2013 SEMA Show: One Week To Go!
Without a doubt one of the pinnacle events within the automotive aftermarket industry is the SEMA Show. This annual event hosted by SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) brings tens of thousands out to Las Vegas, NV for a week long barrage of automotive overload to the senses. Whether you’re into lifting or lowering, off-road racing or show stopping looks, high performance, lighting, audio, wheels or tires, SEMA has something to peak your interest. From debuting the latest products to inspiring future trends in the market, the SEMA Show is the place to see what’s going on in this industry. The 4 day show brings together manufacturers, media, and other industry professionals all centered around the Las Vegas Convention Center as over aftermarket companies showcase their company’s newest products. BDS Suspension will be there once again this year, teaming up with other divisions of Sport Truck USA Inc in our usual…
BDS’s Project Truck: 2013 Ram 3500 Update
The buildup continues as the crew from BDS’s R&D Department tears into our new 2013 Ram 3500 Cummins to turn it into something cool. This truck has been our test mule over the last few months as we prototype new lift kits for work with the redesigned front radius arm suspension. With SEMA right around the corner we’ve installed a pre-production version of the 8” 4-link conversion long arm kit. There are a number of benefits to the radius arm-to-4Link long arm conversion including better handling characteristics and a less caster change throughout wheel travel. Additionally on this build we’ve called in some favors with friends around the industry to help turn this truck into something cool. You may have read last week’s update where we received the 40×15.50×20 Nitto Mud Grapplers, 20×10 BMF Novakanes, Diamond Eye Exhaust, and front/rear Fusion Bumpers. This week we received the Spyder Auto smoked…
BDS’s Project Truck: 2013 Ram 3500
The time has come, after several years of proud service, a few catalog covers, and envy from thousands of truck owners, BDS is preparing to sell the BDS Dodge, our 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel Truck on 40s. The plan, to replace it with the latest release from Ram Trucks, a 2013 Ram 3500 Cummins with the new radius arm front suspension. We picked ours up a few months back and have been using it as a test mule for a variety of new products to hit the market. With SEMA right around the corner the plan is to turn our new truck into a show worthy hauler, acting as both tow rig for our rigs and displays as well as a show piece in its own right. We’ve called in some favors with friends around the industry and are excited to announce the buildup of BDS Project Slate.…
Ultimate Adventure 2013: 1500 Miles Through the Dirty South
If ever an eclectic group of 4wheelers was assembled, the Ultimate Adventure (UA) would be it. Racers, rock bouncers, shop owners, and a pair of Canadians were among those chosen to take on this year’s 1500-mile, 8-day, 4-state 4wheeling fest in the Dirty South. The annual trip gathers roughly 25 rigs for a weeklong 4wheeling road trip around some corner of the country. No trailers allowed on the UA, everyone must carry their own food, spare parts, camping gear, etc Orchestrated by Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazine’s editor-in-chief Rick Pewe, a diverse group of rigs and personalities is assembled ultimately bringing together 6 readers, 12 sponsors, magazine staffers and a film crew for a weeklong off road adventure. Some might say its like herding cats, but the ultimate adventure is just that, each day riddled with wheeling, wrenching, and driving and camping.  This year was particularly challenging as we took on…
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,…
BDS loaded up for the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari
The guys from BDS Suspension have their bags packed and are ready to embark on the 25 hour road trip from Coldwater, MI to Moab, UT for the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari. This event, the 47th annual gathering, is hosted by the Red Rock 4Wheelers Club and welcomes thousands of Jeeps and other off-road vehicles to the tiny town of Moab for a week of 4wheeling. This event continues to grow each year and boasts hundreds of aftermarket companies, media member, celebrities, and even support from the Mopar division of Jeep who debuts a number of project vehicles. The event runs Saturday March 23rd through Sunday March 31st with numerous trail rides that range from scenic cruises to down right  treacherous. In addition to wheeling, Thursday and Friday serve as a chance for the participants to stop by the Spanish Arena just outside of town for the Vendor Expo to…