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BDS1816H | BDS Suspension 6 Inch Lift Kit For Chevrolet / GMC Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Or Yukon 1500 4WD | Auto Ride Equipped

For 2000-2006 Chevrolet / GMC Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Or Yukon 1500 4WD

BDS1816H
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Description

Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, the BDS 6-inch lift kit for the 2000-2006 Chevy Avalanche, Suburban, or Tahoe and GMC Yukon 1500 4WD is a must have upgrade. For maximum ground clearance, BDS designed a No Torsion Bar Drop System where the torsion bars are mounted directly to the top of the lower a-arm eliminating the need to drop the torsion bar cross-member. This kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 35" tires.

This kit takes advantage of BDS's tried and true high-clearance design 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 torsion bar relocation brackets, high-arched 1/4-inch thick steel crossmembers along with a multipiece differential relocation brackets and heavy duty skid plates built for offroad protection. Steering geometry is corrected at the new taller ride height with CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles. These combined with the provided sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, brake line brackets, CV spacers, supplied hardware and more provide a comprehensive front suspension lift ready for whatever you throw at it.

The rear lift is accomplished with new coil springs, track bar relocation, sway bar links and extended bump stops. Also for the rear choose between brackets for Auto Ride equipped vehicles or precision tuned NX2 Nitro and premium FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks.

Features & Benefits

  • High Clearance design w/ no torsion bar drop maximizes ground clearance
  • Robust steering knuckles maintain ESC system compliance
  • HD skid plate system 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

Recommended Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)

  • 33 x 12.5 with 17 x 8 and 4.5 in. Backspace
  • 34 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 5 in. Backspace
  • 35 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 5.75 in. Backspace

High Clearance Crossmembers

BDS maximizes ground clearance with their heavy duty 1/4-inch thick laser cut perfect fit crossmembers. Paired with a front skid plate system that bolts together to create a rigid subframe while adding extra protection.

Heavy Duty Steering Knuckles

BDS corrects steering geometry at the new taller ride height using a pair of high-strength, CNC machined ductile cast iron steering knuckle design to work with factory tie rod ends to maintain steering angles for proper function and ESC compatibility.

Shock Option

NX2 Nitro Series

  • Nitrogen-charged
  • Twin-tube design
  • 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving
  • Dual-welded ends for increased strength
  • 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston
  • Self-lubricating seals
  • Silver powder coat finish

FOX 2.0 Performance Series

  • 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
  • Internal floating piston (IFP) 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

Auto Ride Equipped

  • Required for a vehicle equipped from the factory with auto-ride.
  • Maintains the factory air shocks.
  • Will not fit models equipped with Magnetic Ride Control

Important Notes

  1. Special tool (Kent Moore Tools Part# J-42393) required to unload/load torsion bars. Not available through BDS.
  2. Requires frame bracket modification and differential mount modification.
  3. All wheel drive models will require front drive line modification.
  4. If equipped with stock 17" wheels, then must replace with 17" or larger aftermarket wheels.
  5. Larger tires cannot be installed on OEM wheels.
  6. Auto-Ride equipped vehicles require part #121011 in place of front and rear shocks.
  7. System will not fit 2000-2006 model Escalades.
  8. Some 2000 Model year Tahoes and Yukons are the older 1992-1998 body style. These trucks need kit 193H_SUV.

Installation

Est. Install Time :

8-10 hrs

Difficulty Level :

Difficult

Specialty Tools Needed :

Cut Off Wheel or Equiv., Reciprocating Saw, Torsion Bar Unloading Tool, Welding Equipment

Specification

  • Front Lift Method : Cross-Member
  • Front Lift Height : 6.5"
  • Rear Lift Method : Coil Spring
  • Rear Lift Height : 5.5"
  • Shocks Included : Yes

Application List

YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeFuel TypePositionLift Height
2000GMCYukon XL 1500ALL4WDALL
2000ChevroletTahoeZ71ALLALL
2000ChevroletTahoeBase4WDALL
2000ChevroletTahoeLS4WDALL
2000ChevroletTahoeLT4WDALL
2000GMCYukonALL4WDALL
2000ChevroletSuburban 1500ALL4WDALL
2001GMCYukon XL 1500SLT4WDALL
2001GMCYukon XL 1500SLE4WDALL
2001GMCYukonSLE4WDALL
2001ChevroletSuburban 1500ALL4WDALL
2001ChevroletTahoeALL4WDALL
2001GMCYukonSLT4WDALL
2002ChevroletAvalanche 1500Base4WDALL
2002ChevroletSuburban 1500LS4WDALL
2002GMCYukonSLT4WDALL
2002GMCYukon XL 1500SLT4WDALL
2002GMCYukon XL 1500SLE4WDALL
2002ChevroletSuburban 1500LT4WDALL
2002ChevroletTahoeALL4WDALL
2002GMCYukonSLE4WDALL
2002ChevroletSuburban 1500Z71ALLALL
2002ChevroletAvalanche 1500LS4WDALL
2002ChevroletAvalanche 1500Z71ALLALL
2002ChevroletAvalanche 1500North FaceALLALL
2002ChevroletAvalanche 1500LT4WDALL
2003ChevroletTahoeALL4WDALL
2003GMCYukon XL 1500SLE4WDALL
2003ChevroletAvalanche 1500Base4WDALL
2003ChevroletSuburban 1500LS4WDALL
2003ChevroletAvalanche 1500North FaceALLALL
2003GMCYukonSLE4WDALL
2003ChevroletSuburban 1500LT4WDALL
2003GMCYukon XL 1500SLT4WDALL
2003ChevroletAvalanche 1500WBH4WDALL
2003GMCYukonSLT4WDALL
2003ChevroletAvalanche 1500Z71ALLALL
2003ChevroletSuburban 1500Z71ALLALL
2004ChevroletSuburban 1500Z71ALLALL
2004ChevroletAvalanche 1500Base4WDALL
2004GMCYukonSLE4WDALL
2004ChevroletSuburban 1500LT4WDALL
2004GMCYukonSLT4WDALL
2004GMCYukon XL 1500SLE4WDALL
2004ChevroletAvalanche 1500Z71ALLALL
2004ChevroletTahoeALL4WDALL
2004ChevroletSuburban 1500LS4WDALL
2004GMCYukon XL 1500SLT4WDALL
2005ChevroletSuburban 1500LS4WDALL
2005GMCYukon XL 1500SLT4WDALL
2005ChevroletSuburban 1500Z71ALLALL
2005GMCYukonSLT4WDALL
2005ChevroletTahoeALL4WDALL
2005ChevroletAvalanche 1500Z71ALLALL
2005ChevroletAvalanche 1500LT4WDALL
2005ChevroletAvalanche 1500Base4WDALL
2005ChevroletSuburban 1500LT4WDALL
2005GMCYukon XL 1500SLE4WDALL
2005GMCYukonSLE4WDALL
2005ChevroletAvalanche 1500LS4WDALL
2006GMCYukon XL 1500SLE4WDALL
2006GMCYukonSL4WDALL
2006ChevroletAvalanche 1500BaseALLALL
2006ChevroletTahoeALL4WDALL
2006GMCYukon XL 1500SL4WDALL
2006ChevroletSuburban 1500LS4WDALL
2006GMCYukonSLE4WDALL
2006ChevroletAvalanche 1500LT4WDALL
2006ChevroletSuburban 1500Z714WDALL
2006GMCYukon XL 1500SLT4WDALL
2006GMCYukonSLT4WDALL
2006ChevroletAvalanche 1500LS4WDALL
2006ChevroletSuburban 1500Base4WDALL
2006ChevroletAvalanche 1500Z71ALLALL
2006ChevroletSuburban 1500LT4WDALL

Component List

1 BDS021608 99-04 GM 1500/SUV Rear Coil
1 BDS021610 99-03 GM 1500/Silverado Box Kit (1of2)
1 BDS021617 Torsion Bar System
1 BDS021626 99-06 K1500 Main Box Kit
1 BDS121614 Front Skid Plate
1 BDS121011 99-06 Auto-Ride Kit

Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)
33 x 12.5 with 17 x 8 and 4.5 in. Backspace
34 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 5 in. Backspace
35 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 5.75 in. Backspace

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  • 149.0 lbs.
  • W24.0000” x H18.0000” x L48.0000”
  • Free Ground Shipping | Exclusions Apply*

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