About this product
Maximize the capability of your Ford Super Duty diesel powered truck with this 5-inch lift kit with 4-Link and FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Coil-over conversion from BDS Suspension. 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 FOX 2.5 coil-over shocks, 4-link control arms with conversion brackets, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation, and brake line brackets.
In the rear this kit utilizes a high-strength fabricated lift block, longer u-bolts, brake line brackets and a matching set of FOX Performance shocks.
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.
FOX Performance Elite Coil-Over
FOX 2.5 Performance Elite shocks offer next level performance for on-road comfort and off-road comfort capability. Tuned and ready to install right out of the box, these bolt-on 2.5-inch diameter shocks are built for abuse and packed with race-proven technology. They include a remote reservoir for additional fluid capacity to keep your shocks running cool so you can push the limits in the rough terrain. The DSC adjuster adds remarkable versatility and precise tuning with a simple twist of either two adjuster knobs, offering 10 separate low-speed and 12 high-speed compression levels, with a black anodized aluminum reservoir to increase cooling efficiency.
Steering Correction
To optimize steering geometry once lifted, a forged drop pitman arm is used to minimize the steering angle and pair it with a heavy duty track bar drop bracket to keep them in phase through suspension travel while recentering the front axle.
This Kit Configuration
- Rear Lift Option: Leaf Springs
- Shock Option: FOX 2.5 Performance Elite
- BDS Part Number: BDS1973FPE
Features
- FOX 2.5 Coil-Over mounts in factory coil bucket location
- Adds additional secondary FOX 2.0 shock for max performance
- Eibach coil springs ride smooth through the roughest 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
- FOX shocks are fully serviceable and resistant to corrosion and harsh environments.
Tire & Wheel Fitment
- 37 x 12.5 tire on a 17 x 9 wheel with 5" backspacing
- 37 x 12.5 tire on a 18 x 9 wheel with 5" backspacing
- 37 x 12.5 tire on a 20 x 9 wheel with 5" backspacing
Installation
- Estimated install time: 8-10 hrs
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Special tools: 30mm Socket, Cut Off Wheel or Equiv., Pitman Arm Puller, Reciprocating Saw
Important Notes
- Ford recommends the replacement of the pitman arm nut after each time it has been removed.
- If installed on a truck with a top-mounted overload spring, with an overload spacer block taller than 1-1/8" UBT4027 (Qty: 4) is required.
- Use a small pitman arm puller to remove the drag link joint and steering stabilizer taper.
- If your truck is equipped with a 2-piece rear driveshaft, a Carrier Bearing Drop Kit may be required: BDS123402.
- Due to the taller factory ride height, Tremor models will not net the full advertised lift height. The final ride height will be the same as standard models.
- Larger tires on the stock wheel are not recommended due to the brake line clearance required. Use recommended specs listed in the wheel and tire fitment section.
- Minor trimming may be necessary for clearance of 37x12.50 tires on certain wheel setups.
- Installation requires a torque wrench capable of 405 ft-lbs.
- Some trucks with a rear driveline vibration may have a recall from Ford regarding the rear axle. (Safety Recall 21S31) Due to the recall procedure, BDS recommends having this performed prior to installing the lift.
- Fits SRW models only.
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