About this product
Lift and level your 2011-2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD with this BDS 6.5" lift kit, designed around a No Torsion Bar Drop System that mounts the torsion bars directly to the top of the lower a-arm for maximum ground clearance and room for up to 37" tires. The high-clearance front end uses torsion bar relocation brackets, 1/4" thick high-arched steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, HD skid plates, and CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles with sway bar links, bump stop extensions, stainless brake lines, and CV spacers to correct geometry. The rear uses replacement lift blocks, a u-bolt flip kit, and precision-tuned NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks.
Features
- High Clearance design w/ no torsion bar drop maximizes ground clearance
- Robust steering knuckles maintain ESC system compliance
- HD skid plate system improved offroad protection
- Multipoint differential relocation brackets to secure the front axle and improve CV angles
- Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
- Choice of NX2 or FOX 2.0 gas shocks for improved performance
- 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
Specs
- Front Lift Method: Cross-Member
- Rear Lift Method: Block
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Front Lift Height: 6.5 inch
- Rear Lift Height: 3 inch
Recommended Tire & Wheel Fitment
- Tire Size: 37x12.5
- Wheel Diameter: 18x9, 20x9
- Back Spacing: 4.625/6
Notes
- Torsion Bar Tool required to load/unload the torsion bars.
- 3 inch rear block kit recommended for dually applications, 5 inch rear block kit will not fit dually applications.
- Stock 17 inch & 18 inch wheels cannot be reinstalled.
- Stock 20 inch x 8.5 inch wheels with 6.18 inch backspacing MAY fit with a max Tire size of 37x12.50 on certain Tire sidewall profiles due to clearance to the steering knuckle and sway bar. A minimum 1/4 inch wheel spacer may be required due to Tire side wall profile variations. A wider Tire will cause clearance issues with the steering knuckle.
- Factory dually wheels cannot be reinstalled.
- Models with two piece rear driveshaft may require #121612.
- 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.
- 3 inch block - Will result in a slightly tail-low stance.
- 4 inch block - Most common for level front/rear stance.
- 5 inch block - Will result in a level to slightly tail high stance, integrates a u-bolt flip kit with new spring plate.
- Determine if your truck was manufactured with or without top-mounted overload springs on the rear leaf springs.
Includes
- BDS011418, 11 HD 4 Inch Rear Block Kit (UPC 658848611836)
- BDS021650, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (1of4) (UPC 658848614950)
- BDS021651, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (2of4) (UPC 658848614967)
- BDS021652, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (3of4) (UPC 658848614974)
- BDS021653, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (4of4) (UPC 658848614981)
- BDS021654, 2011 GM 2500HD 6.5 Inch Torsion Bar System (UPC 658848614998)
- BDS121650, 2001-2019 GM HD Front Skid Plate Box Kit (UPC 658848619207)
- BDS85613, Shock- 22.20 x 13.35 x 2 - S50/EB1 (UPC 711745609372)
- BDS85769, Shock- 30.95 x 18.15 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1 (UPC 711745609761)
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