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01
Jul

BDS Project | Ranger X | 2019 Ford Ranger

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Over the last 18 months since we first got our hands on the 2019 Ranger we’ve been featured center stage at Ford’s booth at SEMA and made top 40 in SEMA’s Battle of the Builders competition. We’ve taken on the Overland Adventure, Moab trail rides, driven cross country numerous times and made it out to dozens of shows, races and dealer visits along the way. It’s been on the cover of Four Wheeler Magazine and still to this day is the only crew cab, long bed late model Ranger in existence (that we’re aware of). It’s the one and only Project Ranger X.

Stepping back to when we first got our hands on this truck, one of the first preproduction Rangers Ford build specifically for us to turn the project truck you see today…. Built up and ready for an adventure. With just 5 short weeks, the BDS build team took one of the first 2019 Ford Rangers in existence and overhauled it into a show stopper. Built for capability out on the trail, great looks with a strong stance, and plenty of utility with room to haul gear BDS's Project Ranger X elevates the Ranger to the next level. Starting with a pre-production 2019 Ranger right off the assembly line, this truck was torn down, the frame was extended, service bed and custom rack fitted, a BDS suspension lift installed and larger tires and accessories were added. We documented the build in a 5-part build series that followed the team as they transform

INTRO VIDEO

BUILD UPDATE #1

BUILD UPDATE #2

BUILD UPDATE #3

BUILD UPDATE #4

OVERLAND ADVENTURE

RANGERS OF SEMA

TOP OF THE WORLD

Project Ranger X Build Sheet:

2019 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4
2.3L EcoBoost Engine
10-Speed Automatic Transmission

Chassis/Suspension:
Custom Long Bed Conversion (136” wheelbase)
BDS 6” Lift System
BDS Upper Control Arms
BDS GlideRide Rear Leaf Springs (modified GM1500 springs)
FOX 2.5 Factory Series front DSC Coilovers
FOX 2.5 Piggyback DSC Rear Shocks
AirLift Rear AirBag System w/ Lower Cradle Mount
Rear (Extended) Spicer Driveshaft

Wheels & Tires:
35×12.50×17 BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM3 Tires
17×9 KMC XD Series Grenade OR Wheels

Powertrain Mods:
Ford Performance/Borla Catback Exhaust System
Hypertech Programmer

Vehicle Mods:
OE Magnetic (charcoal) Paint w/ Black & Fiery Orange Stripes
Knapheide Utility Box w/ Custom Built Rack System
Warn Ascent Front Bumper
Warn Zeon 10-S Winch with Factor 55 FlatLink
Custom Rock Sliders and Rear Bumper
Rigid LED Lighting (Radiance, SR-M, and Scene Series)
Bushwacker Front Pocketstyle Fender Flares
Dometic CFX 40W Electric Cooler on Slide
MaxTrax MKII Recovery Devices
Rotopax 2.5 Gallon FuelpaX Containers
Amp Research Fuel Door
Warn Epic Recovery Kit
James Baroud USA Retractable Awning
Air Lift Quick Shot Air Compressor and 2-Gallon Tank
Ford Performance Rear Diff Cover and Diff Skid
sPod 8-switch Touchcreen Relay System
Dual 35” Spare Tires mounting in the bed
Kicker Audio System (KMC10 Head Unit/KMTC Tower Speakers)
Optima YellowTop H6 Battery
Custom Built Kegorator

05
Jun

BDS Project | The General | 2012 Super Duty

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The General - as it has been affectionately known - is a true workhorse of a truck. This rig has been a part of it all from multiple cross country tips hauling vehicles, wheeling out in Moab, and being cut apart to prototype new products to bring to market. As one of the longest running trucks in the BDS fleet, this 2012 Ford F250 Super Duty has plenty of stories to tell from the use and abuse by our staff. From Michigan to Moab, this rig has wheeled its way through the country, hitting some of the top trails along the way. The General even spent some time in the rotation with our outside sales reps as a daily driver visiting customers in different parts of the country. Check off to the side for the current configuration with this truck.

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Vehicle Specs:
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty
6.7L Powerstroke Diesel, 6R140 Transmission

Current Mods:

BDS 4” Radius Arm Coilover System w/ Full Rear Spring
BDS Dual FOX Steering Stabilizer Kit
BDS Recoil Traction Bars
AirLift Load Leveler AirBags with custom BDS mounts
37x12.50x17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss Tires
17x9.5 Black Rhino Armory wheels (desert tan finish)
Fab Fours Front Winch Bumper
Warn M12,000 Winch w/ Factor 55 Prolink XXL
Vision X 6.7” Cannon LED Lights
Royalty Core RC1 mesh grille
3M 1080 matte military green w/ BDS graphics package
Amp Research Powersteps
Airaid Cold Air Intake
EZ Lynk Auto Agent with a custom performance tune
Jamo 4” Stainless Steel Turbo-Back Exhaust System
Extang Revolution Series Tonneau Cover
Line-X Spray-In Bedliner

For more info on the previous configuration for this truck click here

To see other project builds click here

20
Apr

BDS Project | 2020 Ford Super Duty | FJ Cruiser

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BDS Featured Rides: 2020 Ford F350 - Project Go Beyond | FJ Cruiser

Our 2020 Ford F350, better known as #ProjectGoBeyond, was our 2019 SEMA build. This rig is now hanging out in Colorado with our Sales Rep, Miles.

This rig underwent a lot of customization to get to become what we consider the ultimate overlanding rig. You can read all about it here and check out the build specs on the right --> We are looking forward to taking it out for some true overlanding adventures as soon as possible.

Also hanging out in Miles's driveway is a Toyota FJ cruiser. This rig is used more so as a daily driver, but it has been out on some pretty fun adventures as well; including the National FJ Summit. We've included a few photos from this event below.

Stay tuned for more employee ride features coming out soon. If you're a customer or dealer running BDS and think we should feature it, send in photos and videos for your chance for us to spotlight your ride.

Vehicle Specs:

2020 Ford F350 Super Duty 4WD (Crew Cab, Long Bed)
6.7L Powerstroke Diesel, 10-speed Transmission, 2-speed T-Case

Chassis/Suspension:
BDS 4” Radius Arm Lift System
FOX 2.5 DSC Coilovers and 2.0 IFP Shocks
BDS/FOX Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit
BDS GlideRide Rear Leaf Springs
Ridetech Level Tow Air Bag System

Wheels & Tires:
40x14.50x20 Mickey Thompson MTZ P3 Tires
20x10 Method NV605 Black Wheels (4.5" BS)

Powertrain Mods:
Banks Power Derringer Tuner w/ iDash Data Monster
Ford Performance/Borla Catback Exhaust System

Interior Mods:
Katzkin premium mahogany and black leather upholstery w/ customer embroidery
Kicker Audio System (VSS System and BF400 Portable Bluetooth Speakers)

Exterior Mods:
2-Tone Paint - OE Agate Black and Chroma Elite Copper
Knapheide Utility Box w/ Custom Built Rack System
Addictive Desert Designs Stealth Fighter Front Bumper
Warn Zeon 12-S Winch with Sidewinder Hook
Ford Performance "Tremor" Running Boards
(BDS) Custom Fabricated Rear Bumper
(BDS) Custom Fabricated Modular Bed Rack System
Rigid LED Lighting (40" RDS, SR-Series, A-Series and D-Series)
Fiberwerx Front Fiberglass Fenders (4" Bulge)
Dometic CFX-75DZW Electric Cooler on MSA 4x4 Drop Slide
CuisineArt 2-Burner Gas Grill
MaxTrax MKII Recovery Devices
Rotopax 2.5 Gallon Fuel and Water Containers
Hi-Lift Xtreme 60" Jack and Accessories
Shovel Kit
Warn Epic Recovery Kit
Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform with Backbone mounting system
James Baroud USA Evasion XXL Hardshell Tent
James Baroud USA Retractable Awning
2000-Watt Power Inverter and 12V Power Supplies
Ridetech Air Compressor and 2 Gallon Tank

13
Apr

BDS Project | 2017 Ford Super Duty | Project Renaissance

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BDS Featured Rides: 2017 Ford Super Duty | Project Renaissance

If you live in the Southeast region of the US, you may recognize this guy or this truck! Brad is our Territory Rep and he is driving the BDS 2017 Ford F250, nicknamed Project Renaissance. This rig made its debut at the 2019 Daytona Truck Meet. Since then it has been to several other shows including: Scrapin The Coast 2019, Rocky Top Diesel Shootout 6, Rudys Diesel Fall Event, The Petit Le Mans, and Lone Star Throwdown 2020. We are itching to get this rig back out to some more events and shows across the country. Brad has been in the industry 16 years.

Brad's interest in the industry started at his very first NOPI car show as a kid. Out of highschool he worked as a tech in a shop, from there he got into sales, management, and even owned his own shop for a while. In 2013 he built his own SEMA rig, which debuted in the American Force booth. In 2017 Brad started his journey with BDS. Since then he has been growing his territory and building relationships with customers dealers.

Project Renaissance is always getting complements when out on the road. People of all ages and backgrounds are always coming up to ask questions. For current specs check out the tab on the right --------->

Stay tuned for more employee ride features coming out soon. If you're a customer or dealer running BDS and think we should feature it, send in photos and videos for your chance for us to spotlight your ride.

Vehicle Specs:

2017 Ford F-250 6.7 Powerstroke Diesel

Current Mods:

8” BDS 4 Link / 2.5 FOX C/O system (more info)
Dual FOX steering stabilizer kit
Recoil traction bars
24x14 American Force Wheels RUKUS
38x15.50x24 Mickey Thompson BAJA BOSS
Magnaflow Filter-Back Exhaust
Body Guard A2L Bumpers
Rigid Industries - A-Series, Radiance Series, Flush Mount E-Series
Diode Dynamic Lighting - HID headlights, LED Switchback front turn signals, LED turn/brake lights, LED 3rd Brake light
AMP Research Powersteps
Paint matched Headlights, Fender badges - Smoked cab lights, mirror lights, 3rd brake light, taillights by Retro Customz

Future Plans:

Converting the grill and headlights from the 17-19 style to the 2020 style.

09
Apr

BDS Project | 2011 Ford Super Duty

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BDS Featured Rides: Ford Super Duty

With shows and events getting cancelled due to COVID-19 related stay home and quarantine orders several of the staff here at BDS Suspension have been going a bit stir crazy. As many of you can attest to the first rule of owning a lifted truck or Jeep is you have to talk about it all the time so several of us on staff thought we'd do just that by featuring our own rides and what we drive on the daily. I thought I'd kick it off with a feature on my personal ride, a 2011 Ford Super Duty.

If you follow BDS on Facebook and Instagram the last couple years you may have seen me on a few of the videos featuring custom truck builds or hanging out at events. My name is Carter and I've been on staff helping out in the BDS marketing dept for the last 10 years. Over the last few years I've set up my Super Duty to perform well and handle the tasks I need it for. Its comfortable as a daily driver, able to tow/haul heavy loads, capable for mild offroad use and looks good doing it (well in my opinion at least). Initially, this truck was build on Xtreme Offroad TV as part of a "chase truck" themed build series. From there I've changed and adapted that setup to meet my needs, both for functionality as well as for styling. For current specs check out the tab on the right --------->

Stay tuned for more employee ride features coming out soon. If you're a customer or dealer running BDS and think we should feature it, send in photos and videos for your chance for us to spotlight your ride.

Vehicle Specs:
2011 Ford F250 Super Duty – Lariat
6.7L Powerstroke Diesel, 6R140 Transmission

Current Mods:

BDS 6” 4-Link DSC Coilover System (more info)
BDS Dual FOX Steering Stabilizer Kit
BDS Recoil Traction Bars
37×12.50×20 Dick Cepek Fun Country Tires
20×9 SOTA A.W.O.L Wheels (anthracite finish)
Powerstop Slotted/Drilled Rotors
Factory Rear E-Locker
F/R Fusion Bumpers (custom)
ARB Intensity 7.25” LED Lights
Warn Zeon 10S Winch w/ Synthetic Line
Factor 55 FlatlinkE
Amp Research Powersteps
T-Rex Xmetal Mesh Grille
Painted Grille/Mirrors/Emblems
Decked Bed Storage System
Kicker VSS 10" Subwoofer
Viair Portable Compressor
Edge Products CTS2 Programmer
Injen Technologies Cold Air Intake
ATS Deep Transmission Pan
ATS Turbo Piping

Future Plans:

Ridetech LoadLevel Airbag System
Exhaust System

06
Jan

BDS Project | 2019 RAM 3500

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Big wheels are a big trend, while its not everyone's style and the argument can be made its not as "offroad" capable, let's be honest, how many people are using their fullsize trucks in that harsh of conditions offroad (or offroad at all in many situations).

So to go along with that trend we built a new 2019 RAM 3500 to debut at SEMA showcasing a number of preproduction BDS suspension upgrades. The new altitude comes from a BDS 8" 4-Link conversion system with upgraded FOX 2.5 DSC coilovers, BDS dual stabilizer kit, BDS Glideride rear leaf springs and Recoil traction bars all finished in a metallic blue powder coat. This allows clearance for the 40x15.50 Nitto Trail Grapplers on 26x16 Armani Offroad Buzzed wheels. Being a limited, this truck is nicely optioned from the factory, but to add to its menacing appearance a Body Guard A2L front and rear bumpers were added along with Rigid LED lighting.