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BDS1834FPE | BDS Suspension 3 Inch Lift Kit For Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500 HD / 3500 HD 4WD | Diesel, Fox 2.5 Coil-Over Conversion Performance Elite Series, Rear Lift Block No Block, Rear Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Shock

For 2020-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD & 3500 HD 4WD / 2020-2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD & 3500 HD 4WD

BDS1834FPE
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Description

BDS is a game changer in the performance of your 2020+ Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 / 3500 HD truck with a 3-inch suspension lift kit with FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Coil-Over conversion. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 35" tires. These kits feature proprietary FOX 2.5 Performance Elite coil-over shocks designed specifically to bolt-on performance for increased travel and the ability to soak up the roughest terrain along with smooth on-road comfort.

In addition to replacing the factory torsion bars, the upper and lower control arms are upgraded to improve strength, travel, and accommodate the new coil-overs. The new upper control arms are fabricated from large 1.5" OD x .120-wall tubing, fully TIG welded for the highest quality, strength and durability. To compliment the uppers, the new lower control arms are built from high strength steel, fully boxed with internally gusseted. This kit takes principles on BDS's engineering standard for improved ground clearance, strength, and offroad protection while correcting suspension and steering geometry for great on-road handling characteristics. Up front, the kit utilizes FOX 2.5 coil-over shocks, heavy duty tubular upper control arms, fully boxed and gusseted lower control arms, and multipiece differential relocation brackets to maintain correct CV angles.

These combined with the provided sway bar links, supplied hardware and more provide a comprehensive front suspension lift ready for whatever you throw at it. In the rear BDS offers replacement lift blocks to lift and level that stance. The lift block installs in place of the stock block and retains ride quality and load capacity. Also for the rear is a u-bolt flip kit for max clearance and precision tuned FOX 2.0 Performance Series or Performance Elite Series 2.5" shocks for ultimate off road performance.

Features & Benefits

  • Converts torsion bar front suspension to a Coil-over for improved ride comfort.
  • Includes BDS upper and lower control arms.
  • FOX 2.5 Performance Elite series DSC coil-overs offer improved damper performance over stock.
  • BDS performance UCAs increase strength and allow for more suspension travel
  • Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included Easy,
  • 100% Bolt on installation

Recommended Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)

  • 35 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5" to 5.5" in. Backspace
  • 285 / 75 with 17 x 9 and 4.5" to 5.5" in. Backspace
  • See Important Notes with and in. Backspace

FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Coil-Overs

FOX Performance Elite 2.5 coil-overs offer next level performance for on-road comfort and off-road comfort capability. Tuned and ready to install right out of the box, these bolt-on 2.5-inch diameter coil-overs are built for abuse and packed with race-proven technology. They include a remote reservoir for additional fluid capacity to keep your shocks running cool so you can push the limits in the rough terrain.

DSC Adjustment

FOX Performance Elite 2.5 coil-overs come standard with DSC (dual speed compression) adjustment to tune the high-speed and low-speed compression damping allowing for added control on-road with the ability to easily dial in more aggressive damping offroad. Tuning is a simple twist of the two clearly defined knobs with immediate feedback to dial it in for any terrain.

HD Control Arms

Built for strength, performance and increased travel, these control arms are ready to bolt-in. The upper arms use 1.5" OD x .120-wall tubular construction with an indexed ball joint cup to correct the ball joint positioning allowing additional down travel and camber adjustment. The new lower control arms are built from high strength steel, fully boxed with internally gusseted. At the frame mounting ends are durometer-specific rubber bushings for maintenance-free operation while at the other end a quality greaseable ball joints for smooth, quiet operation and superior durability. Arms are finished in a durable black powder coat with a billet aluminum dust cap ready for installation right out of the box.

FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Coil-Over

All the FOX Coil-Over Advantages Plus:

  • Dual Speed Compression (DSC) Adjuster increases both low and high speed compression levels up to 25%
  • Easy twist knobs for Low and High-Speed compression adjustment
  • Provides added control and comfort for on-road use or more aggressive damping for use off-road

Important Notes

  1. Models with two-piece rear drive shafts will require a carrier bearing drop kit. (BDS121612)
  2. Requires frame bracket modification and minor welding
  3. Disassembly/assembly of the factory torsion bar system requires the use of a special unloading tool.
  4. The GM specified tool # is CH48809.
  5. Compatible with diesel models ONLY. Works with standard or AT4 diesel models. The use of the coilovers on GAS engine models is not recommended due to providing too much lift. Available preload adjustment is typically not enough to achieve desired ride height.
  6. Some minor trim will be required with certain wheel/tire combination. This is normal with most aftermarket tire/wheel fitment on Chevy/GM trucks. Trimming will normally include the bottom edge of the inner fender shrouds and/or lower corner of front bumper valance. As a rule of thumb, deeper backspacing and shorter/narrower tires will reduce/eliminate trimming required. Further trimming tips are included at the end of this instruction sheet.
  7. Dually Models will require aftermarket 20" wheels with a max tire size of 285/60/20.
  8. Factory 17", 18" and 20" wheels cannot be reinstalled due to upper control arm clearance.
  9. Coilover coil has a large amount of preload, a coil spring compressor must be used to remove the coil from the coilover. Failure to use a coil spring compressor may result in death or injury.
  10. Do NOT increase coilover preload.
  11. For replacement ball joints use service kit BDS081203. Ball joints are directional and must be installed with the "dot" facing either inward or outward on the vehicle, otherwise damage may occur.
  12. Increase of 1" of track width per side (2" overall) is done to create a better travel range of the suspension to allow more droop travel from ride height along width helping the coilover clear the frame components.

Wheel and Tire Fitment

35 x 12.50 on 17" x 9" w/ 4-1/2 to 5-1/2" Backspacing**

285/75 on 17x9" w/ 4-1/2 to 5-1/2" Backspacing*

35 x 12.50 on 18" x 9" w/ 4-1/2 to 5-1/2" Backspacing**

285/70 on 18x9" w/ 4-1/2 to 5-1/2" Backspacing*

35 x 12.50 on 20" x 9" w/ 4-1/2 to 5-1/2" Backspacing**

295/60 on 20" x 9" w/ 4-1/2 to 5-1/2" Backspacing*

Larger than 20", use 20" wheel specs

**Trimming is required.

*Trimming may be required.

Stock 17", 18" and 20" wheels will not fit back on the vehicle once

this suspension system is installed. See instructions for detailed wheel/tire fitment notes.

Installation

Est. Install Time :

9.5 hrs

Difficulty Level :

Difficult

Specialty Tools Needed :

N/A

Specification

  • Front Lift Method : Coil-Over
  • Front Lift Height : 3
  • Rear Lift Method : Stock
  • Rear Lift Height : 0"
  • Shocks Included : Yes
  • Lift Height : 2-3.5"

Application List

YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeFuel TypePositionLift Height
2020GMCSierra 3500 HDALL4WDALL
2020ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDWT4WDALL
2020ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDALL
2020ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDALL4WDALL
2020ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDALL
2020GMCSierra 2500 HDALL4WDALL
2020ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDALL
2021ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDWT4WDALL
2021ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDGAS
2021GMCSierra 3500 HDALL4WDALL
2021ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDDIESEL
2021GMCSierra 2500 HDALL4WDALL
2021ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDGAS
2021ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDALL4WDALL
2021ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDDIESEL
2021ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDGAS
2021ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDDIESEL
2022GMCSierra 3500 HDALL4WDALL
2022ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDGAS
2022ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDGAS
2022ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDWT4WDALL
2022ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDDIESEL
2022GMCSierra 2500 HDALL4WDALL
2022ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDDIESEL
2022ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDGAS
2022ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDDIESEL
2022ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDALL4WDALL
2023ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDGAS
2023GMCSierra 2500 HDALL4WDALL
2023ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDDIESEL
2023ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDDIESEL
2023ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDALL4WDALL
2023ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDDIESEL
2023ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDWT4WDALL
2023ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDGAS
2023GMCSierra 3500 HDALL4WDALL
2023ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDGAS
2024ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDLTZ4WDDIESEL
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDAT44WDGAS
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDPro4WDALL
2024ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDCustom4WDGAS
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDDenali Ultimate4WDDIESEL
2024ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDLT4WDALL
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDSLE4WDDIESEL
2024ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDCustom4WDDIESEL
2024ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDDIESEL
2024ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDWT4WDALL
2024GMCSierra 3500 HDALL4WDALL
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDDenali4WDDIESEL
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDDenali4WDGAS
2024ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDDIESEL
2024ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDLTZ4WDGAS
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDSLE4WDGAS
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDSLT4WDDIESEL
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDSLT4WDGAS
2024GMCSierra 2500 HDAT44WDDIESEL
2024ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDDIESEL
2024ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDWT4WDALL
2024ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDHigh Country4WDDIESEL
2024ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDHigh Country4WDGAS
2024ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDGAS
2024ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDGAS
2024ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDGAS
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDAT44WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDLT4WDALLFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDDenali Ultimate4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDSLE4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDSLE4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDHigh Country4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDPro4WDALLFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLTZ4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDDenali4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDSLT4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDWT4WDALLFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 3500 HDALL4WDALLFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDLT4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 3500 HDHigh Country4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDLTZ4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDHigh Country4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDLTZ4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDSLT4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDCustom4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDDenali4WDGASFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDCustom4WDDIESELFront and Rear3"
2025ChevroletSilverado 2500 HDWT4WDALLFront and Rear3"
2025GMCSierra 2500 HDAT44WDDIESELFront and Rear3"

Component List

1 BDS021302 2020-2024 GM 2500/3200 HD 3" C/O Conversion Front Box Kit
1 BDS021303 2020-2024 GM HD LCA Kit - Drv
1 BDS021304 2020-2024 GM HD LCA Kit - Pass
1 BDS121301 2020-2025 GM HD C/O Conversion UCA Kit
1 FOX88326085 FOX 2.5 Rear Shocks w/ DSC Reservoir Adjuster | 0-1.5 Inch Lift | Performance Elite Series | Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD (20-25)
1 FOX88406337 FOX 2.5 Remote Reservoir Front Coilover - Fits BDS Kit Only | 0-3 Inch Lift | Performance Elite Series | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (20-24)

Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)

35 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5" to 5.5" in. Backspace
285 / 75 with 17 x 9 and 4.5" to 5.5" in. Backspace
See Important Notes with and in. Backspace

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