly could potentially experience a minor front driveline vibration. If this occurs we recommend replacing the front driveshaft with a dual Cardan style driveshaft.
- The Outback Kitters shocks are custom made to order and cannot be returned for a refund once supplied.
INSTALLATION
Installation Guides :
Est. Install Time : 8-10 hrs
Difficulty Level : Difficult
Specialty Tools Needed : Cut Off Wheel or Equiv., Reciprocating Saw, Torsion Bar Unloading Tool
