2014-2018 GMC1500 8" - Alum/Stamped UCA (BDS743H)
Chevy/GMC 1500 8" Lift Systems In addition to the 2", 4" and 6" lineup, BDS offers complete 8" lift systems. These 8" suspension systems offer even more tire clearance and are designed to improve your truck's offroad capability. At the heart of these systems, BDS utilizes the tried and true high-clearance IFS design that has made BDS the preferred suspension lift for late model GMs. Improve the look and capability of your late model Chevy/GMC 1500 truck with this new 8" lift system from BDS Suspension.
Tire & Wheel Combinations:
- 35" x 12.50" w/ 18 x 9 and 5"
- 35" x 12.50" w/ 20 x 9 and 5" - 5.5"
- 35" x 12.50" w/ 22 x 10 and 5" - 5.5"
Notes:
- IMPORTANT: GM is producing several knuckle/control arm configurations in 2014-2018 models trucks. Cast Steel control arm-equipped models will require the "Cast Steel Control Arm" kit. Stamped Steel and Aluminum control arm-equipped models will require the "Aluminum Control Arm" kit. Be sure to verify which factory control arms your truck has before ordering by referencing our help images when customizing your kit.
- Requires frame bracket modification
- Requires differential modification to clear electric power steering
- Vehicles came from the factory with several knuckle/control arm configurations requiring specific kit selections. Be sure to reference the important notes and images above to determine the correct control arm selection for your application.
- Will not fit MagneRide magnetic ride control equipped models.
- Factory 17" and 18" wheels cannot be reinstalled due to tie rod end interference.
- All-wheel-drive models require driveline modification.
Installation:
- Click Here For Installation Instructions
- Difficulty: 4 (where 1 = easiest and 5 = complicated)
Part Number: BDS743H
Important: GM is producing several knuckle/control arm configurations in 2014-2018 models trucks. Cast Steel control arm-equipped models will require the "Cast Steel Control Arm" kit. Stamped Steel and Aluminum control arm-equipped models will require the "Aluminum Control Arm" kit. Be sure to verify which factory control arms your truck has before ordering.
Note: This selection is just for reference purposes, no product is added.

Stamped Steel Upper Control Arm
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Aluminum Upper Control Arm
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Cast Steel Upper Control Arm
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8" Front Box Kit
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- Front & Rear Crossmember
- Driver & Passenger Side Differential Drop Bracket
- Center Diff Support - Assembly
- Center Diff Support Bracket
- 2 Bushings
- 4 Differential Mount Spacers
- Bolt Pack - Differential Brackets
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8" Front Box Kit
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- Driver & Passenger Side Skid Plate
- Skid Plate - Front
- Sway Bar Spacer
- Driveshaft Boot Extension
- O-Ring 42mm ID
- O-Ring Dash Number 322
- Bag Kit - Front Components
- CV Spacer Washer
- Drive Shaft Boot Clamp
- 1/4” Spacer Washer - Skid Plate
- Weld-in Plate
- Driver & Passenger Front Brake Line Bracke
- 7 Cable Ties
- Loctite
- Bag Kit - Sway Bar Links
- .625 x .083 x 5.0 Sleeve
- 8 Small Stem Bushings
- 8 Stem Washers
- 3/8-16 x 9" Bolt
- Bolt Pack - ABS/Skid Plate
- Bolt Pack - Sway Bar Drop
- Bolt Pack - Strut Spacer
- Bolt Pack - LCA Bolts
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Driver's Side Knuckle
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Passenger's Side Knuckle
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8" Strut Spacer Box Kit
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- 2 Strut Spacers
- Bolt Pack - Strut Spacer
- 2 Strut Name Plates
- 2 BDS Logo Badges
- 1 Rivet Bolt Pack
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8" Rear Box Kit
This Box Kit includes the following products:
- 2 6” Lift Blocks
- 2 Rear Add-a-Leaf
- 4 9/16” x 2-9/16” x 14” square U-Bolts
- U-Bolt Plates
- Rear Bag Kit
- 4 3/8” x 4.5” Pin & Nut
- 4 2.5” Spring Clamps
- Brake Line Bracket
- 8 9/16 Fine High Nuts- Black
- 8 9/16 SAE Flat Washers-Black
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