New Suspension Lift Kits Out For 2014 4X4 Pickups
Contractors and construction companies seeking ways to level or raise their 2014 4×4 work trucks by putting on taller tires now have a lot more choices.
It takes a while for suspension manufacturers to do the R&D work involved with the frame and suspension changes found in many of the new trucks.
Many of the new suspension kits are also being certified to be FMVSS No.126 ESC System compliant.
Once the fitment and safety issues are addressed, lift and leveling kits start flowing into the market place.
Zone Offroad Products and BDS Suspension are leading the way in that regard with a number of new kits for 2014 Ram, Chevy, GMC and Ford trucks.
Here’s a sample of their newest offerings:
Zone 2014 F-150 4″ Lift Kit ($1,300)
This new 4″ suspension lift kit makes room to run 35-inch tires and takes 6-8 hours to install. It uses a pair of thick 1/4″ steel crossmembers tied together by a differential skidplate creating a rigid subframe and great offroad protection.
A pair of CNC-machined steering knuckles reposition the steering and hub assemblies for compatibility with factory electronic stability control (ESC) systems.
Zone 2014 F-150 4″ Lift KitThe front differential is relocated using a 3-piece mounting system designed to keep CV axle operating angles at a minimum.
Also included up front are sway bar relocation brackets, new cam bolts, strut spacers and a billet aluminum driveshaft spacer.
Out back a 4″ offset pin block and u-bolt kit is used to retain factory ride quality and eliminate stacking with the factory blocks.
Rounding out the kit is rear brake line relocation along with your choice of Zone hydro or nitro shocks allowing for clearance of up to 35″ tires.
Zone Offroad is excited about this latest release to their ever growing lineup of lift kits. This new 4″ kit is backed by the Factory Protection Plus Program offering peace of mind whether on the road or off.
All kits include the Limited Lifetime Warranty, FMVSS No.126 ESC System compliance testing, and 5-year 60,000 mile drivetrain warranty.
CONTACT: www.zoneoffroad.com; 888-998-9663
BDS Ram 2500 4″ 4-Link Kit
BDS Suspension’s 2014 Ram 2500 4″ 4-link conversion kit designed to radically improve stability, wheel travel, and handling across all terrains.
The 4-link design limits caster change to less than 1-degree of change throughout wheel travel for better steering control and drivability.
BDS 2014 Ram 2500 4″ 4-link Conversion KitThe heart of the system are a pair of massive frame-mounted brackets engineered to create the optimal suspension geometry when paired with the new upper and lower control arms.
The 4-link brackets wrap around the frame and tie into the factory radius arm brackets creating an extremely sturdy mount for the new suspension.
Removal of the factory radius arm brackets is not needed allowing for a speedy install.
This kit includes everything needed to properly lift the new 2014 RAM 2500 trucks and clear up to 37″ tires.
The additional height comes from a pair of specially designed progressive rate ProRide left and right side-specific coil springs to improve performance and eliminate coil bowing.
Out back, the new multi-link coil sprung suspension is modified to lift and level the stance. Rear 2.5″ progressive rate ProRide coil springs were specially engineered to offer impressive ride quality on highway while handling the abuse of heavy loads and offroad adventures.
All BDS kits are backed by Factory Protection Plus, a comprehensive drivetrain warranty that brings together BDS No Fine Print Warranty and a 5-year, 60,000 mile drivetrain protection coverage.
CONTACT: BDS Suspension; 517-279-2135
BDS F-150 2.5″ Leveling Kit
BDS 2.5″ 2014 F-150 leveling kit.BDS Suspensions 2.5″ leveling kits joins the 4″ and 6″ suspension systems to fit the 2014 Ford F150 4WD trucks.
These kits have been independently tested and confirmed compliant with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s FMVSS No.126 standard for Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems.
The new 2.5″ leveling kit offers an improved stance while improving the overall performance. The kit uses a new top mounted strut spacer along with a pre-load spacer for improved ride quality and cornering performance without maxxing out the upper ball joints as the suspension cycles.
An optional 1″ rear block kit and rear shocks are also available, this kit allows for up to 35″ tires to be installed.
CONTACT: BDS Suspension; 517-279-2135
BDS F-150 4″ Lift Kit
BDS Suspensions 4″ suspension lift kit is designed for those looking to get the most out of their trucks on and off-road.
The kit utilizes a pair of one-piece laser cut 1/4″ steel crossmembers, CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles, and differential relocation brackets.
2014 F-150 with BDS 4″ lift kit and 35″ tires.It also includes heavy duty differential skid plate, upper strut mounts to retain the OE ride quality, bump stop extensions, sway bar relocation, new cam bolts, and billet aluminum driveshaft spacer.
In the rear a BDS offset pin block kit recenters the rear axle in the wheelwell and levels the stance, while a brake line extensions and your choice of rear shocks round out the kit allowing for up to 35″ tires to be installed.
All BDS kits come with theFactory Protection Plus Program offering peace of mind whether on road or off.
They also include the No Fine Print Warranty, FMVSS No.126 ESC System compliancy, and 5-year, 60,000 mile drivetrain warranty
CONTACT: BDS Suspension; 517-279-2135
