2011-2019 GM HD 6.5" Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS196H)

2011-2019 GM HD 6.5" Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS196H)Improve the stance, performance, and capability of your 2011 2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD with this BDS 6. 5" lift kit, with clearance for up to 37" tires. BDS uses a No Torsion Bar Drop System that mounts the torsion bars directly to the top of the lower a arm to maximize ground clearance. Up front it uses torsion bar relocation brackets, high arched 1 4" steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, heavy duty

Improve the stance, performance, and capability of your 2011-2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD with this BDS 6.5" lift kit, with clearance for up to 37" tires. BDS uses a No Torsion Bar Drop System that mounts the torsion bars directly to the top of the lower a-arm to maximize ground clearance. Up front it uses torsion bar relocation brackets, high-arched 1/4" steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, heavy duty skid plates, CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles, sway bar links, bump stop extensions, stainless steel brake lines, and CV spacers. The rear uses replacement lift blocks, a u-bolt flip kit, and NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.

Features

• High clearance design with no torsion bar drop maximizes ground clearance
• Robust steering knuckles maintain ESC system compliance
• HD skid plate system for improved offroad protection
• Multipoint differential relocation brackets to secure the front axle and improve CV angles
• Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
• Choice of NX2 or FOX 2.0 gas shocks for improved performance
• Rear block options: 3" slightly tail-low; 4" level front/rear (most common); 5" level to slightly tail-high with integrated u-bolt flip kit and new spring plate
• NX2 shocks: nitrogen-charged, twin-tube design, 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving, dual-welded ends, 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston, self-lubricating seals, silver powder coat finish

Specs

• Front Lift Method: Cross-Member
• Rear Lift Method: Block
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 6.5 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 3 inch

Recommended Tire & Wheel Fitment

• Tire Size: 37x12.5
• Wheel Diameter: 18x9, 20x9
• Back Spacing: 4.625/6

Notes

• Torsion Bar Tool required to load/unload the torsion bars.
• 3" rear block kit recommended for dually applications; 5" rear block kit will not fit dually applications.
• Stock 17" and 18" wheels cannot be reinstalled.
• Stock 20" x 8.5" wheels with 6.18" backspacing MAY fit a max tire of 37x12.50 on certain sidewall profiles due to clearance at the steering knuckle and sway bar; a minimum 1/4" wheel spacer may be required. A wider tire will cause clearance issues with the steering knuckle.
• Factory dually wheels cannot be reinstalled.
• Models with two-piece rear driveshaft may require #121612.
• If minor front driveline vibration occurs at highway speeds in 4wd and the vehicle is used this way regularly, BDS recommends replacing the front driveshaft with a dual Cardan style driveshaft.
• Determine if your truck was manufactured with or without top-mounted overload springs on the rear leaf springs.

Includes

• BDS021509, 11 GM HD Rear 5in System (UPC 658848614745)
• BDS021650, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (1of4) (UPC 658848614950)
• BDS021651, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (2of4) (UPC 658848614967)
• BDS021652, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (3of4) (UPC 658848614974)
• BDS021653, 11 GM HD 4.5-6.5in System (4of4) (UPC 658848614981)
• BDS021654, 2011 GM 2500HD 6.5 Inch Torsion Bar System (UPC 658848614998)
• BDS121650, 2001-2019 GM HD Front Skid Plate Box Kit (UPC 658848619207)
• BDS85613, Shock- 22.20 x 13.35 x 2 - S50/EB1 (UPC 711745609372)
• BDS85769, Shock- 30.95 x 18.15 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1 (UPC 711745609761)