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Hi all. I know this question has been exhausted but all the research on this forum hasn't answered my question of what I am considering.
I see that BDS offers a 4" lift with Radius Arms for 2017 and up. But do not offer for the 2011-2016 year models. I am looking at the BDS 4" System with Fox Shocks adding a Track Bar, Duo Steering Stabilizer, progressive rear springs (eliminate the block) and as an add-on new 2"-4" Radius Arms. Would this be a better overall kit in lieu of the 4-Link Kit? Carli offers the Radius Arm kit with 4-1/2" of Lift but is super expensive. I am looking for suggestions and feedback on their lift experiences, brand, type (4-link, 3-Link, Radius Arm), tire size, rubbing issues, etc.
My truck purpose is mainly street driving, some offroading and some trailer pulling. Not looking to Dune Ride or take the truck to absolute extremes. But, I do want a sturdy suspension that I am confident in.
This one was on the front page of this section the other day. Has a lot of information. The OP actually drove several different trucks with different types of lifts and returned with his feedback. BDS was one of them. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-3-5-kit.html
Update: I called BDS and they said it could be done without any issues, just eliminate the drop down brackets for the radius arm. So that is what I did. I have added the lift as described above with 37" Tires on 20" Rims. 0 offset (5" of Backspace). So far no rub and no trimming. We'll see after a few miles. What a beast she is now. Will post pics of before and after this weekend.
I am having a small rubbing issue on the passenger side. Only when I turn the wheel sharp to the right (of course). Minor trimming and it should be fixed.
Yes. The New Radius Arms have 1 degree of caster built in and also give more room for the tires. Plus I felt like the bracket could be a weak point versus the direct connection to the chassis. I didn't want a 4 link because it seems to require too much adjustment for a simpleton like myself.
That’s the same route I went, except I went 6”. I don’t like anything hanging down under the frame that doesn’t have too. I love your truck, especially the color, very nice rig
If you don’t mind, post up some pics from the front looking down the side of the truck so we can see how far those tires stick out. People are gonna be askin
01-04-2019, 05:22 PM
