2011-2019 GM HD 6.5" Lift Kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Shocks (BDS196FS)

BDS 6.5" lift for the 2011-2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD with clearance for up to 37" tires. For maximum ground clearance, BDS uses a No Torsion Bar Drop System that mounts the torsion bars directly to the top of the lower a-arm, eliminating the torsion bar cross-member drop. Up front it uses torsion bar relocation brackets, 1/4" thick high-arched steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, heavy duty skid plates, and CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles with sway bar links, bump stop extensions, stainless steel brake lines, and CV spacers. In the rear it uses replacement lift blocks, a u-bolt flip kit for max clearance, and NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.

Features

• High clearance design with no torsion bar drop maximizes ground clearance
• Robust steering knuckles maintain ESC system compliance
• HD skid plate system for improved offroad protection
• Multipoint differential relocation brackets to secure the front axle and improve CV angles
• Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
• Choice of NX2 or FOX 2.0 gas shocks for improved performance
• 2-inch impact extruded aluminum body
• Internal floating piston monotube design
• CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends
• Massive 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft
• Race-developed high-flow piston design
• Application-specific valving to maximize performance
• Long-lasting clear anodized finish

Specs

• Front Lift Method: Cross-Member
• Rear Lift Method: Block
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 6.5 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 3 inch

Recommended Tire & Wheel Fitment

• Tire Size: 37x12.5
• Wheel Diameter: 18x9, 20x9
• Back Spacing: 4.625/6

Notes

• Determine if your truck was manufactured with or without top-mounted overload springs on the rear leaf springs before ordering.
• Torsion Bar Tool required to load/unload the torsion bars.
• 3 inch rear block kit recommended for dually applications; 5 inch rear block kit will not fit dually applications.
• Stock 17 inch and 18 inch wheels cannot be reinstalled.
• Stock 20 inch x 8.5 inch wheels with 6.18 inch backspacing MAY fit with a max tire size of 37x12.50 on certain sidewall profiles; a minimum 1/4 inch wheel spacer may be required, and a wider tire will cause clearance issues with the steering knuckle.
• Factory dually wheels cannot be reinstalled.
• Models with two-piece rear driveshaft may require #121612.
• If minor front driveline vibration occurs at highway speeds in 4WD on a regular basis, replace the front driveshaft with a dual Cardan style driveshaft.
• Rear block options: 3 inch (slightly tail-low stance); 4 inch (most common, level front/rear); 5 inch (level to slightly tail high, integrates a u-bolt flip kit with new spring plate).

Includes

• BDS021509, 11 GM HD Rear 5in System (UPC 658848614745)
• BDS021650, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (1of4) (UPC 658848614950)
• BDS021651, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (2of4) (UPC 658848614967)
• BDS021652, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (3of4) (UPC 658848614974)
• BDS021653, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (4of4) (UPC 658848614981)
• BDS021654, 2011 GM 2500HD 6.5 Inch Torsion Bar System (UPC 658848614998)
• BDS121650, 2001-2019 GM HD Front Skid Plate Box Kit (UPC 658848619207)
• FOX98224613, Fox 2.0 Shock 21.95 x 13.85 x 2- S50/EB1
• FOX98224769, Fox 2.0 Shock 31.02 x 18.95 x 2- EB1/EB1