Jeep Wrangler TJ with BDS 6.5'' Long Arm Lift Kit

1997 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) 4.0L I-6
6.5" BDS Longarm kit
BDS HD Belly Pan
BDS-9500 Gas Shocks
36x13.50 Interco Iroc's
15x8 Steelies (4" backspacing)
BDS Rocksliders
BDS custom front and rear bumpers w/ tire carrier and custom gas tank skid plate
Update: We installed Superior Axles - Super 30 / 35 axle shafts with a Detroit locker in the rear and an ARB up front.

RTI Footage: 20 psi each tire, front sway bar disconnected using BDS Ultimate disconnects, measurements were taken with all tires on the ground (we went a little past in some of the footage you can see and a tire is hanging, but not for measurements). All shocks and rear sway bar were still hooked up -- no cheating!

6.5" Longarm kit: Our kit uses a 4 link with trackbar setup at each axle. We keep hearing that to get good flex you have to triangulate your control arms and get rid of the trackbar. I hope this shows the kind of numbers you can get when your suspension is setup correctly. The onroad driving manners of this jeep are amazing. You can drive it to the trails, wheel it, then drive it home.

This is our company TJ it has our 6.5" longarm kit all the other mods are listed above. It's a nice day outside and we were tired of sitting at our desks -- hope you enjoy.

bds-suspension.com

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

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• BDS
• Suspension
• Lifted
• Longarm
• Jeep
• Wrangler
• TJ
• offroading
• Interco
• Iroc's
• Lock-rite
• locker
• Rocksliders
• RTI
• disconnects

[Vettes4lyfe]

how come in this 6.5 lift there looks to be 6 long arms and 2 short arms. while the 4.5 look to be all 8 long arms?? am I missing something?

[bdssuspension]

@Vettes4lyfe If you are looking at the kit photos on our website I can understand how that might be deceiving, but both the 4.5'' and 6.5'' use the same control arms. All (8) upper and lower control arms are longer than stock. The LCAs mount into our subframe along with the rear UCAs, while the front UCAs attach by way of new frame mounted brackets. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact BDS Tech Support of your local BDS distributor (517) 279-2135

[Vettes4lyfe]

@bdssuspension Ah! thank you for clearing that up!! I am looking into getting a wrangler TJ after graduating college and am looking at buying your lift. Thank you for clearing up the issue of the decieving picture and explaining it good depth in the space youtube allows. I do need to contac tech support as I currently have a 5" lifted Cherokee XJ and I would like to run a 6.5" or 8.5" BDS lift, only problem is that it states for autos only and mine is infact a manual.

[bdssuspension]

@Vettes4lyfe On our XJ long arm kits, the mounting is slightly different from manual tranny to auto. Our kits can be adapted to fit your XJ with some very minor modifications. Best thing about it, it'll still be covered under our no fine print lifetime warranty. Easiest way to get the details on the mods is to give BDS tech support a call at (517) 279-2135 or email.

[Aerosmith1344]

I have a '04 TJ this isn't really a suspension question but I just got 31" tires is there any reason for me to upgrade gears? I have some I guess you would say Pinging problems on the highway.

[bdssuspension]

@Aerosmith1344

I wouldn't see a need to upgrade the gears with just 31'' tires. Depending on the model TJ you have there ran either 4.10 gears in the 4-cylinder Jeeps and anywhere from 3.07-4.10 gears in the 6-cylinder models. Anytime you put a larger tire on you'll lose some acceleration, braking and fuel economy due to the extra mass of the tire, but 31's shouldn't effect it too badly. I'd recommend stopping by your local reputable off-road shop and talk with them about it.

[Vettes4lyfe]

@bdssuspension Sweet!! If it still retains warranty that is awesome!!! From continual research of multiple different brands of lifts. I am all for BDS and will support it. I have seen nothing but good things! Thank you so much for your help, you cleared up the questions I had. :)

[Vettes4lyfe]

@bdssuspension Thank you for your reply. I was looking at getting a wrangler after I graduate college and am looking to buying BDS lift. My buddy has used BDS and it is truly a bad ass lift. I need to contact tech support because currently i have a 5" lifted cherokee XJ, and am looking at 6.5" BDS or 8.5" BDs lift.. only problem is your lift states for autos only and mine is in fact manual. Thank you for your answer!! Now I can see what your talking about the picture just looked decieving. :)

[snowflakebmx]

bangin flex !



[jcaled24]

@bdssuspension Damn.. I guess I have a short arm. My lower control arms are about 18 inches and are mounted in the stock position. Oh well, Even with a short arm I still have lots of fun.Thanks for the info man.