1988-1998 6.5L GM 6 lug 6" Lift Kit (6/5 Front/Rear) (BDS193H)
K Series trucks have become the new square body in terms of up-and-coming collectors. Take your K series to the next level and have it stand out around the rest with the BDS 6" Lift Kit. This tightly engineered 6" suspension lift kit is designed around two heavy-duty upper A-arms, one-piece 1/4" laser cut high clearance cross members and replacement steering knuckles. BDS designs their lift kits around keeping the OEM driveability. The combination of heavy-duty upper A-arms, one-piece laser cut high clearance cross member and replacement steering knuckles allows the truck to have zero track width change, proper steering angles, and ball joint angles, all while greatly increasing your ground clearance.
Tire & Wheel Combinations:
- 35" x 12.50" w/ 15 x 8 and 3-5/8"
- 35" x 12.50" w/ 16 or 17 x 8 and 4-1/2"
- 35" x 12.50" w/ 20 x 9 and 5-1/4"
Notes:
- Requires exhaust modification.
- The special tool (Kent Moore Tools Part #J-36202-A) is required to unload/load torsion bars. Not available through BDS.
- Requires frame bracket modification and differential mount modification.
- Not recommended for long box extended cab models due to crossmember interference.
- All models equipped with auto-trac may require a new front driveshaft. The auto-trac New Process 246 transfer case can be identified by the silver dollar-sized plaque on the rear of the transfer case that reads "NP246". The dash-mounted display will display the Auto 4WD symbol. NP243 is not auto-trac.
- Aftermarket wheels are required. (see chart in back)
- The system will not work on some '88-'95 vehicles equipped with spindle-mounted front ABS sensor
- Traction bars will not work on regular cab, short box models.
Installation:
- Click Here For Installation Instructions
- Difficulty: 4 (where 1 = easiest and 5 = complicated)
Part Number: BDS193H
IFS 6" Front Box - (6-Lug)
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IFS Front Box Kit
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- Driver & Passenger Side Steering Knuckle
- Front & Rear Crossmember
- Differential Skid Plate
- Driver & Passenger Side Differential Drop Bracket
- 2 Sway Bar Links
- 2 Sway Bar Mounting Brackets
- 2 0.625 x 0.109 x 1.375 sleeves
- 2 Hourglass Bushings
- 4 Stem Bushings & Washers
- Driver & Passenger Side Upper Control Arm
- 4 0.750 x 0.095 x 2.140 UCA Sleeves
- 2 Brake lines & Clips
- 4 Crush Washers
- Zip Ties
- Differential Drop Bushing
- 0.750 x 0.083 x 2.950 Sleeve
- Driver & Passenger Side Torsion Bar Drop
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IFS Front Box Kit
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- 2 Compression Struts
- 2 Bump Stop Bracket
- 2 Bump Stop
- 2 3/8" nut - coarse thread - non-locking
- 2 3/8" lock washer
- 4 1/8" x 1-1/4" cotter pin
- Rear Brake Line Bracket
- Bolt Pack - Differential Brackets
- Bolt Pack - Sway Bar Links
- Bolt Pack - Compression Struts
- Bolt Pack - Upper Control Arms
- Bolt Pack - Rear Brake Line
- Bolt Pack - Crossmembers
- Bolt Pack - Torsion Bar
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5" Rear Box Kit - (6-Lug)
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5.5" Lift Rear Leaf Spring (2x)
BDS Glide-Ride leaf springs will reduce axle wrap and create a more controlled and stable feel when towing. The actual leaf spring may not be exactly as shown in the photo.
Note:
- Bushings are not included when ordering these leaf springs separately. Order one bushing kit per spring.
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Required if you have selected full Leaf Spring Replacements.
Rear Box Kit
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NX2 Series Shocks (2x)
The BDS NX2 series gas shocks offer impressive performance on and off-road. Standard in most BDS lift kits, these nitrogen-charged, twin-tube shocks offer 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving for lightning-fast damper performance and control.
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Fox 2.0 Series Shocks (2x)
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NX2 Series Shocks (2x)
The BDS NX2 series gas shocks offer impressive performance on and off-road. Standard in most BDS lift kits, these nitrogen-charged, twin-tube shocks offer 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving for lightning-fast damper performance and control.
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