2011-2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD BDS Lift Kit

[srt10rt]

will this kit work for 2011 silverado 3500 single rear wheel?

[bdssuspension]

@srt10rt It will! We've tested them and had customers install this kit on the 2500HD, 3500HD, and 3500HD dually trucks

[MrLilRichard]

So what kit would you recommend for a 2011 chevy 2500hd if i wanted to fit 40 inch Super Swamper boggers and i want about stock clearance because i dont really like the jacked up look where you have 4 feet between the top of your tires and your fenders i want right about stock clearance once again...

[MrLilRichard]

@MrLilRichard I meant 44s btw

[bdssuspension]

@MrLilRichard

To get enough clearance for 40s or 44s on the new '11 HD, you're going to need a substantial amount of lift. Due to the shape of the factory fenders 37s are about as big as you can comfortably fit with the 6.5'' lift and still have room to turn. You can look into fiberglass fender kits that have larger openings, but I still think a 40''+ tire will be too large. Due to constraints with making the OE equipment function properly, we won't be making lifts taller than our 6.5''.

[MrLilRichard]

@bdssuspension So if i per say downgraded to say a 40 or even a 38 and got a fiberglass fender do you believe it would work its just that i want to maybe have some idea before i go and blow 6,000+ dollars more than i already have on this truck and im not really worried about anything as far as warranties because i paid the truck off in full at the dealership so im just looking for something functional but can just destroy a mud hole

[turismo007]

Sweet Truck. Also love the ZJ Grand Cherokee in the background every shot! Almost like its a support vehicle for the 2500 :)

[bdssuspension]

@turismo007 Thanks! Ya, we had the ZJ out for a photo shoot and video the same day, check that video out on our YouTube page when you get a chance

[cardinalmustang99]

this is awesome, it looks higher than 6.5...

[turbochisum]

is it true that lifts are hard to maintain?

[bdssuspension]

@turbochisum As with any suspension modification we recommend rechecking the torque of all hardware 50 and 500 miles after installing kits to make sure nothing loosened up. Some kits come with greasable bushings that you will have to grease occasionally. BDS IFS lifts offer CV axle angles similar to stock so outside of damage during wheeling, our lift kits are relatively maintenance free. If for any reason one of our components does break, we cover it with our lifetime replacement warranty

[ImSparda]

is BDS short for BAD ASS?

[bdssuspension]

@ImSparda When BDS started about 17 years ago, it went by the name of Big Dick's Suspension with a lumberjack looking mascot named Richard (puns were intended). Over the years the name has evolved into BDS to be more politically correct, but we've also been known as Better Designed Systems, Best Damn Suspension, and so on.

[MrLilRichard]

@ImSparda ha i already asked that

[GoldPitbull]

I HAVE A QUESTION instead of spending thousands of dollars for the LTZ trim (just adds 2 lights i think) get the WT and put a bumper grill on there so it protects your car from wrecks and it makes it look more cool

[HD13POWER]

I'm really going to install this 6.5" lift kit on my regular cab gas engine.

but I need largest Mud terrain tires

37x13.5x20 cant be installed ? other thing I have three options now in my regular cab.

1- keep the 17" or 18" OEM wheels (need to know the largest tires I can make)

2- upgrade to 20" OEM wheels which is 20x8.5 also need to know the largest tires

3- or upgrade to AFW 20X10 wheels (but I like the OEM apperance ^_^)

everybody will benefit if he knew the answer for this

Thanks

[bdssuspension]

@HD13POWER We spec the 2011 HD with the BDS 6.5'' lift kit to clear up to a 37x12.50. With the properly backspaced wheel, the wider 37x13.50x20 may clear with minor trimming. The OE wheels will fit back on after the lift, but will not work with 37x13.50 on them due to clearance issues with the new steering knuckles. Wheel/tire specs are as follows: (37x12.50 on 17x8 or 18x9 with 4.5-4.625'' BS)(37x12.50 on 20x9 with 5-6'' BS). Any other questions, give BDS Tech Support a call at (517) 279-2135.

[MrLilRichard]

is BDS short for bad ass?

[bdssuspension]

@MrLilRichard When BDS started about 17 years ago, it went by the name of Big Dick's Suspension with a lumberjack looking mascot named Richard (puns were intended). Over the years the name has evolved into BDS to be more politically correct, but we've also been known as Better Designed Systems, Best Damn Suspension, and so on.

[MrLilRichard]

@bdssuspension thats so freakin cool considering my name is richard and everybody calls me dick..

[cardinalmustang99]

@MrLilRichard lol,

[coolKat666666666]

I recently turned 16 and have had a dream for some years now to open a Off Road and classic restoration shop and I beleive for and lifts over 4 inches BDS should have the job. I would like to later on when I have the means to start the shop ask yall if you would like to sponcer the shop for our Off Road division. which I would like to creat specialty trucks for a large variaty of uses from mud bogging to desert raceing. and mabe if you start makeing raceing suspention mabe even use it for the

[coolKat666666666]

@coolKat666666666 restoration part of our facility.

[bdssuspension]

@coolKat666666666 We're always interested in setting up new distributors. When you're ready to set up shop give us a jingle and we'll see what can be arranged. Check out the "Distributor Program" tab under the "About BDS" section of BDS Website for more...

[SpookTechSpyShop]

This kit is going on my new 2011 Silverado 3500 HD 4 X 4

[moaski]

What does this kit retail for?

[bdssuspension]

@moaski Retail on the 2011 HD 6.5'' BDS High Clearance No Torsion Bar Drop Lift Kit is $2363.15 and a bit more if you upgrade to the Fox 2.0 Shocks. I'd recommend checking with your local distributor as they typically sell the products below our msrp.

[DesertSunshine4]

LOVE IT!!!

[OrryBoy]

HOW MUCH FOR THE BLACK TRUCK ?

-like...

-ok i buy it

-SOLD !

[bdssuspension]

@OrryBoy Everything's negotiable, make an offer.

[TheMurlocSlayer]

not gonna lie. i grew up a die hard ford fan but these new fords look like shit. if you put a lift on it, it would still look like shit. i thought these new body chevys looked bad too. but they r beginning to grow on me. especially with this lift. bad ass truck.

[kamaster1011]

7 people drive a FORD

[lavamanbearpig]

@kamaster1011 smart people

[rdetrp]

Nice truck. Who makes the rockslider on there?

[bdssuspension]

@rdetrp BDS R&D fabbed up the rocksliders. Not going into production though...

[rdetrp]

@bdssuspension You should go into production, I bet you would maka a lot of money. Can you

email me your design so I can have a welder fab me up some?

[bdssuspension]

@rdetrp Sorry but R&D doesn't release their designs, but feel free to look at the photos picasaweb.google.com/BDSsuspen­sion/2011GM25003500HDTrucks# for ideas if you're having someone fab them up.

[edb1980]

@bdssuspension Isnt the dodge 2500-3500 cummins better?

[andrewfernandesbitch]

would this kit work on a 2008 lmm? im kinda confused as to the no torsion bar set up, would it be eliminating the stock torsion bar

[HD13POWER]

As always! No lift kit designed for regular cab 2500hd :(

[TeadTheBag]

Did you have the factory suspension or is it aftermarket?

[PFCTurner311]

I've always wanted a lifted truck...buuuut i keep hearing a shit ton of cons to doing it :/ any thoughts?

[bdssuspension]

@PFCTurner311 So what cons have you heard about lifting a truck? Installing a quality suspension lift on the truck, one that doesn't max out vehicle operating angles and is designed/engineered/tested will retain or improve on the factory ride and handling. Larger wheels and tires weigh more which will decrease acceleration and braking, but that can be solved with new axle gearing, engine performance upgrades, and better brakes.

[PFCTurner311]

@bdssuspension Oh ok . Thanks for the info man! I just heard that having a lifted truck is just going to add a whole lot of stress on all the other components of the truck (ball joints and what not). But I'll be getting this truck and lift kit anyways lol When i come back from this second deployment i'll have enough money so If anything does happen to break, i'll just fix it :p haha I'm def gunna check out your website though. Nice vid!

[johnson200gw]

@bdssuspension @PFCTurner311 not only that but the bigger tires need bigger axles for actually use OFF ROAD, after all of your mentioned upgrades your Trans is the weak link and in a TRUCK that TOWS and OFF ROAD well thats a ticking tme bomb no matter the make/model

[omegacraz119]

Any ideas when u guys will be selling a levelling kit for the 2011 chevy 2500/3500 model??

[bdssuspension]

@omegacraz119

No plans to at this point. Our sister company Zone Offroad Products offers them, check them out!

[v8power200]

20 years later still like a rock!

[boobies1989]

Wish I had there job!!!!!!!!

[ethandonker]

slap a banks diesel kit on this thing and it will be the most badass truck on the road!

[sti4lifer]

I saw one of these lifted so high the floorboard was 5'0 high! it had 4'0 wheels on it! crew cab extended bed! supermassive truck!

[1chevroletcorvette]

the only problem its a gas

[bdssuspension]

@1chevroletcorvette We'd agree. While the truck runs great and is sufficient to haul a trailer, we keep our foot to the floor and heading to shows at about 6 mpg towing the show trailer. We picked it up early last year so we could be first to market with the 6.5'' lift kit featured in the video. Only gas truck were available for the first couple months of production

[BrianNC81]

What gear ration is recommended for 37" tires on the duramax? Were gears swapped on this truck? I have the BDS lift on 37" tires and the RPMs are too low

[bdssuspension]

@BrianNC81 Hey Brian, sorry for the delayed response, just realized I missed your comment. We're still running the stock gears in ours as well, and a gear swap is needed to pull our show trailer around. We haven't looked into the optimal gear ratio, but give one of the axle/gear companies a call and I'm sure they have a chart with all the rpm's listed in a chart, that's what we plan on doing.

[Barrett83830]

Im a chevy man but there is somethin that has to be done about them aluminum drive shafts. Ive seen enough of them twisted in half.

[disorderlyconduct97]

how much is a 6in lift kit worth?

[bdssuspension]

@disorderlyconduct97 Check out our website for pricing and options...

[disorderlyconduct97]

@bdssuspension thanks

[austinax123]

Dear Santa....

[americanstylefreak]

So what about ride comfort while driving on road? most ofthe lifter kits are hard as a rock..

[generalfield]

1:14 badass jump

[KillerKarnickel2009]

Hi, how much costs approximately THIS truck including Lift Kit and other tuning parts? Many thanks.

[soulevs]

good ol american truck

[CBCOlympics]

ifs > live axle

[296jayce]

which are better shock? the hydrolics shocks, or the gas shocks? like for on road, and off road?

[bdssuspension]

@296jayce Either of the BDS shocks will be valved p/ application to give you the best on-road/off-road characteristics. That being said, gas shocks ride better and preform better offroad. Hydraulic shocks are not pressurized and slower to react as they build pressure once force is exerted on them. Gas shocks, like the BDS 9500s, are highly pressurized allowing for a faster reaction time and better response.

[296jayce]

@bdssuspension oh o.k. so basically there both gud for both, but the gas go a step farther and is a little better off road... right? srry for sounding stupid

[kodiak450r]

was this video taken at Bundy Hill?

[bdssuspension]

@kodiak450r Yep we shot this out at Bundy Hill last summer while testing the kit prior to its release

[slimrs09]

What brand and specs are those tires?

[bdssuspension]

@slimrs09 We're running 17x9 XD Addict Wheels (4.5'' BS) and 37x12.50x17 Mickey Thompson MTZ Tires

[slimrs09]

@bdssuspension  While running those tires is there any rub?

[dody99171639]

bds BONDE DA ESTRONDA TA TURBINADO auheauheuaehuaheauh

[SuperTingleberry]

i want that truck!

[JerseyPride08512]

jizz in my pants!

[chevy19723qtr]

now its time to get all that sand out of the bearings

[HD13POWER]

Will that is awesome !!

What is require to run 20X12 wheels and 38X15.50 Tires with this lift kit ?

[bdssuspension]

@HD13POWER

A sawzall and some courage. You can run our kit up to about 7'' before it starts causing issues with the CV angles, but the 38x15.5 tires on 12 wide rims will be into the front fenders when turning full lock. If you plan to swap the front bumper it will help with clearance, but may not completely resolve the issue

[MrRideMTB]

sucks that this voids your warranty

[ZeroDragondelta9]

this also availabe for the 1500? or no

[05front]

@ZeroDragondelta9 look for Project BDS silverado. 

[WCIMusic]

SEXY!!!!

[123abcpa]

thats good they dont drop the bars down. I still wish GM would use a solid front axle on the HS's though.

[BigRogers7870]

@123abcpa i agree they would sell so many more of them if they did

[lespaul12001]

Too bad BDS is expensive as hell

[GabesReptileShow1992]

I'd do anything for that truck.

[muska656]

@GabesReptileShow1992 ME AND YOU BOTH!

[Beatlesrule123]

I don't like the traction control.

[huskerpower68]

i am always amazed at how GM makes their trucks better and better every year

[ConflictMelody]

What backspacing is that truck running? 4.5 or 5.7?

[bdssuspension]

@ConflictMelody We recommend 4.5'' BSing with the 6.5'' BDS Kit

[jrudis1]

i love the 2011 chevy silverado but that suspension kit makes it even more badass

[68chevellesscrazy]

gosh, that things so awesome i dont even no what to say.

[1999z71silverado]

can this truck jump like how the raptor can?

[296jayce]

dear santa...

[CE750]

I swore I wouldn't raise my 2011, but this makes me want to rethink it.

[GMCKID28]

such a beautiful truck.sure r good at beatin the shit outta things

[WillDaBeast696969]

@GMCKID28 the chevy can take it ;)

[bdssuspension]

The song is Oakenfold- Ready Steady Go

[bdssuspension]

Find out more info on the BDS 6.5'' Lift Kit for the all new 2011 Chevy / GMC 2500HD at BDS Suspension's Website

[arfbarg]

thats just plain bad ass

[johnson200gw]

@arfbarg I AGREE!! very much so! i want one!!

[zhrooms]

Amazing lift, what was the song in the video by the way?