Project Trucks: Rok-Tek’s Cummins powered Excursion
At first glance it looks like a lifted late model 2011+ Ford Excursion, but then you remember Ford axed these behemoths back in 2005. Then you hear that rattle of a 24 valve Cumins from beneath the hood and realize there’s more than meets the eye with this matte gun metal gray 2001 Ford Excursion. Dreamt up by Brian and Rachelle Arnold from Rok-Tek in Oregon City, OR this build came together from a need for a true family “excursion” vehicle with room for the whole family and gear. While they thought of picking up a new 4-door Super Duty to build, upgrading the family’s Excursion seemed like a great opportunity to create something functional, familiar and above all unique. Starting life as a 2001 Ford Excursion, this rig went under the knife early on heading to Diesel Conversion Specialists to swap in the 24V 5.9L Cummins out of a 2001 Dodge…
Project Trucks: Seaside’s Obsessed RAM
We’ll admit it, we’re obsessed with it. Dreamt up by the masterminds at Seaside Muffler & Offroad this gorgeous 2012 RAM 3500 commands respect for the craftsmanship and is a show stopper every time it goes out. Dubbed Project “Obsessed”, Tim and Danielle Wing put their heart and soul into this build transforming this run of the mill Megacab RAM into the monster it is today within a short 2-month timeline to debut it at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Using a clean silver/purple color scheme throughout the build this truck has several styling and performance upgrades including Road Armor stealth bumpers, Royalty Core grille, Plain N Simple headlights and a plethora of tastefully installed Rigid LEDs in the bumper, headlights, and up on the windshield. The new stance comes from modified BDS Suspension with the purple powder coated 8” Performance Coilover Long Arm System to clear the 40×15.50×24 Toyo…
Project Trucks: Hammerhead Armor RAM
Project Trucks: Hammerhead Armor RAM Hammerhead Armor has been in the business for a number of years, manufacturing quality bumpers and offroad armor for everything from full-size trucks to Jeep applications. Based out of Bay Springs, MS these southern boys build their products right here in USA. In an industry where most manufacturers tout their latest products on decked out company rigs, Hammerhead was in need of a new truck to use for dealer stops and display at events. After getting the green light they picked up a brand spankin’ new 2015 RAM 2500 Cummins and worked on plans to turn it into a bad ass show piece, something capable of performing up to the high standards their bumpers are built to. Initial plans called for a lift kit, larger wheels and tires, body armor, and performance mods and with that Project Armament was born. The first step to this truck’s transformation was the body armor. A Hammerhead pre-runner…
Press Release #189: New RAM 2500/3500 4-Link Conversion Kit
BDS Suspension has released a 4-link long arm upgrade for late model RAM HD trucks. This kit improves drivability and control across all terrains on road and off and allows late model radius arm equipped RAMs running 4-8″ of lift to convert over to the BDS 4-link long arm for added strength and more consistent caster throughout wheel travel for improved handling.
PRESS RELEASE #184: Dodge Ram 2500 8″ Coilover Conversion Long Arm System
New BDS Suspension 8″ coilover conversion long arm systems now available for 2003-2013 Dodge Ram 2500 trucks to improve vehicle performance across all terrains.
Press Release #182: 2015 RAM 2500 Lift Kits
BDS Suspension has now test fit and confirmed fitment of all current suspension systems for 2015 RAM 2500 4WD trucks.