Lifted

[Lawrence of Arabia]

I have had my CUCV for 2 years and finally got around to lifting it. Feels like a truck now. Now it's time for bodywork & paint.

 

[CUCV85]

What kind of lift setup did you use?

 

[Lawrence of Arabia]

BDS. I was really impressed at how smooth everything went and how well the kit bolted up.

 

[CUCV85]

1. BDS ? Brain fart 2. 4 or 6"? 3. Cost Thanks...

 

[Lawrence of Arabia]

Premium Lifted Suspension Systems - BDS Suspension

6" Lift. $1,400.00 free shipping when you ship to one of their dealers near you. Included front & rear springs, U-Bolts, Transfer case drop hardware, Steering Arm, Shocks & brake line drop down brackets.

 

[jcappeljr]

Looks good..

 

[IowaFamilyGuy]

Hey there, I was looking at that BDS kit, did you have to special order? I only see gas engine options... Did I miss it?

 

[T_F_E]

Hey there, I was looking at that BDS kit, did you have to special order? I only see gas engine options... Did I miss it?

Shouldn't be any difference

 

[84cucv1ton]

looks good. stock axles?

 

[Lawrence of Arabia]

Diesel Springs

I ordered the gas kit. Not sure why there would be a difference. The new springs are 10 times the sorry little springs they put on it from the factory. My Blazer does'nt nose dive now when I hit the brakes. I'm sure someone on here will say I'm crazy for using "Gas" front springs, but I don't see the deference.

 

[Bobbed4x4]

All that work and only one picture? from what I can tell, (from just the one pic) it looks great.... definately need more pictures though! One more thing... can you take some more pictures? LOL

 

[1stDeuce]

Nice!! Much better than the tiny pic on my cell phone! those wheels really look good with the lift and tires and truck... Aren't you glad you got them?

Were did you find mud around here, puddle alongside a dirt road?
Glad you're happy with it!

For those of you wondering, the difference between "gas" and "diesel" stock front springs is one leaf. The "diesel" springs were 330lb/in, whereas the "gas" springs were 220. If you ordered snow plow pkg, you got the 330/3-leaf springs. Getting a diesel with snow plow still just got you 330's. In lift springs, there is really not enough difference to talk about, other than that the 6.2L makes them ride a little better. (most lift springs are far above the 220 or even 330 lb/in rate)

Have fun with that baby Jeff!! Silver Lake trip the weekend before 4th of July if you're interested!!
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[CA_LEO]

Good call going with BDS, they make some of the best stuff out there. Really good people there too.

 

[84cucv1ton]

once again stock axles?? dont think it would be with 3.08 gears