Ranger Builds of SEMA 2018
Its an exciting time in the mid sized truck world as the Ford Ranger returns to the great US of A for 2019. While at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, we took some time to visit our favorite 2019 Ford Ranger builds, including our very own, #ProjectRangerX. Most of these builds were featured in the Ford booth, and almost all of them featured BDS Suspension Systems on them. These lift systems will be making their way into the market in the near future. You can find more information about the Ford Rangers that were in Ford’s Booth at the Ford 2018 Sema Show Press Release.
Power Automedia’s Interview with BDS
Our friends at Power Automedia stopped by our booth at the 2018 SEMA Show to find out more about what BDS has been up to. We started off by giving a quick run down of #ProjectSD126. This Ford Super Duty was our build that we did for the Ford booth for the 2017 SEMA Show. Project SD126 was built to not only look good, but perform out on the trails and open desert. The frame off overhaul included off the shelf parts from some of the best companies in the industry combined with top level fabrication from the BDS build team. What started as an idea to bring back an old favorite has evolved into a super cool and over the top 2017 Ford Super Duty standard-cab, short-bed, diesel that turns heads everywhere it goes. We also gave a quick overview of our build for Ford’s booth this year.…
Project Ranger X: Ready for SEMA 2018
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 transformed this 2019 Ford Ranger from stock to fully custom, click the links below to check out how it all came together. Build Intro Build Update #1 Build Update #2 Build…
Project Ranger X: Week 4-5 Build Update
?? Go Back to Update #3 | See the Completed Project RangerX | Jump Ahead to SEMA 2018 Preview Ranger X – Build Update #4 The SEMA crunch is getting real, with just 2 build days to go until we need to hit the road for Vegas, there is still a lot to get done on this build, from wiring, assembly and final installation and graphics. At this point the shop is operating like a well oiled machine with everyone doing their part to get the job done. The “To Do” list is starting to dwindle down and their’s a light at the end of the tunnel. All the parts are back from paint and powder coat, the Warn winch and Rigid lights are installed in the bumpers and its getting bolted up front for the final time. With the larger wheels and tires we needed some additional tire coverage.…
Project Ranger X: Week 3 Build Update
? Go Back to Update #2 | Jump Ahead to Update #4 Ranger X – Build Update #3 We’re back again with our latest update on Project Ranger X. The last couple weeks have been controlled chaos around teh shop as the BDS engineering team takes on the 5-week overhaul of our 2019 Ranger along with prototyping suspension kits for all of the other 2019 Ranger that will be on display at the show in Ford’s booth, building up our 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and prototyping several new lift systems for the Wrangler JL and other new applications to debut at the show. Now nearing the end of our 3rd full week with the 2019 Ranger we’re buttoning up the rear suspension ahead of the service box getting back from paint while its all easily accessible. With the new extended 136″ wheelbase and converted the factory mono leaf setup over…
2018 SEMA Show Is Almost Here!
Its almost that time for sin city, the one and only Las Vegas, NV, to welcome back the automotive aftermarket for the Super Bowl of events. Whether you’re into trucks and offroad, racing, classic cars, imports or exotics, the SEMA Show is a sensory overload as more than 2500 companies set up to showcase their latest and greatest products to more than 75,000 industry professionals in attendance. The show spans the 1 million sq.ft Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding area to kick off next Tuesday running through Friday. We’d like to invite you to join us in the Sport Truck USA Booth, where you can find BDS Suspension, Zone Offroad, JKS Mfg, and RT Pro. We’ll be set up in our usual spot, booth #30192 of the offroad section along the inside wall of the south hall, upper level. Be sure to stop by to check out all the…