Bds suspensions, yay or nay...??
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Clarksburg, Maryland
i own a 2 door with an AEV 2.5 in lift, super smooth, you dont need newer control arms, just buy the geometry correction kit which will lower control arms to make it alot smoother, i checked out he other companies and no other company gave such a full comprehensive kit like aev, definately well worth the money if you spend anywhere more then 50% on the road, just my 2 cents
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Indianapolis, IN
BDS has highly overrated parts that do just fine on street queens. Start exposing parts such as their control arm bushings to high amounts of travel and you'll find the flaws. Take a look at them on a component basis and you'll see why companies like Currie and Metalcloak are so much better.
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Kitchener
JK Super Freak
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,589
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From: Pasadena Maryland
BDS's "no questions asked warranty" is BS. I will never buy from them again.
I had lift done at my Jeep dealer. Within the first week one of my sway bar links broke. I called BDS and explained the situation. I asked them to ship me a new one and I would just swap it out. No Deal!
They informed me that I would have to take it back to the dealer (a three hour round trip and eight dollars in tolls or, 24 dollars in tolls if someone has to take me there and bring me back.)
I pleaded my case but they would not budge. I took it in and had it replaced no charge. One week later the other side broke. I called again and was informed I would have to go through the hassle of returning it to the dealer again. My response was " no problem, I'll just buy better quality ones from JKS and never buy your products again.
So much for their "no questions asked warranty"
I had lift done at my Jeep dealer. Within the first week one of my sway bar links broke. I called BDS and explained the situation. I asked them to ship me a new one and I would just swap it out. No Deal!
They informed me that I would have to take it back to the dealer (a three hour round trip and eight dollars in tolls or, 24 dollars in tolls if someone has to take me there and bring me back.)
I pleaded my case but they would not budge. I took it in and had it replaced no charge. One week later the other side broke. I called again and was informed I would have to go through the hassle of returning it to the dealer again. My response was " no problem, I'll just buy better quality ones from JKS and never buy your products again.
So much for their "no questions asked warranty"
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 584
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From: Clarksburg, Maryland
BDS has highly overrated parts that do just fine on street queens. Start exposing parts such as their control arm bushings to high amounts of travel and you'll find the flaws. Take a look at them on a component basis and you'll see why companies like Currie and Metalcloak are so much better.
Last edited by MtraXX; Dec 20, 2013 at 08:56 PM.
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 584
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From: Clarksburg, Maryland
BDS's "no questions asked warranty" is BS. I will never buy from them again.
I had lift done at my Jeep dealer. Within the first week one of my sway bar links broke. I called BDS and explained the situation. I asked them to ship me a new one and I would just swap it out. No Deal!
They informed me that I would have to take it back to the dealer (a three hour round trip and eight dollars in tolls or, 24 dollars in tolls if someone has to take me there and bring me back.)
I pleaded my case but they would not budge. I took it in and had it replaced no charge. One week later the other side broke. I called again and was informed I would have to go through the hassle of returning it to the dealer again. My response was " no problem, I'll just buy better quality ones from JKS and never buy your products again.
So much for their "no questions asked warranty"
I had lift done at my Jeep dealer. Within the first week one of my sway bar links broke. I called BDS and explained the situation. I asked them to ship me a new one and I would just swap it out. No Deal!
They informed me that I would have to take it back to the dealer (a three hour round trip and eight dollars in tolls or, 24 dollars in tolls if someone has to take me there and bring me back.)
I pleaded my case but they would not budge. I took it in and had it replaced no charge. One week later the other side broke. I called again and was informed I would have to go through the hassle of returning it to the dealer again. My response was " no problem, I'll just buy better quality ones from JKS and never buy your products again.
So much for their "no questions asked warranty"
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: CT
Shocks will make or break your ride.
You do not necessarily need control arms with 2.5" Install the lift and drive the jeep. Low caster will create a loose steering feel. Drop brackets will also help but with some clearance loss (if a concern)
TF coils won't give you a crap ton of lift witch is nice. With a lot of weight this maybe a issue.
I do recommend a front track bar. The TF monster is a absolute beast and easy to install and adjust.
Shocks.. 4 door Rancho 9000 or 5100
For a 2 door Rancho 9000's
I usually Recommend for a new jeeper starting off/light to moderate wheeling and no weight.
- Teraflex 2.5 w/0 shocks or extensions (gives you the rear axle bracket for the track bar)
- Rancho 9000 shocks (29xl front, 30xl rear)
- front adjustable track bar (your choice but I like my Teraflex)
- front disconnects if needed
- (optional) Northridge 9/16 grade 8 bolt kit replaces all lower CA's and both track bar bolts.
You do not necessarily need control arms with 2.5" Install the lift and drive the jeep. Low caster will create a loose steering feel. Drop brackets will also help but with some clearance loss (if a concern)
TF coils won't give you a crap ton of lift witch is nice. With a lot of weight this maybe a issue.
I do recommend a front track bar. The TF monster is a absolute beast and easy to install and adjust.
Shocks.. 4 door Rancho 9000 or 5100
For a 2 door Rancho 9000's
I usually Recommend for a new jeeper starting off/light to moderate wheeling and no weight.
- Teraflex 2.5 w/0 shocks or extensions (gives you the rear axle bracket for the track bar)
- Rancho 9000 shocks (29xl front, 30xl rear)
- front adjustable track bar (your choice but I like my Teraflex)
- front disconnects if needed
- (optional) Northridge 9/16 grade 8 bolt kit replaces all lower CA's and both track bar bolts.