2011-2019 GM HD 6.5" Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS1827H)

2011-2019 GM HD 6.5" Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS1827H)Lift and level your 2011 2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD with this BDS 6. 5" lift kit, designed around a No Torsion Bar Drop System that mounts the torsion bars directly to the top of the lower a arm for maximum ground clearance and room for up to 37" tires. The high clearance front end uses torsion bar relocation brackets, 1 4" thick high arched steel crossmembers, multipiece differential relocation brackets, HD skid plates, and CNC

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

Features

• High Clearance design w/ no torsion bar drop maximizes ground clearance
• Robust steering knuckles maintain ESC system compliance
• HD skid plate system 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
• Nitrogen-charged
• Twin-tube design
• 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving
• Dual-welded ends for increased strength
• 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 inch rear block kit recommended for dually applications, 5 inch rear block kit will not fit dually applications.
• Stock 17 inch & 18 inch wheels cannot be reinstalled.
• Stock 20 inch x 8.5 inch wheels with 6.18 inch backspacing MAY fit with a max Tire size of 37x12.50 on certain Tire sidewall profiles due to clearance to the steering knuckle and sway bar. A minimum 1/4 inch wheel spacer may be required due to Tire side wall profile variations. 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 while in 4wd and the vehicle will be used in this situation on a regular basis, we recommend replacing the front driveshaft with a dual Cardan style driveshaft.
• 3 inch block - Will result in a slightly tail-low stance.
• 4 inch block - Most common for level front/rear stance.
• 5 inch block - Will result in a level to slightly tail high stance, integrates a u-bolt flip kit with new spring plate.
• Determine if your truck was manufactured with or without top-mounted overload springs on the rear leaf springs.

Includes

• BDS011418, 11 HD 4 Inch Rear Block Kit (UPC 658848611836)
• 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)