BDS908H | BDS Suspension 4.5 Inch Lift Kit For Chevrolet Avalanche / Suburban / Tahoe / GMC Yukon 1500 4WD | Cast Steel Factory Control Arm | NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

Take your Chevy Suburban, or Tahoe and GMC Yukon 1500 to new heights with a BDS 4.5-inch lift kit. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 33" 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 full length replacement strut shocks, 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.

In the rear BDS offers coil spring spacers to properly level the vehicle. Also for the rear are precision tuned NX2 Nitro or premium FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks.

Recommended Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)

• 32 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
• 33 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 5 in. Backspace
• 33 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.

Factory Control Arm Type

*IMPORTANT*: GM is producing several knuckle/control arm configurations in 2014-2018 models trucks. Cast Steel control arm equipped models will require the "Cast Steel Control Arm" kit. Stamped Steel and Aluminum control arm equipped models will require the "Aluminum Control Arm" kit. Be sure to verify which factory control arms your truck has before ordering by referencing the help images in each tab below.

Rear 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

Important Notes

1. *IMPORTANT*: GM is producing several knuckle/control arm configurations in 2014-2017 models trucks. Cast Steel control arm equipped models will require the "Cast Steel Control Arm" kit. Stamped Steel and Aluminum control arm equipped models will require the "Aluminum Control Arm" kit. Be sure to verify which factory control arms your truck has before ordering by referecing our help images when customizing your kit.
2. Requires frame bracket modification.
3. 20" wheels with 5" to 5-3/4" backspacing are recommended to reduce trimming.
4. AWD models may require front driveline modification
5. Factory 17" and 18" wheels cannot be reinstalled due to tie rod interference.
6. Will not work with auto-ride or Magna-ride equipped vehicles.

Installation

Specification