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BDS 3" Lift w/Fox shocks

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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Can the guys that are running this 3" lift post up some pics and pros/cons about the lift... I have a 12' 4-dr. I just ordered rims & tires 35x12.5x18 Toyo Open Country MT's and Misfit 18x9 and wanted to get some opinions on this particular lift kit. The guy I spoke to speaks very highly of it and definitely recommends going with the FOX shocks.. I did notice they have a lifetime warranty.. This is going to be primarily used for 95% street/hwy and the rest trails & mud.. Not a rock crawler.. Any input would really help out !! Thanks guys
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 05:19 AM
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Bump.... Anyone??
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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Its a great lift! Rides nicely! The BDS shocks were terrible. I upgraded to bilstein and all is well again.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by THE HULK
Can the guys that are running this 3" lift post up some pics and pros/cons about the lift... I have a 12' 4-dr. I just ordered rims & tires 35x12.5x18 Toyo Open Country MT's and Misfit 18x9 and wanted to get some opinions on this particular lift kit. The guy I spoke to speaks very highly of it and definitely recommends going with the FOX shocks.. I did notice they have a lifetime warranty.. This is going to be primarily used for 95% street/hwy and the rest trails & mud.. Not a rock crawler.. Any input would really help out !! Thanks guys
I am looking at the same lift but plan on running 33's at first. Besides upgrading to the Fox shocks will you also upgrade the steering stabilizer, the front and rear arms and track bars?
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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I had the kit installed on my 4dr 12 rubicon in June. Even the mechanic was surprised how well it drove for a lifted Jeep. The fox shocks give it a smooth ride for a daily driver and work great off road. I recommend!
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Thanks for your input guys.. As far as front stabilizer, yes I will be adding it with the Fox shock. My guy told me that he would definitely recommend the Fox shocks as the ride will be far greater than BDS shocks. Anyone else any inputs. My install guy also told me to not upgrade anything else as its not needed for mainly a street ride with light off-road
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by laxnjay
Its a great lift! Rides nicely! The BDS shocks were terrible. I upgraded to bilstein and all is well again.
Did you upgrade any of the other pieces for this lift besides shocks?
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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Great question.... Would also like to know as I'm going to be getting mine ordered this coming week..
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pdmisch

Did you upgrade any of the other pieces for this lift besides shocks?
Nope, just the shocks and steering stabilizer. I was debating about lower control arms to combat bump steer but decided against it. My mechanic talked me out of them who said installing LCA wouldn't get rid of all of the bump steer since my tires are 12.5" wide. Essentially he said it would happen no matter what I did. the bump steer really isn't that bad so I saved a few bucks and bought more mods
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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Awesome!! Thanks for the feedback..
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