BDS596FS | BDS Suspension 6 Inch Lift Kit With 4 Link For Ford F-250/F-350 Super Duty 4WD (2011-2016) | Diesel | Rear Lift Factory 2 Inch Rear Blocks, Fox 2.0 Performance Series

Prepare to hit the road with your Ford Super Duty F250 and F350 diesel truck and install this 6-inch lift kit with 4-link conversion from BDS. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 37" tires.

Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy-duty 4-link control arms, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation, brake line brackets, and custom-tuned nitrogen charged shocks.

In the rear this kit utilizes a replacement GlideRide leaf springs with integrated overload leaf, u-bolts, brake line brackets and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX Performance shocks.

Features & Benefits

• Easy, 100% Bolt-on installation
• Pro-Ride dual rate coil springs provide a remarkable ride through any terrain
• Heavy duty 4-Link control arms offer improved handling, stability, strength and caster control during wheel travel
• Track bar relocation bracket and pitman arm maintain proper steering angles for improved handling
• Fabricated steel blocks provide level stance from front to rear
• Standard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control
• Upgrade to FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks for maximum performance on and off-road

Recommended Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)

Pro-Ride Coil Springs

A pair of full-length, diesel-specific, Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.

4-Link Conversion

Convert the factory stamped steel radius arms over to the BDS 4-link to optimize suspension geometry for better handling characteristics while adding strength and stability. This bolt-on upgrade utilizes high-strength ¼-inch steel brackets that allow mounting of HD upper and lower control arms to correct axle positioning while limiting caster change throughout wheel travel.

BDS Glide-Ride Leaf Springs

Built to outperform, BDS engineered the Glide-Ride leaf springs into a multi-leaf progressive spring rate design that provides a smooth ride with any load. This is accomplished with an exclusive triple-stage leaf spring design where the main leaf pack is broken into two stages:

1. First, the primary three leafs are functional with no additional load in the vehicle for excellent everyday ride quality. As moderate loads are applied, the secondary leafs are engaged.
2. Second, if the truck is fully loaded, the bottom overload is engaged for maximum hauling capacity. This setup allows your truck to maintain ride quality unloaded without sacrificing payload.

Upgrading to BDS Glide-Ride leaf springs will reduce axle wrap and provide flexibility throughout the suspension cycle.

Rear Lift Option

This lift system retains the factory rear blocks with the addition of the new BDS leaf springs to achieve a level stance. Choose the height of your factory lift blocks for proper u-bolt length.

Shock Option

NX2 Nitro Series

• Nitrogen-charged
• Twin-tube design
• 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving
• Dual-welded ends for increased strength
• 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston
• Self-lubricating seals
• Silver powder coat finish

FOX 2.0 Performance Series

• 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
• Internal floating piston (IFP) monotube design
• CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends
• Massive 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft
• Race-developed high-flow piston design
• Application-specific valving to maximize performance
• Long-lasting clear anodized finish

Important Notes

1. If equipped with 2-piece driveshaft, a driveshaft alignment kit may be required.
2. Although extremely rare, front driveline vibration may occur.
3. If equipped with rear sway bar, #123009 required.
4. U-bolts will not work on dually.

Installation

Est Install Time

8 hours

Difficulty Level:

Difficult

Specialty Tools Needed :

Pitman Arm Puller

Specifications

• Front Lift Method : Cross Springs
• Rear Lift Method : Leaf Springs
• Shocks Included : Yes
• Front Lift Height : 6"
• Rear Lift Height : 5"