BDS Suspension 6 Inch Lift Kit Chevy/GMC 1500/2500 6 Lug 88-98 4WD Leaf Springs NX2 Nitro (1988-1998 K2500, K1500) - BDS194H
Engineered to improve stance, performance, and capability, the BDS 6-inch lift kit for the 1988-1998 Chevy and GMC K1500 and K2500 6 Lug trucks is a must have upgrade.
For maximum driveability, BDS designed this kit around heavy duty upper control arms and steering knuckles that offers zero track width change.This kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 35 inch 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 drop brackets, heavy duty upper control arms, 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 both replacement lift block / add-a-leaf combo and full Glide-Ride leaf spring options 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 are new u-bolts and precision tuned NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks.
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.
- Front Lift Method: Cross-Member
- Rear Lift Method: Block
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Front Lift Height: 6 inch
- Rear Lift Height: 5 inch
- Requires exhaust modification.
- Special tool (Kent Moore Tools Part #J-36202-A) is required to unload/load torsion bars. Not available through BDS.
- Requires frame bracket modification and differential mount modification.
- Not recommended for long box extended cab models due to crossmember interference.
- All models equipped with auto-trac may require a new front driveshaft. The auto-trac New Process 246 transfer case can be identified by the silver dollar sized plaque on the rear of the transfer case that reads inchNP246 inch. The dash mounted display will display the Auto 4WD symbol. NP243 is not auto-trac.
- Aftermarket wheels are required
- System will not work on some '88-'95 vehicles equipped with spindle mounted front ABS sensor.
- Traction bars will not work on regular cab, short box models.
- High clearance crossmember design maximizes ground clearance
- Robust steering knuckles for long lasting durability
- High-strength replacement upper control arms provide durability and serviceability
- 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
Rear Lift Option
Leaf Springs
- Eliminates any need for a lift block.
- Reduces axle wrap and creates a more controlled and stable feel.
- Multi-leaf progressive design for a smooth ride.
- Maintains factory payload weight ratings.
Tire Size: 35 x 12.5 Tire Size 2: 35 x 12.5 Wheel Diameter: 17 x 8 Wheel Diameter 2: 20 x 9 Back Spacing: 4.5/5.25
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
Kit Components:
- Includes two BDS001559, GM 1/2 ton 5.5in Rear Spring, UPC Code 658848611218
- Includes one BDS011519, 88-98 Rear Leaf Spring Box Kit, UPC Code 658848611942
- Includes one BDS021602, 88-98 GM K1500 (6-Lug) 6 Inch Front (1of3), UPC Code 658848614769
- Includes one BDS021605, 88-98 Front box kit (2of3), UPC Code 658848614776
- Includes one BDS021606, 88-98 Front box kit (3of3), UPC Code 658848614783
- Includes two BDS85600, Shock- 24.80 x 14.80 x 2 - EB1/EB1, UPC Code 711745609266
- Includes two BDS85609, Shock- 30.95 x 18.15 x 2-3/8 - BP8/EB1, UPC Code 711745609341
