BDS, Zone, or Readylift?
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BDS, Zone, or Readylift?
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I'm getting ready to take delivery of my F250 Platinum. I'm looking into the Zone and BDS 4" lift and the Readylift 3.5 SST lift. I know Zone and BDS are sister company but just have a few differences in the lifts. I could be wrong but it looks like with the BDS you get the radius arms and thats the only difference. The Readylift is just a spacer kit with shock extensions. If go Zone or BDS i will be getting the upgraded Fox shocks. Does anyone have any input on these lifts?? Thanks!
I'm getting ready to take delivery of my F250 Platinum. I'm looking into the Zone and BDS 4" lift and the Readylift 3.5 SST lift. I know Zone and BDS are sister company but just have a few differences in the lifts. I could be wrong but it looks like with the BDS you get the radius arms and thats the only difference. The Readylift is just a spacer kit with shock extensions. If go Zone or BDS i will be getting the upgraded Fox shocks. Does anyone have any input on these lifts?? Thanks!
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lol i have. i know they're huge. Looking to clear 37x12.50s. but i do want a level stance. I've seen the threads with the readylift 2.5" level but if i decide to go with aftermarket wheels, rubbing and trimming would probably become a problem... I've seen the Readylift 3.5 SST lift on a truck in my town, but im not sure how the ride quality would be.
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Be carful with Zone.. They advertise Fox shocks BUT they are not Fox racing shocks that you get with the BDS lift..
Fox 2.0 racing shocks (BDS and whoever else sells them) are aluminum bodied shocks..
Zone Fox shocks are metal housing not which is just a mono-tube shock with Fox name.. (Fox Adventure)
Fox 2.0 racing shocks (BDS and whoever else sells them) are aluminum bodied shocks..
Zone Fox shocks are metal housing not which is just a mono-tube shock with Fox name.. (Fox Adventure)
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Be carful with Zone.. They advertise Fox shocks BUT they are not Fox racing shocks that you get with the BDS lift..
Fox 2.0 racing shocks (BDS and whoever else sells them) are aluminum bodied shocks..
Zone Fox shocks are metal housing not which is just a mono-tube shock with Fox name.. (Fox Adventure)
Fox 2.0 racing shocks (BDS and whoever else sells them) are aluminum bodied shocks..
Zone Fox shocks are metal housing not which is just a mono-tube shock with Fox name.. (Fox Adventure)
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I think Epiccowlick on here is running 37's. You might look him up and see what he did.
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I've followed his post. But i'll check him out again. Thanks!
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I did a Cognito 2.5" progressive coil level kit (don't think it's on the site yet). Sits almost exactly level - maybe 1/4" higher in the rear going off ground to fenders. It gave me almost extactly 2.5". I ordered 37x12.5-20 toyos and 20x9 methods w/5.75" bs. They should be in tomorrow!
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I did a Cognito 2.5" progressive coil level kit (don't think it's on the site yet). Sits almost exactly level - maybe 1/4" higher in the rear going off ground to fenders. It gave me almost extactly 2.5". I ordered 37x12.5-20 toyos and 20x9 methods w/5.75" bs. They should be in tomorrow!
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I did a Cognito 2.5" progressive coil level kit (don't think it's on the site yet). Sits almost exactly level - maybe 1/4" higher in the rear going off ground to fenders. It gave me almost extactly 2.5". I ordered 37x12.5-20 toyos and 20x9 methods w/5.75" bs. They should be in tomorrow!
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I did a Cognito 2.5" progressive coil level kit (don't think it's on the site yet). Sits almost exactly level - maybe 1/4" higher in the rear going off ground to fenders. It gave me almost extactly 2.5". I ordered 37x12.5-20 toyos and 20x9 methods w/5.75" bs. They should be in tomorrow!
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Ya I think it feels better - a bit softer over small bumps. That is just around town and on the freeway - she's a daily driver/tow rig so I don't see much dirt haha.
Not yet. We did the coils and longer fox 2.0's. The brake lines didn't seem to be an issue - we just hand bent the bracket to where it was angling down a little. Seems to have plenty of slack. I know he is working on some more components right now for the 17's - will post when I have more info.
Not yet. We did the coils and longer fox 2.0's. The brake lines didn't seem to be an issue - we just hand bent the bracket to where it was angling down a little. Seems to have plenty of slack. I know he is working on some more components right now for the 17's - will post when I have more info.
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Question on motor
tw450...Do you have a gas or diesel?
I noticed some of these kits are not recommended for trucks with the (lighter) 6.2L gas engine. Some of the lift kit manufacturers are telling me I will have a "harsher" ride, since I have the gas engine......
I noticed some of these kits are not recommended for trucks with the (lighter) 6.2L gas engine. Some of the lift kit manufacturers are telling me I will have a "harsher" ride, since I have the gas engine......