It just became a lot easier to gain ground clearance and run taller tires under GM HD pickups now that BDS Suspension has brought out their new 4.5″ high-clearance suspension systems for the 2011-2015 Chevy/GMC 2500HD 4WD trucks.
Much like the larger 6.5″ systems currently offered these new 4.5″ lift kits are designed to maximize ground clearance, improve offroad capability and and perform flawlessly on the highway at a more modest lift height able to clear 35″ tires.
The 4.5″ lift system is designed to integrate flawlessly with the new electronic stability control (ESC) systems.
Up front the kit utilizes a pair of one-piece 1/4″ steel high clearance crossmembers, differential relocation brackets, heavy duty differential skid plate, support brace, and front BDS-branded skid plate to create a sturdy subframe and improved offroad protection.
BDS GM 4.5″ suspension lift kit doesn’t require torsion-arm drop and allows 35-inch tires to be used.
A pair of CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles dwarf the factory units and position off the stock upper arm and relocated lower arm mounts without increasing track width.
To further increase the ground clearance over other kits this 4.5″ system tucks the torsion bars up tight to the chassis using a pair of torsion bar relocation brackets that key off the factory lower A-arm.
This design maximizes break over ground clearance to keep you from getting high centered offroad as well as gives a clean streamline appearance.
Kit comes with either BDS 5500 or Fox 2.0 gas shocks and 2″ or 3″ rear block and u-bolt kits to achieve your designed stance.
As with all BDS suspension systems this new 4.5″ high clearance lift kit is backed by the Factory Protection PlusProgram offering BDS’s exclusive no fine print warranty and a 5-year 60,000 mile drivetrain warranty free of charge.
BDS GM 4.5″ suspension lift kit doesn’t require torsion-arm drop and allows 35-inch tires to be used.
