Category Archives: F250 | 2016 Ford Super Duty

After a long haul across country for Easter Jeep Safari, the BDS hit the trail for the annual Fullsize Invasion to show the big trucks aren’t scared to wheel out in Moab. While it isn’t as nimble as a short wheelbase rig or as capable with open diffs, where’s something to say for pushing the limits how what a rig can do regardless of what that limit is. After several months of development and testing in the BDS R&D shop we were impressed with the performance of the suspension. The Fox coilovers and shocks accented the BDS 4-link system for a planted suspension out on the trail, capable of hard cornering and improved articulation. The coilovers soaked up the bumps and harsh terrain like it was nothing giving us a chance for some high speed passes. For the Full-size Invasion this year we ran Golden Spike Trail out across the crack and then…

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We’re in route to the 2015 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, UT and as with any trip heading westward from our Coldwater, MI facilities it has become our standard stop I-80 in Des Moines, Iowa at Twin Peaks to grab some grub on the long haul. I think its safe to say the staff like the BDS F250…. The road trip continues, there are trail to be wheeled with the BDS F250 and Project KJ. Stay tuned for updates on the BDS Facebook and Instagram pages and see how the BDS F250 came together on the build thread at BDS Blog – BDS F250  

After a few calls in for parts and a few short weeks of turning wrenches, painting and dialing in the BDS F250 is ready for action to debut at the 2015 Easter Jeep Safari. This truck is making the long 24hr trip out to Moab, UT hauling the BDS trailer with Project KJ loaded up. Both will be hitting the red rock trails throughout the week stay tuned for updates on BDS’s Facebook and Instagram pages @bdssuspensions along with hashtags #bdsf250 & #projectkj Final build list on the BDS F250 is as follows: 2012 Ford F250 Super Duty 4wd 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel, 6-Speed Auto Tranny BDS 6” 4-Link System w/ Coilover Conversion Brackets Fox 2.5 Remote Resi Coilovers w/ Pac Racing Springs, Fox 2.0 Remote Shocks 37×12.50×20 Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 Tires (load range D) 20×10 BMF B.A.T.L. Wheels (death metal finish) BDS Air Support Mounting System (prototype) w/ Air Lift Airbags…

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Its down to the wire as the BDS R&D crew does final assembly on the BDS F250 before it hits the road in route to Moab, UT for Easter Jeep Safari. A fresh set of graphics were ordered for a 2-ton charcoal/white color scheme (available to fit your truck in the BDS vehicle wraps section). With the tight deadline approaching Highlander Graphics came in town to install the graphics in our adjacent photo studio while we prepped and painted the modified Fab Fours bumpers to match the theme, charcoal front and white rear. With the Warn M10000 winch and Vision X cannon lighting bolted down the bumpers were hoisted into place on the truck and everything was wired up. The Airlift airbags and Wireless One compressor system was installed using the BDS (prototype) air support system to allow additional towing support without limiting suspension travel. Amp Research power steps were installed to…

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If you missed the announcement 2 weeks ago, BDS’s is in the process of building up the test mule 2012 Ford F250 Super Duty into a capable trail and tow rig. The build is underway as we prep it to take its maiden journey out to Moab, UT for Easter Jeep Safari next week.

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BDS breaks ground on the latest project build. After nearly 2 years of faithful service Project Slate, our 2013 RAM 3500 is going up for sale soon and plans are being made to transform the company’s new Ford Super Duty into a bad ass promotional rig. Part work horse show hauler, part trail rig, this Super Duty will see its fair share of dirt, mud, rocks and ashpalt over the next couple years. This year alone its slated for the Fullsize Invasion Trail Ride in Moab during Easter Jeep Safari later this month, 4Wheel Jamborees, and other offroad shows across the country. Initially we picked up this Super Duty last summer to use at the BDS tech center for new product development and testing. Along with field testing current production parts, this truck has quietly gone under the knife several times to develop and test numerous coil spring and coilover suspension configurations. All of us here at BDS Suspension…

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