BDS lift kits
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Bend, OR
matt...
i see you have a rubicon...i will too..once mine gets here...
if you follow the link i put up top...it says that it won't work with 2 door or rubicon... or 2 wheel drive.
so since we have rubicons...will it not work?
why won't it work? what is the reason? does BDS make one that WILL work??
i see you have a rubicon...i will too..once mine gets here...
if you follow the link i put up top...it says that it won't work with 2 door or rubicon... or 2 wheel drive.
so since we have rubicons...will it not work?
why won't it work? what is the reason? does BDS make one that WILL work??
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 102
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From: Redondo Beach, CA
i talked to the 4x4 shop about it...and he called up bds.
they said that it will work on the rubicon..you just have to switch out the front and the rear control arms (or something..maybe it wasn't control arms).
but he said it would work.
they said that it will work on the rubicon..you just have to switch out the front and the rear control arms (or something..maybe it wasn't control arms).
but he said it would work.
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 52
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From: Québec
They fit on a Rubicon, if you order 2 rear sway bar link, replace the front one by those one.
The part you will not use is the Quick disconnect, because you will take the new link.
Like other manufacturer, you cannot take the factory rear one, because BDS dont replace it by longer one, but put a spacer between the sway bar bracket and the frame.
The part you will not use is the Quick disconnect, because you will take the new link.
Like other manufacturer, you cannot take the factory rear one, because BDS dont replace it by longer one, but put a spacer between the sway bar bracket and the frame.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 102
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From: South Florida
It's just a basic 3" starter lift and should probably work fine. I'm pretty sure I have read other members on hear say that their coils were a bit on the soft side and tended to loose substantial height with the addition of heavy bumpers but then, no lift is impervious to some sagging. The only thing I would recommend is that you DO NOT use the cam bolts to set your caster. If you can and if you feel it's really needed, buy a set of adjustable front control arms and adjust your caster with them.
Al
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Hanging Rock--Roanoke County--Virginia
Yeah??
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 151
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From: New Hampshire
Ok mow you guys have my attention as well. I have BDS's 2"BB and JUST ordered their 3" lift this morning...
I put the cam bolts on with the BB and I also replaced my stock shocks with their upgraded 55 series that comes with the 3" kit..... I also just put their 3" springs in the front of my 4dr Rubi to "fix" the front end sag due to the Shrockwoks bumper and winch...
So what is the deal with the cam bolts? And should I assume that I will get the bad rake back sue to the spring fade?
Please HELP!
I put the cam bolts on with the BB and I also replaced my stock shocks with their upgraded 55 series that comes with the 3" kit..... I also just put their 3" springs in the front of my 4dr Rubi to "fix" the front end sag due to the Shrockwoks bumper and winch... So what is the deal with the cam bolts? And should I assume that I will get the bad rake back sue to the spring fade?
Please HELP!
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 55
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From: Schaumburg, IL
I just got the 3" lift and like it a lot. I use my car primarily as a DD and like the fact that it has a lifetime warranty. I had it installed by a dealer. Is there an option for rear disconnects too for this? I only have the front sway bar disconnects.
JK Junkie
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: The San Andreas Fault
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Rochester, NY
How are driveline vibrations or driveshaft issues with the BDS 3" kit? I am thinking about this lift kit, but do NOT want any driveline modifications or any extra parts/expenses. I just want to bolt it on and go.
Jeep is a 2dr JK with 6spd.
Jeep is a 2dr JK with 6spd.
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Rochester, NY
I am looking into the BDS 3" for my rig. Since I want to run 35s in the future. Any driveline issues I should be watching for (driveshafts). Or is it install and go?
I would go with the 2" but that's kind of small.
I would go with the 2" but that's kind of small.