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Bds lift kit

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 65chevy, Oct 24, 2012.

  1. 65chevy

    65chevy New Member

    Hello again, Im looking for some advice, I want to buy the 2.5 Bds lift kit for my 69 cj5.... My question is can i get a better deal with Bob Supplee,shipped to my home or on BDS website with free shipping to a local dealer near where I live?? I ordered a different brand through some other company and waited 2 months and still no lift kit so maybe its for the better after all the people here recommending Bds(and my kids and I are ready for camping and trail riding). Im on a limited buget(but don't want to cut corners) so Im hoping someone here has this info.Thanks again...as always
     
    65chevy, Oct 24, 2012
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  2. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    Bob is out of business last I heard,,,,,, loved the BDS springs on my cj6
     
    bkd, Oct 24, 2012
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  3. 65chevy

    65chevy New Member

    AAHHH that's uncool (to put it nicely) hate to hear/see anyones bussiness go under.....just out of curiosity bdk...what size tires/lift did you have on your cj6????
     
    65chevy, Oct 24, 2012
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  4. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    I think Bob retired and closed the business. I don't think it went under.


    Sent from my iPhone
     
    nickmil, Oct 24, 2012
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  5. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    Bob retired ;-)
    I ran 3 1/2" yj springs ( BDS) with shackle reversal with 33/12.50/15 AT's
    Rode and handled great , powered by a Ford 5.0 HO efi ....... miss that rig
     
    bkd, Oct 24, 2012
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  6. 65chevy

    65chevy New Member

    cool thanks for the info....to you both...my minds made up....been looking atr this for a while
     
    65chevy, Oct 24, 2012
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  7. Strider380

    Strider380 Can I have a zip tie?

    i have 2.5 inch bds lift springs from bob and love them
     
    Strider380, Oct 25, 2012
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  8. Eaallred

    Eaallred Member

    BDS lift here, 3 1/2" I believe with slightly longer shackles than stock, on 33's:

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    Rides as smooth, or maybe smoother than the stock springs did. Very happy with it.
     
    Eaallred, Oct 26, 2012
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  9. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    2 1/2 BDS will clear 34" Swampers no problem
     
    blevisay, Oct 26, 2012
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  10. Dummy

    Dummy I kick hippies

    I haven't installed 'em yet, but I have a set of 2.5-inch BDS packs in the garage. Military wrap, Teflon pads, bolt-on clamps...nice stuff. Lifetime warranty too.

    Have had a 4-inch BDS lift on my '78 Cherokee for almost 2 years now and it's been great. Good stuff
     
    Dummy, Oct 26, 2012
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  11. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    bds is hands down the best springs ive ever owned. bought em from ok off road free shipping
     
    sterlclan, Oct 27, 2012
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  12. jhuey

    jhuey Michigan Jeeper!

    Don't rule out Holbrook springs http://www.holbrookspecialties.com/
    They are great, probably the best part is the ride, better than my '05 TJ. The lift allows me to run 34" Interco TSL Narrow Swampers. I haven’t ran BDS, so I can't speak to them, a lot of folks use them and they perform nicely. The Holbrook spring is different, they are asymmetrical, so the fixed end of the spring is much longer than the shackled end. You do have to relocate the fixed bracket. Check them out.
     
    jhuey, Oct 27, 2012
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