BDS Suspension FMVSS No.126 Compliant
July 31st, 2013: BDS Suspension FMVSS No.126 Compliant In an effort to reduce the risk of rollover crashes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 126 requiring all new passenger vehicles under 10,000 lbs GVWR include an electronic stability control (ESC) system as standard equipment. FMVSS No. 126 tests new vehicle ESC systems through a series of evasive lane-change maneuvers at highway speeds to ensure the driver can maintain control in critical driving situations. Effective August 2012 this law requires aftermarket products to be compliant with these same standards. With the new requirements in place, SEMA reached out to aftermarket manufacturers to test kit compliance of products. The initial investment to test compliance is large, so many companies have chosen to self certify their products without any formal engineering analysis. BDS Suspension, however, has been on the industry forefront by working…
Press Release #140: Fox 2.5″ Remote Reservoir Coil-Over Ram 1500 6″ Lift Kits
New Product Release BDS140 Part# 671F (2013) 663F (2012) 622F (2009-2011) 624F (2006-08) block kit 626F (2006-08) leaf kit 883-02-073 C/O upgrade Product 6 inch Suspension Lift Kit Application 2013 Ram 1500 4WD 2012 Ram 1500 4WD 2009-2011 Ram 1500 4WD 2006-2008 Ram 1500 4WD Support Files & Links View coil-over lift kits online View Fox 2.5 Shocks online 6″ lift kit featuring Fox coil-overs for 09-13 Dodge Ram 1500 Hi–res image: dk_622F_663F_671F.jpg 6″ lift kit featuring Fox coil-overs for 06-08 Dodge Ram 1500 Hi–res image: dk_624F_625F_626F.jpg 6″ lift kit featuring Fox coil-overs Hi–res image: acc_88302073_a.jpg Dodge 1500 w/ 6″ lift kit featuring Fox 2.5″ Coil-Overs Hi–res image: dodge_1500_13k_6co.jpg 6″ Performance Lift Kits with Fox 2.5″ Remote Reservoir Coil-overs 2006-2013 Ram 1/2-ton 4WD Coldwater, MI—July 31, 2013—After months of development with Fox Racing, BDS Suspension has released a performance version of the 6″ performance lift kit for 2006-2013 Ram 1500s…
Press Release #139: 2013 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty Lift Kits
Press Release 139 Part# 325H (1″ Lift Kit) 326H (2″ Lift Kit) 588H (4″ Lift Kit 590H (4″ 4-Link Kit)) 594H (6″ Lift Kit) 596H (6″ 4-Link Kit) 1500H (8″ 4-Link Kit) Product 1″, 2″, 4″, 6″, and 8″ Lift Kits Application 2013 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD Support Files & Links View lift kits online 2013 Ford F250 w/ BDS 8″ 4-Link Kit with dual Fox 2.0 shocks and 38s on 24s Hi–res image: ford_f250_13w_8in.jpg 1-2 inch leveling kits Hi–res image: fk_326H.jpg 4 inch lift kit Hi–res image: fk_588H.jpg 8 inch lift kit Hi–res image: fk_1500H_1501H.jpg BDS Dual Shock Hoop w/ Fox 2.0s Hi–res image: acc_123023-2.jpg 2013 Ford F250/F350 Lift Kits Coldwater, MI—April 2, 2013—BDS Suspension is now shipping suspension lifts for the 2013 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty trucks. Available in 1″, 2″, 4″, 6″, and 8″ lift heights, these new kits are designed to improve the performance, functionality,…
Press Release #138: BDS Jeep Control Arms now with Rubber Bushings
Press Release 138 Part# 124331, 124339, 124332, 124338, 124333, 124337, 124369, 124327, 124340, 124341, 124349 Product Control Arms Application Jeep JK, TJ, XJ, MJ, WJ & ZJ Support Files & Links View parts online Control arms shown with polyurethane bushings Hi–res image: acc_124361.jpg Control arms shown with vulcanized rubber bushings Hi–res image: acc_124331.jpg Control arms shown with vulcanized rubber & forged flex ends Hi–res image: acc_124332.jpg BDS Jeep Control Arms with rubber bushings and forged flex ends Coldwater, MI—March 29, 2013— After more than a year of development and testing, BDS Suspension is proud to announce the next generation of Jeep control arms is now available for popular Jeep JK, TJ, XJ, MJ, WJ and ZJ applications. BDS now offers the arms with the option of vulcanized rubber bushings or dual fluted greaseable urethane bushings. The new rubber bushing are durometer specific, OEM quality vulcanized Cleavite rubber bushings for improved…
Press Release #137: Forged Flex Ends and Weld-In Bungs
Press Release 137 Part# Forged Flex Ends 124033, 124034, 124035, 124037 Weld-In Bungs 124040, 124041, 124042 Product Forged Flex Ends & Weld-In Bungs Application Jeep Support Files & Links View parts online Forged Flex Ends Comparison Hi–res image: acc_124033-124035.jpg Large Forged Flex Ends Hi–res image: acc_124033.jpg Small Forged Flex Ends Hi–res image: acc_124035.jpg Weld-In Bung Hi–res image: acc_124040-124041.jpg Forged Flex Ends & Weld-In Bungs Coldwater, MI—March 29, 2013— BDS Suspension now offers an expanded line of products with the custom builder in mind. New steel forged control arm ends and matching weld in bungs will fill out any custom control arm build sheet. These parts are also included in the next generation of BDS control arms. New BDS forged steel control arm ends utilize a steel ball and polyurethane races to allow up to 15 degrees of misalignment from center. They are assembled with a single snap ring. Housings are e-coated black and…
Press Release #136: Coil-Over Spanner Wrench
Press Release 136 Part# 129600 Product Coil-Over Spanner Wrench Application Universal to Fox Racing 2.5″ Coil-Overs with single collar Support Files & Links View tool online Coil-Over Spanner Wrench Hi–res image: acc_129600.jpg Coil-Over Spanner Wrench Hi–res image: acc_129600_a.jpg Coil-Over Spanner Wrench Coldwater, MI—March 14, 2013— BDS Suspension now offers a simple solution to adjusting ride height of the Fox Racing 2.5″ Coil-Overs offered in BDS Performance Lift Systems with a new coil-over spanner wrench. This unique tool design fits the adjustment collar of the Fox Racing coil-overs and accepts any 1/2″ drive ratchet or breaker bar. The ratchet allows the spanner wrench to function in multiple positions for easier use in IFS setups. The spanner wrench uses a pin-style design that is precision machined to fit in the Fox adjustment collar holes. This precise fit provides the best grip and reduces the chance of damage to the tool, adjustment collar and…