2011-2019 GM HD 6.5" Lift Kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Shocks (BDS198FS)

Improve the stance, performance, and capability of your 2011-2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD with this BDS 6.5" lift kit, with clearance for up to 37" tires. BDS uses a No Torsion Bar Drop System that mounts the torsion bars directly to the top of the lower a-arm to maximize ground clearance. Up front it uses torsion bar relocation brackets, high-arched 1/4" steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, heavy duty skid plates, CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles, sway bar links, bump stop extensions, stainless steel brake lines, and CV spacers. The rear uses replacement lift blocks, a u-bolt flip kit, 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
• Rear block options: 3" slightly tail-low; 4" level front/rear (most common); 5" level to slightly tail-high with integrated u-bolt flip kit and new spring plate
• FOX 2.0 shocks: 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body, internal floating piston monotube design, CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends, 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft, race-developed high-flow piston, application-specific valving, 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

• Torsion Bar Tool required to load/unload the torsion bars.
• 3" rear block kit recommended for dually applications; 5" rear block kit will not fit dually applications.
• Stock 17" and 18" wheels cannot be reinstalled.
• Stock 20" x 8.5" wheels with 6.18" backspacing MAY fit a max tire of 37x12.50 on certain sidewall profiles due to clearance at the steering knuckle and sway bar; a minimum 1/4" wheel spacer may be required. 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 and the vehicle is used this way regularly, BDS recommends replacing the front driveshaft with a dual Cardan style driveshaft.
• Determine if your truck was manufactured with or without top-mounted overload springs on the rear leaf springs.

Includes

• BDS011318, 11 HD 3in Rear w/o Top Overload (UPC 658848611751)
• 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