Press Release #116: 4″ Lift Kit for the 2009-2012 Ford F150
PRESS RELEASE #116 4″ Lift Kit— 2009-2012 Ford F150 View kit online Coldwater, MI—January 23, 2012— BDS Suspension has expanded its suspension options for the late model 2009-2012 Ford F150 trucks. In addition to the existing 2.5″ and 6″ suspension lift kits, BDS now offers a 4″ suspension lift allowing clearance for up to 35” tires while improving the overall ride and handling. Based on the popular high clearance kit design, the 4″ lift includes a pair of one-piece, 1/4” laser cut crossmembers tied together by the differential skid plate to improve ground clearance and off-road protection. New CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles maintain proper steering and ball joint geometry and work congruently with the vehicle’s factory traction control system. Front strut spacers allow for easy installation and OE style ride quality. Also included in the BDS 4″ front suspension are differential drop brackets, sway bar relocation brackets, a weld-in frame…
King of the Hammers Tomorrow!
The event that started just a few short years ago and took the off-road racing industry by storm is in full swing out in Johnson Valley, CA. Over the past week the desolate lakebed has been transformed into Hammertown as 50,000+ set up camp for this new class of endurance racing. King of the Hammers brings together high speed desert racing with extreme rock crawling as teams compete for the coveted crown and bragging right for the coming year. Competition is intense with a mix of corporately sponsored teams and professional driver’s out on the course. This yearcompetition expanded this year with the addition of classes for UTV, Moto, and the Everyman’s Challenge allowing everyday trail rigs to compete head to head. Tomorrow is the main event as the competition buggies finish prepping for the ultimate race. BDS sponsored Team Desert Concepts this year in car #4454, and IFS buggy…
Stubby (the orange F350) made it in Off-Road Magazine
Stubby, the monsterous single cab, short bed bright orange F350 made it in the March 2012 issue of Off-Road Magazine on newsstands now. On display in the BDS Suspension booth at SEMA this past November this truck was hard to miss running the bright orange paintjob, fiberglass fenders, colormatched drivetrain, and 44” Boggers. Built by Rok Industry, this truck gets a double take everywhere it goes, look for more on this truck in upcoming magazine issues and out at select events in 2012.
BDS 6” F350 Install in the pages of 8-Lug
Check out the December 2011 issue of 8-Lug Magazine for a great tech article titled “A Semi-Custom Build for an Average Guy”. It’s all about installing the BDS 6” 4-Link suspension lift and fitting a set of (6) 35’s on a newer Ford F350 Dually. Whether you’re looking to improve performance, gain some ground clearance, or just improve the look of your late model Super Duty, BDS has lift options from 1” to 8” to get the job done. Check out the article as Todd Headlee of 8-Lug Magazine walks you through the finer points of the lift install, new age tire balancing, and alignment on a 2008 Ford F350 dually at Big O Tires in Lake Havasu, AZ. The article is full of useful tech and includes photos to walk you through the install. As Todd puts it “Known for its sterling reputation, BDS offers lift kits with a…
2012 King of the Hammers just 2 weeks away!
Over the past couple year there’s been a phenomenon that has taken off-road racing by storm. A mix of high speed desert racing and extreme rock crawling that tested man and machine in ways unlike ever before. 5 years after exploding onto the scene, the event that started it all, the King of the Hammers (KOH), is just 2 short weeks away. Each year KOH brings thousands to the hostile desert terrain of Johnson Valley, CA and converge in what’s known as Hammertown. Part party, part vendor show, part garage, this town is build from nothing each year as over 30,000 come to experience the action. The action starts February 3rd as race competition buggies, UTVs, and daily drivers make the trip out into the desert to compete in various classes to be crowned the King of the Hammers. With qualifying races and smaller classes taking up much of the week…
No Fine Print Warranty comes through in the clutch after 11 years
So I found this on the web earlier today and thought it was a great testament to how we stand behind our products. Phil Howell, Editor-in-Chief of 4Wheel Drive Magazine posted a story about a Jeep braking one of the BDS 5” leaf springs after 11 years of faithful service out on the red rocks of Moab, Utah. One call to BDS and the spring was warrantied thanks to the No Fine Print Warranty that comes with each and every one our lift kit. To see the full story, check out 4Wheel Drive Magazine.