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BDS 4” lift kit vs Stock ride. How do they compare.
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tobyw
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The ride quality change will be more related to the tires you choose versus the suspension lift. The heavier/stiffer carcass on the tires will simply transmit more road harshness than the 'C' load range OEM tires, particularly with a 20" wheel. I'm very happy with the ride quality of the BDS 4" overall.
Have you had any problems with it? I’ve heard nitto’s hybrid tires ride pretty smoothly. I’m kinda debating on 4” vs 6”. It’s too hard to decide.
Joeyp
Ram Guru
Did you rock the coilovers or just go with their std 4in lift? I'm running the 3.5in Readylift and am looking to pull the trigger soon on the BDS std 4in lift. Its around 4K installed- I don't think I need the coilovers and would like to save the additional $$. I'm sure the ride will be far superior than the Readylift.
PorBoy
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^^^. Clue me in please what all are the benefits behind the coilovers ? 
RebelWraith
Polymath
Pretty sure they don't make a 4" coilover kit yet. That option is only available for the 6" kit.
RebelWraith
Polymath
On the 6" BDS kit the lift in the front comes from top mounted steel fabricated strut spacers along with preload spacers. So, you could imagine this stiffens up the ride a bit. The coilovers remove the spacers all together.^^^. Clue me in please what all are the benefits behind the coilovers ?
Joeyp
Ram Guru
Yup...just checked...Thanks
Joeyp
Ram Guru
So is the BDS 4in lift front suspension going to be comparable to the 3.5in Readylift ride?
RebelWraith
Polymath
The 4" BDS should ride better as it is only using a top mount strut spacer, no preload spacer. The BDS also comes with the needed drop brackets to correct the suspension geometry that the Readylift kit does not. So, technically the BDS lift will not wear out the factory components like the Readylift will.
Joeyp
Ram Guru
Got it thanks...I do think that the preload spacer is the culprit...
RebelWraith
Polymath
I've been pestering them when the 4" coilovers will be available. They just released on Instagram a 4" coilover system for 2019-2020 GMC 1500 trucks. So, hopefully we are next.
Joeyp
Ram Guru
The 6k price tag hurts with all the mods I've done already!
RebelWraith
Polymath
If anything just get the 4" or 6" basic kit for now and get the coilovers down the road.
is that an option, if i get the 4” lift, I can add the coilovers after they are released?
RebelWraith
Polymath
If BDS does release 4" coilovers, then yes. You would just be replacing the factory strut assembly and BDS spacers with the coilovers. Plus a new alignment.
tobyw
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Something else to keep in mind regarding top hat spacers versus replacement struts - if your truck is equipped with the factory 1" lift (ORP, North, Rebel, etc), you will likely see a slight decrease in lift height if you swap out the struts down the road, as the aftermarket struts are X" lift for a "normal" truck. Top hat spacers don't care what they sit on, they give a true X" over whatever is already there. Now with that said, BDS favors FOX coilovers and they are typically adjustable, so you should be able to dial in your desired ride height without issue but it will take some tweaking.
Joeyp
Ram Guru
Does anyone know what the truck height is with 35's on the 4in and 6in BDS lifts...Im sure the 6in is +2 but you never know with these applications...want to roll with the 6in but want to check parking garage and car wash heights before I pull the trigger
