BDS 6" IFS Lift Systems - Now Available

[Grimlock]

Hello everyone, I'm a new owner of a 2019 Ranger Lariat and I'm new to the site to. I'm thinking about buying the BDS 6 inch lift kit and installing it myself. Has only one on here done it? Trying to get an understanding on just how difficult a job it is. I already know what is published on the BDS website, that it is about an 8 hour job and you may need a plasma cutter or saws-all. I'm just wondering if that is the worst of it and if any other special tools may be necessary. I don't have a plasma cutter but definitely have a saws-all.

Would love to help you but Ford installed mine.

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[Gavin stevens]

I did the RC 2.5 leveling kit... thinking about the BDS 6” too... wasn’t considering diying it though...

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I did the RC 2.5 leveling kit... thinking about the BDS 6” too... wasn’t considering diying it though...

Good luck cutting your frame....You will own a lot due to warranty rejection unless you have the dealer do this in my opinion. In my opinion...very poor engineering.

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[sirgeorgee]

Good luck cutting your frame....You will own a lot due to warranty rejection unless you have the dealer do this in my opinion. In my opinion...very poor engineering.

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Happen to know what exactly gets cut to make the 6 inch lift work? the BDS system looks like the only one fully complete but would want one that doesnt involve cutting lol

 

[LRB45]

Happen to know what exactly gets cut to make the 6 inch lift work? the BDS system looks like the only one fully complete but would want one that doesnt involve cutting lol

The kit requires cutting the rear cross member and 1 of the mounting locations for the differential to accept the new bracket to be relocated to a higher position.
You can download the kit instructions here. Starting on page 14 is the cutting portion

 

[sirgeorgee]

The kit requires cutting the rear cross member and 1 of the mounting locations for the differential to accept the new bracket to be relocated to a higher position.
You can download the kit instructions here. Starting on page 14 is the cutting portion

super clutch thanks man

 

[P. A. Schilke]

super clutch thanks man

I cannot recommend any cutting off frame members or brackets without validation testing of the robustness of the modification. Likely when you cut the frame, you now own its warranty. Not worth it in my opinion. Maybe BDS can supply analysis and durability data to validate their design, but based on the design I reviewed for another Forum member, I do not think this design is prudent for an on highway vehicle.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[sirgeorgee]

I cannot recommend any cutting off frame members or brackets without validation testing of the robustness of the modification. Likely when you cut the frame, you now own its warranty. Not worth it in my opinion. Maybe BDS can supply analysis and durability data to validate their design, but based on the design I reviewed for another Forum member, I do not think this design is prudent for an on highway vehicle.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

i do agree, for now i guess ill be happy with my Fox 2.o kit lol

 

[LRB45]

I cannot recommend any cutting off frame members or brackets without validation testing of the robustness of the modification. Likely when you cut the frame, you now own its warranty. Not worth it in my opinion. Maybe BDS can supply analysis and durability data to validate their design, but based on the design I reviewed for another Forum member, I do not think this design is prudent for an on highway vehicle.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Phil I am in no position to doubt your expertise so take it for what it's worth.
A while back I e-mailed BDS at the concern of another member that was being told by a shop that the kit was not safe and since I already had it installed wanted to know their stance.
Here is what they responded with

"Good afternoon Lonny,

This statement is not meant to be a negative connotation towards our kit in any way. We are simply stating that we have put additional effort into developing/testing our kit to ensure it’s the best option on the market. While the Ranger is a great mid-size truck from right out of the gate, as with any truck as the ride height is increased the suspension-steering-driveline geometry needs to be addressed to correct. We developed our crossmember and carrier bearing mount to eliminate rear drive line vibration. Along with that we use an additional front differential mount to better secure it and eliminate vibrations from the front drive shaft under heavy loads. With the amount of testing we underwent, we found that if these concerns were not properly addressed (as is the case with other kits on the market) that this would lead to premature wear or even failure of factory components on the Ranger platform. As most people know, we have a very close relationship with Ford, so being subpar is not acceptable. All our kits are backed by Factory Protection Plus which includes a No Fine Print Warranty on the BDS parts, FMVSS No.126 (ESC System) compliance and a 5-year/60K-mile drivetrain warranty."

For what it's worth I've had the kit for several months now and am very happy with the ride quality and overall feel but it took a lot of research before pulling the trigger knowing what the kit install involved.

Again I am not questioning your knowledge, which is much more than mine in this field. just throwing out there what they claim to have tested and worked through with Ford.

 

[sirgeorgee]

Phil I am in no position to doubt your expertise so take it for what it's worth.
A while back I e-mailed BDS at the concern of another member that was being told by a shop that the kit was not safe and since I already had it installed wanted to know their stance.
Here is what they responded with

"Good afternoon Lonny,

This statement is not meant to be a negative connotation towards our kit in any way. We are simply stating that we have put additional effort into developing/testing our kit to ensure it’s the best option on the market. While the Ranger is a great mid-size truck from right out of the gate, as with any truck as the ride height is increased the suspension-steering-driveline geometry needs to be addressed to correct. We developed our crossmember and carrier bearing mount to eliminate rear drive line vibration. Along with that we use an additional front differential mount to better secure it and eliminate vibrations from the front drive shaft under heavy loads. With the amount of testing we underwent, we found that if these concerns were not properly addressed (as is the case with other kits on the market) that this would lead to premature wear or even failure of factory components on the Ranger platform. As most people know, we have a very close relationship with Ford, so being subpar is not acceptable. All our kits are backed by Factory Protection Plus which includes a No Fine Print Warranty on the BDS parts, FMVSS No.126 (ESC System) compliance and a 5-year/60K-mile drivetrain warranty."

For what it's worth I've had the kit for several months now and am very happy with the ride quality and overall feel but it took a lot of research before pulling the trigger knowing what the kit install involved.

Again I am not questioning your knowledge, which is much more than mine in this field. just throwing out there what they claim to have tested and worked through with Ford.

did you do the install your self? or had a bodyshop do it? i live in texas and no shop within 4 hours of me has done a 6 inch bds lift on a 2019 ranger, so none can give me an exact quote to get the work done

 

[MannyS]

Good luck cutting your frame....You will own a lot due to warranty rejection unless you have the dealer do this in my opinion. In my opinion...very poor engineering.

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Would you recommend the ford performance kit if installed by the dealer?

 

[Grimlock]

Ive had no issues with my 6" BDS lift. This was also the first Ranger in Central Arkansas that had such a lift so this was new to my Ford dealership. As such, I think it took them well over 8 hours to install since this is also a new truck but I was quoted the install time that BDS gave for it. Its also worth mentioning that the dealership was aware that BDS is one of the top tier lift kits on the market. Its well worth the effort to find a dealership to install this kit having said that to make sure they warranty it like mine is.

 

[Kickin45]

For those that do own this 6” lift or the RC, do either get rid of the horrible body roll in the ranger? Even just a little bit would be nice.

 

[Grimlock]

For those that do own this 6” lift or the RC, do either get rid of the horrible body roll in the ranger? Even just a little bit would be nice.

Not anything noticeable, especially going away from the shitty stock Hancook tires. Ive got LT275/60R20 AT SPORT on 20x9 wheels though so its a wider track. Not saying it handles like its on rails but ive no issues taking corners.

 

[Rangerxlt2020]

BDS 6" IFS Lift Systems

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The engineers at BDS Suspension have been hard at work developing, testing and refining systems for the new 2019 Ford Ranger.

These kits have been built from the ground up to improve performance and functionality. Now available for the 2019 Ford Ranger trucks BDS Suspension has released new 6" IFS lift systems. This new 6" lift system joins the current 2.5" and 3.5" BDS lift options bringing you on road comfort, off-road capability and clearance for up to 35" tires. While some companies build "kits" to fit larger tires, BDS Suspension prides itself in engineering complete suspension systems designed to take your vehicle's performance to the next level while retaining OE-level functionality. Case in point the (NHTSA) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's FMVSS No.126 compliance standards requiring any aftermarket modification to not adversely effect the vehicle's electronic stability control (ESC) system performance in the event of an evasive maneuver. These new kits have been independently tested and certified compliant with these standards with up to 35" tires [as tested on 35x12.50 tires on 18x9 wheels w/ 5" BS]. Additionally through our extensive testing we've found a number of concerns that needed to be addressed to ensure durability, compatibility and functionality on the new Ranger.

At the heart of this new 6" system BDS utilizes a pair of 1/4" thick laser cut steel crossmembers to improve clearance and provide a solid mounting point for the OE lower control arms. The front crossmember allows integration of the factory front skid plate as well as a rivet-on stainless steel BDS emblem allow you to customize prior to install. These crossmembers are paired with the heavy duty differential skid plate system and sway bar relocation brackets to create a rigid subframe that adds protection for vital steering and driveline components. In place of the factory steering knuckles a pair of specially designed ductile cast iron replacement knuckles are supplied to maintain proper steering geometry for ESC system compatibility. These connect to the factory steering with a pair of heavy duty replacement tie rod ends included in the kit. The front differential is repositioned with BDS's multipoint relocation bracket system to secure the front differential and keep CV axle angles at a minimum. A billet aluminum front driveshaft spacer is also supplied along with longer hardware to allow the reinstallation of the factory front driveshaft. Additional ride height on this particular kit comes from a set of top mounted steel fabricated pitched and indexed strut spacers used in combination with preload spacers to maintain ride quality and handling characteristics without over extending the CVs at full droop (an issue if only using a tall top mounted strut spacer). A pair of brake line relocation brackets are used to reposition the factory lines along with a new lower control arm cam bolts for more range of motion and easier alignment.

Moving towards the rear this 6" lift system BDS supplies a heavy duty replacement transfer case crossmember. Through testing this eliminates driveline vibrations and shutter during hard acceleration. This crossmember also includes a carrier bearing drop to improve rear driveline angle and allow the reinstallation of the factory driveshaft. Rear lift comes from a pair of 3-5/8" steel fabricated lift blocks designed to level the stance, secured with larger black e-coated u-bolts. Rear brake line brackets and e-brake brackets are supplied and these kits are finished off with your choice of specially tuned NX2 nitro series gas shocks or FOX 2.0 IFP performance series gas shocks to offer improved damper performance. All kits come finished in a durable textured black powdercoat and sent with all hardware packs to complete the install along with step-by-step installation instructions. All BDS kits include Factory Protection Plus for the ultimate extended warranty to include BDS's No Fine Print Warranty, ESC System compatibility and a 5year-60,000mile drivetrain warranty to match the dealer. Improve the look and capability of your 2019 Ford Ranger with this new 6" lift system from BDS Suspension.

Tire & Wheel Combinations

• 35x12.50 w/20x9 and 5.5-6" back spacing
• 305/65r18 w/18x9 and 5" back spacing
• 33x12.50 w/17x9/18x9/20x9 and 4.5" back spacing

Trimming may be required

Est. Installation: 8 hours
Difficulty Level (easy 1 - 5 complicated): 4
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