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Before You Buy: 20-21 Super Duty BDS Lift Kit Breakdown

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Posted by Corey Decker on 6/12/2021 to Before you Buy

Now that you've got your 2020-2021 F250 or F350 you may be looking to bring it to new heights, literally. With all of the new off-roading features that the new Super Duty's have it would make sense to pair it with a lift kit that can complement these features. Enter BDS Suspension, this company has created kits that are specifically designed for your Super Duty. From the inclusion of special Pittman arms to working with FOX racing to have one of the best shocks in the marketplace in them, these kits are meant to conquer anything that you want your truck to within reason. These kits also allow you to put on huge tires that add to your truck's exterior. You can choose a four-inch lift and have 37in tires with minor trimming or a six-inch kit and have 38in tires with minor trimming. After figuring out how much of a lift you want your truck to have, you then have to figure out what type of lift kit you are after between a Radius Arm Lift Kit and a 4-Link Lift Kit. They both locate the axle and allow it to move. So what is the difference between the two? Is one better than the other? Find out more below.
20-21 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 4

BDS Radius Arm Kits For 2020-2021 Super Dutys

First, let's look into what a radius arm lift kit is. The radius arm itself is a device that clamps to the axle housing and attaches to one point of the chassis. They are usually on either side of the vehicle and help prevent the axle housing from rotating and binding under power. When we put a radius lift kit on our 2017 F250 6.7L project truck, we noticed that it was able to keep the smooth OEM quality ride while doing some regular city driving in addition to performing exceptional off-road. Part of this is because even though it limits travel, it creates a decent level of stability going down the road. Recently we have added the 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 4" Radius Arm Suspension Lift and 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 6" Radius Arm Suspension Coilover Lift that are created specifically for Super Dutys. In addition to those kits, we also have a 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 6" Radius Arm Suspension FOX DSC Coilover Lift that comes with FOX Dual Speed Compression (DSC) Coilovers. The dual-speed compression means that they are already set as soon as they come out of the box and will adapt much quicker to rough terrain than the standard FOX coilovers. Lastly, we also have a 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 6" Radius Arm Suspension Lift With Coil Springs if you're looking for a little bit more of a simple and more budget-friendly upgrade.
20-21 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 6

BDS 4-Link Kits For 2020-2021 Super Dutys

The next option is a 4-Link Kit. A 4-Link kit attaches to an axle at two separate points and then to the chassis. The reason it's called a 4-Link is because there are four points where it attaches with two on either side one above and one below the axle. The two links that attach to the bottom helps to locate the axle for better back and forth movement. While the upper two links help keep the axle from rotating freely. So all links work together in conjunction to create a complex system that has been shown to improve stability and performance on and off-road. The 4-Link system is the perfect choice for someone that wants to do a lot of more extreme off-roading and does it often. Recently we have added a 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 4" 4 Link Suspension Coilover Lift and 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 6" 4 Link Suspension Coilover Lift that are engineered specifically for 2020-2021 Super Dutys. In addition to those kits, we also have 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 4" 4 Link Suspension DSC Coilover Lift and 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 6" 4 Link Suspension FOX DSC Coilover Lift 4-link kits that feature FOX Dual Speed Compression (DSC) Coilovers. Lastly, we also have 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 4" 4 Link Suspension Lift With Coil Springs and 2020-2021 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 6" 4-Link Suspension Lift With Coil Springs that do not include coilovers if you're looking to save a little bit of money but still want some quality coil springs.
20-21 F250 & F350 6.7L BDS 4

BDS Lift Kit Accessories For 2020-2021 Super Dutys

All of the previously mentioned and linked kits have everything needed to go on your Super Duty to provide a great ride. That being said there are still a couple of things that you can add on after the fact that would make it great. The first thing that you can add is a steering stabilizer like the 2005-2021 F250 & F350 BDS Dual Fox Steering Stabilizer Package. This kit can handle both massive tires and heavy towing applications and even fit at stock ride heights. It also includes heavy-duty mounting hardware that bolts right onto your awesome Super Duty build that's combined with a pair of high-quality FOX Steering Stabilizers. BDS's bracket is made out of thick, strong steel with a black powder coat finish. The bracket bolts onto the front differential using some of the differential cover bolts and comes with clamp-on tie rod brackets for the far ends of the steering stabilizers. All of the components bolt right onto your truck without the need for any drilling, cutting, or other permanent modifications. The stabilizers themselves are feature an opposing mount orientation to equal absorb force from both left and right sides of your truck. Each stabilizer features a gas-charged, monotube design inside an aluminum shock body that provides much better damping performance and fade resistance over the stock hydro, steel-body steering stabilizers. Something else you can look into adding is a track bar. A good heavy-duty adjustable front track bar keeps your front end centered through a range of different lift heights - from 0-8". One example is the 2017-2020 F250 & F350 BDS HD Adjustable Front Track Bar. Created from heavy-duty 1-3/8" solid steel for unbeatable strength and dependability, the design features fine threads and a pinch bolt style center turnbuckle for easy adjustment while the track bar is installed. The OE-style design ensures proper clearance and reliable fitment with both lifted and stock trucks with the original track bar mounts and/or drop brackets. The machined ends are fully welded and gusseted for optimal strength. Greaseable, high-durometer polyurethane bushings minimize noise for an OE-like ride.
05-21 F250 & F350 BDS Dual Fox Steering Stabilizer Package
Adding one of the BDS lift kits will mean an awesome exterior upgrade for sure. Which do you prefer between a 4-Link Kit and a Radius Arm kit? Why do you prefer that over the other? What accessories would you add to make the lift kit perform better? Let us know in the comments below.

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