BDS at the 2013 SEMA Show
What a year at SEMA… Record numbers, tons of new interest and a killer presence around the show, without a doubt one of our best years yet! This year marked our 5th year exhibiting at the SEMA looking back its amazing to see how far we’ve come since the company was founded 18 years ago. This year we teamed up with the other divisions of Sport Truck USA Inc (Zone Offroad Products, JKS Manufacturing, and Posi-Lok) to showcase new products and make some big announcements. The 25×80 booth space was transformed into a bar setting as we welcomed industry professionals, current dealers, and the media in for an ice cold beer and a casual conversation. We debuted a killer 2013 Ram 3500 sporting the BDS 8” 4-Link Conversion as well as the Project KJ, our Ultimate Adventure tested ’05 Liberty CRD. Needless to say, the booth went over well, the…
Press Release #151: First To Market 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 4″ Lift Kit
BDS Suspension expands its product lineup with new suspension lift and accessory options for the redesigned 2013 Ram 3500 4WD trucks.
Press Release #150: 2014 Ram 2500 2″ Leveling Kit
New Product Release BDS150 Part# #695H #012203 (box kit only) Product 2″ Leveling Kit Application 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD Support Files & Links View Leveling Kit Dodge 3500 2″ leveling kit Hi–res image: dk_695H.jpg Dodge 3500 2″ leveling kit Hi–res image: dk_695H_a.jpg Dodge Ram 2500 with leveling kit Hi–res image: dodge_2500_14k_2in.jpg BDS 2″ Leveling Kits 2014 Dodge Ram 3/4-ton 4WD Trucks Coldwater, MI—October 24, 2013— Following suit with the 2013 Ram 3500s switch from front 4-link to front radius arm suspension, the 2014 Ram 2500 trucks utilize the new radius arm front suspension. Also out back the traditional leaf spring has been replaced by a 4-link coil spring setup. BDS Suspension now offers a 2″ leveling kit to fit the new 2014 Ram 2500 4wd trucks designed to eliminate the front end rake and allow for larger tires to be installed. The kit utilizes a pair of heavy-duty construction, steel…
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.…
Press Release #148: 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 2″ Leveling Kit
New Product Release BDS148 Part# #694H #012203 (box kit only) Product 2″ Leveling Kit Application 2013 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD Support Files & Links View Leveling Kit Dodge 3500 2″ leveling kit Hi–res image: dk_694H.jpg Dodge 3500 2″ leveling kit Hi–res image: dk_694H_a.jpg Dodge Ram 3500 with leveling kit Hi–res image: dodge_3500_13s_2in.jpg BDS 2” Leveling Kits 2013 Dodge Ram 1-ton 4WD Coldwater, MI—September 20, 2013— 2013 marks the the beginning of a redesigned front suspension on the Ram 3500 4WD trucks. After a 10 year run of 4-link front suspensions on the 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks, the 2013 1-ton models have converted to an all new radius arm front suspension. With this redesign there are a number of challenges that face aftermarket manufacturers developing new products. BDS Suspension released a 2″ leveling kit to fit the new 2013 Ram 3500 4wd designed to eliminate the front end rake and allow for…