2011-2019 Duramax 6" BDS Lift Kit (BDS196H)
Take your Duramax up a notch with this BDS Suspension 6.5" Lift Kit. This kit utilizes high arched cross members that blend perfectly with the angle of the factory-installed lower control arms for a completely integrated look while lifting your vehicle a full 6.5" dramatically increasing ground clearance at the front cross members and improving operating geometry. A front skid plate and differential skid plate come standard to lock everything together, creating a nearly indestructible subframe for extreme off-road protection.
Tire & Wheel Combinations:
- 37" x 12.50" w/ 17 x 8 and 4-1/2" to 4-5/8"
- 37" x 12.50" w/ 18 x 9 and 4-1/2" to 4-5/8"
- 37" x 12.50" w/ 20 x 9 and 5" - 6"
Notes:
- Torsion Bar Tool required to load/unload the torsion bars.
- Will not fit dually's
- Stock 17" & 18" wheels cannot be reinstalled.
- Stock 20" wheels cannot be reinstalled on 2015-2019 models
- Factory dually wheels cannot be reinstalled.
- Models with two-piece rear driveshaft may require #12161
- If minor front driveline vibration occurs at highway speeds while in 4wd and the vehicle will be used in this situation on a regular basis, we recommend replacing the front driveshaft with a dual Cardan style driveshaft.
Installation:
- Click Here For Installation Instructions
- Difficulty: 4 (where 1 = easiest and 5 = complicated)
Part Number: BDS196H
4.5-6.5" System
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- Driver & Passenger Side Steering Knuckle
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4.5-6.5" System
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- Driver & Passenger Side Steering Knuckle
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4.5-6.5" System
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- Driver & Passenger Side Front Brakeline
- Front Crossmember
- Crossmember Brace
- 2 Brake Line Clip
- Bolt Pack - Front Brake Lines
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4.5-6.5" System
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- Driver, Passenger & Center Differential Bracket
- 2 Sway Bar Link
- Rear Crossmember
- Differential Skid Plate
- 2 Upper Shock Mount
- 4 1/2"-13 x 1-1/4" bolts
- 8 1/2" SAE flat washers
- 4 1/2"-13 prevailing torque nuts
- 2 Sway Bar Link Brackets
- 2 0.625 x 0.109 x 1.375 Sleeves
- 4 Stem Washers
- Loctite
- Sleeve - Center Differential Bracket
- 2 Bushing - Center Differential Bracket
- 2 Sway Bar Link Bushings
- 4 Stem Bushings
- Bolt Pack - Lower Control Arms
- Bolt Pack - Main Assembly
- Bolt pack - Sway Bar Links
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Front Skid Plate
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6.5" Torsion Bar System
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Note:
- 3" block - Will result in a slightly tail-low stance
- 4" block - Most common for level front/rear stance
- 5" block (Included) - Will result in a level to slightly tail high stance, integrates a u-bolt flip kit with new spring plate
3" Block w/ Overload Spring
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3" Block w/o Overload Spring
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4" Block Kit
This option will work with trucks with a Top Mounted Overload and trucks without the Top Mounted Overload.
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5" Block w/ Overload Spring
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5" Block w/o Overload Spring
This selection is for a rear 5" block kit with 16" long u-bolts for vehicles that are not equipped from the factory with a top-mounted overload spring.
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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)
Improve ride quality and capability with the FOX 2.0 performance series IFP shocks. Specially designed for BDS lift systems, these FOX 2.0 aluminum body shocks offer improved cooling capacity and corrosion protection. These shocks use race-proven vehicle-specific valving along with an internal floating piston (IFP) monotube design to separate the shock oil from high-pressure nitrogen to eliminate aeration and maximize performance on/off-road.
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NX2 Series Shocks (2x)
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