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BDS Suspension BDS518H 6" Lift Kit 1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4WD NX2 Nitro

Part Number: BDS-BDS518H
Brand: BDS Suspension
List Price: $1,140.96
Price: $950.70

BDS Suspension BDS518H 6 Inch Lift Kit Ford Ranger 1983-1997 4WD NX2 Nitro

 

Improve the ride and level out your 1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4WD truck with a 6-inch suspension lift kit by BDS. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 33 inch Tires.

Up front the lift kit includes Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy duty axle pivot brackets, radius arm drop brackets, forged pitman arm for steering correction, bump stop extensions and precision tuned NX2 nitrogen charged shocks.

In the rear the base kit utilizes a high-strength lift block, longer u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro shocks.

Pro-Ride Coil Springs

A pair of full-length, truck-specific, Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.

  • Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
  • Rear Lift Method: Block
  • Shocks Included: Yes
  • Front Lift Height: 6 inch
  • Rear Lift Height: 5.5 inch
  1. Ball joint alignment cam will be required for alignment, these are available in the options section or from your local alignment shop.
  2. Extra cab models may not achieve stated height.
  3. Models equipped with a 2-piece driveshaft will require the carrier bearing crossmember to be lowered.
  4. Bronco II 1985-90 models with CV joint type drive shaft must be converted to an exposed joint shaft.
  5. Vehicles equipped with factory STX package will not achieve stated height
  6. The dual steering stabilizer listed in the accessories will not fit applications with a factory front sway bar.
  • Easy, Bolt-on installation
  • Pro-Ride dual rate coil springs ride smooth through any terrain
  • Heavy duty steel drop brackets for proper suspension geometry
  • Cast steel blocks provide level stance from front to rear
  • NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control

Kit Components:

  • Includes one BDS013600, 83-97 Ford Ranger 6 Inch Box Kit, UPC Code 658848613694
  • Includes one BDS033602, 83-97 Ford Ranger 6 Inch Coil Kit, UPC Code 658848616558
  • Includes two BDS85820, Shock- 22.90 x 13.90 x 2-3/8 - S1/EB1, UPC Code 711745609853
  • Includes two BDS85829, Shock- 29.80 x 17.60 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1, UPC Code 711745609884

Notes
Images provided by manufacturer and may not be exact SKU. Made in the USA. Lifetime Replacement Warranty Extends to Cover all BDS Hard Parts. Sold as a Kit. Silver Powdercoated. Lift Height: 6.0 Inch. Max Tire Size: 33 Inch. NX2 Nitro Shocks included.

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Part # Description Price
BDS-BDS518H BDS Suspension BDS518H 6" Lift Kit 1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4WD NX2 Nitro $950.70

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