BDS 6" coilover with 5"rears

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Leons

Discussion Starter · Jan 16, 2014 (Edited)

BDS 6" coilover with 5"rears + airsuspension removal

Hi guys,

We finally started the build...
We removed the airsuspension in the back and mounted the rear
part of the BDS 6"coilover liftkit with the 5" rears...
So far fits like a glove...

I'm VERRY! happy with the new height in the rear...
next step: getting this baby dead level...

I feel like doctor Frankenstein... I'm building a monster...
I'll keep you posted..

cheers L.

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fastNugly @ RP

· #21 · Feb 9, 2014

Oh my! :SHOCKED:
That looks gorgeous

RAM357

· #22 · Feb 9, 2014

You're not a pro photographer are you?? Amazing shot bro!!

:beerchug:

Var

fastNugly @ RP

· #23 · Feb 9, 2014

Leons said:
more pics wil follow..

I'm almost wanting to go 22's now

Leons

Discussion Starter · #24 · Feb 10, 2014

4

the end result... :smileup:

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fastNugly @ RP

· #25 · Feb 10, 2014

Leons said:
the end result... :smileup:

:rep:

Love everything about it :smileup:

dleininger

· #26 · Feb 10, 2014

Your setup is AMAZING, period.

RAM357

· #27 · Feb 10, 2014

I love it .. photo's = MONSTER01 thru 04 :50:

Awesome job Leon!!!

Var

fastNugly @ RP

· #28 · Feb 10, 2014

Time for some AMP research steps....unless you like the stock tube steps

Leons

Discussion Starter · #29 · Feb 10, 2014

Glad you like it Var! I was waiting for you're response..

Fast 'n Ugly.. indeed the powered steps would be great.. would contribute to a little de-chroming.. it can use that.. that damn 4.56 gear change however.. keeps anoying me...

met de vriendelijke groeten..
Leon

fastNugly @ RP

· #30 · Feb 11, 2014

Leons said:
Glad you like it Var! I was waiting for you're response..

Fast 'n Ugly.. indeed the powered steps would be great.. would contribute to a little de-chroming.. it can use that.. that damn 4.56 gear change however.. keeps anoying me...

met de vriendelijke groeten..
Leon

I actually like the chrome (not on the steps) but everywhere else.
If you really want to keep some chrome but rid of a few.
1) black honey comb grille insert and keep your chrome surround
2) swap you headlights for a sport (black with minimal chrome)
3) swap the steps to black nfabs or amp research steps

If your truck was mine that's exactly how I'd do it.
Almost blacked out, yet some class

Makes wanna throw some chrome on mine... Lol
No joke

jsettle

· #31 · Feb 11, 2014

What gearing do you have running those 22"s and 37"s? I LOVE the look of your setup but I don't know about running that setup with the 3.21 gears....

Leons

Discussion Starter · #32 · Feb 11, 2014

Hi Jsettle,

I have the 3.92 gearring (was more luck than wisdom..)
I notice the truck needs a little more effort to do the same now...
I actually drive like an old lady, so I don't even know why it
bothers me as it does... gues it's just the fact that I know
it was snappier before..?

But even If I would have had the 3.21 gearring I would have
done exactly the same setup...

By the way I have the 6 speed.. If you have the 8 speed.. you
will probably notice less difference than me.. even with you're 3.21 gearring..

cheers,
Leon

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austin535

· #33 · Jul 13, 2014

i just ordered a 2014 larmie limited 1500. I think it comes with air bags but wanted to do a 4 or 6 inch lift. How hard was it to remove the airbags? did you need anything additional with the lift kit to compensate for not having the airbags in place anymore?

fastNugly @ RP

· #34 · Jul 13, 2014

austin535 said:
i just ordered a 2014 larmie limited 1500. I think it comes with air bags but wanted to do a 4 or 6 inch lift. How hard was it to remove the airbags? did you need anything additional with the lift kit to compensate for not having the airbags in place anymore?

The coilover in the front helps compensate for the lack of air suspension.
For the rear, its the same. The Coil and Spring replaces what is removed :smileup:

draken

· #35 · Jul 14, 2014

Thats a beautiful truck man.. I am thinking of doing that same set up but with 35's and 18s. how did your gas mileage do with that new set up compared to stock?

Debonair70

· #36 · Jul 21, 2014

Leons said:
the end result... :smileup:

Great looking truck Leons! Would you happen to have a part # for the rear coils that you used?

fastNugly @ RP

· #37 · Jul 21, 2014

Debonair70 said:
Great looking truck Leons! Would you happen to have a part # for the rear coils that you used?

We can get that for you and source it for you should you need or want that :smileup:

[email protected]

Momo2one4

· #38 · Jul 28, 2014

One word. Wow! I'm starting to consider the 6" more and more over the 4". I'm a noob when it comes to lifting but I've seen and read a lot on these forums. Thx!

Ps I wonder if your ride and mpg was affected

fastNugly @ RP

· #39 · Jul 28, 2014

Momo2one4 said:
One word. Wow! I'm starting to consider the 6" more and more over the 4". I'm a noob when it comes to lifting but I've seen and read a lot on these forums. Thx!

Ps I wonder if your ride and mpg was affected

Anyway we can help, let me know
[email protected]

Don't think going with a 6" vs a 4" is the right way because you see a lot of pictures.
I would do function over form rather than the reverse
Know what tire size you want to run
Ties into what gears you have as well
Know where you will be traveling to and if your truck would fit

Either way, we can help get you into the right kit for your truck and your usage :smileup:

Leons

Discussion Starter · #40 · Jul 28, 2014

Yes the mileage is effected seriously when running 37" tires.. with a 6"lift..it adds up...
* the truck needs more gas to do the same because of the bigger tires..
* more rolling resistance of the bigger tires
* more wind drag because of the extra height

Removing te airbags is as easy as removing regular coils.. ( I left the compressor and other parts in place.. under the bed...)

If I had to do it all over...

wouldn't hesitate a minute....:smileup:

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