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Offline Z

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BDS Lifts
« on: September 04, 2008, 07:43:44 PM »
Does anyone have any opinions on lifts by BDS?

Looks like I can get them from North Shore for a decent price. Going to go with the 3", and gas shocks.

My preference was OME, but I will have to get track bars seperately, and  after shipping, UPS brokerage, etc, etc, it will be ~$300 more. 

Offline hps4evr

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Re: BDS Lifts
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2008, 08:46:28 PM »
if OME is considered to be closer to the top of the heap, then BDS would be closer to the bottom. just my opinion. but i would spend 1000$ more for an OME kit over a cheap-o kit.
this suspesnion kit will change the way your jeep rides, handles, and over all performs. do you want to cheap out and end up with a jeep that rides like crap? ive seen people that went with cheaper lifts and were so un-happy after they wanted to sell their trucks.
i have not personally driven a JK with a BDS lift on it. but i know 100% for sure that OME did all the homework needed to put together the perfect suspension upgrade for your JK. whereas BDS probably just used whatever fit.
anyways, my opinion.
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Re: BDS Lifts
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2008, 09:33:46 PM »
We run a 3" BDS in the TJ...design was mediocre, and it was MORE than the RE 3.5.  Problem is Wil (NSOR) had the BDS on the shelf, and RE was 4-6 weeks delivery.  I had 10 days before our wedding, we were doing the Whipsaw in BC for our Honeymoon, and the lift was a pre-wedding gift from me to wifey (I know, Awwww).
The coils are comfortable....and flex ok.  It was everything else that I wasn't happy with.
I would NOT buy BDS again.
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Offline Z

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Re: BDS Lifts
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2008, 08:26:44 AM »
Thanks guys, this is super helpful... I'll  hold out for OME, I have heard no real complaints about them.