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Post by vballman on Nov 16, 2005 15:45:29 GMT -3
Hi guys/girls,
I am thinking of going with the BDS 2" coil lift. Does anyone have this? Is the Steering Stabilizer and TJ Front Alignment Cams worth getting? I plan to just get the coils and my own shocks, just need to know if I should pick up the other parts as well.
thanks
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Post by AR4CE on Nov 16, 2005 16:27:45 GMT -3
I have the BDS 2" and love it. I added a steering stabilizer later and noticed a little difference. Its mainly for tire life.
No complaints so far.
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Post by cyberxen on Nov 16, 2005 16:48:50 GMT -3
I have the BDS 2" full spring lift as well (not spacers), it's great! I went with the BDS shocks too.
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Post by vballman on Nov 16, 2005 16:51:29 GMT -3
cyberxen - how are the shocks? i heard they were not that good?
I hate to say this because you will all probably kill me but I have a fisher plow i use on it in the winter. not shoveling 150' driveway! So I need decient shocks. I will be getting the air lift air bags to help with the weight, i didn't have the $ for it last year and I really need it this year, but want to get the coils first so i get the right air bags.
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Post by BlackWhyJay on Nov 17, 2005 1:16:36 GMT -3
Depending on how much wheelin you're planning on doing, spacers might be a viable option. I'm sure its signnificantly cheaper. I dont know if this is a no-no with a plow tho....
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Post by vballman on Nov 17, 2005 11:11:23 GMT -3
the spacers would work but for some reason i just didn't like them when i got them. so that is why i am thinking of the springs instead.
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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 17, 2005 11:13:19 GMT -3
I put that BDS coil lift on brians jeep, pretty simple and straight foward. can clear 32" tires. tat advantage of coils over sparcer is that you will get more flex.
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Post by vballman on Nov 17, 2005 11:51:52 GMT -3
sweet, i would love to have 32's! i just might have to go that way then. ;D
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Post by chrometj on Nov 17, 2005 15:29:29 GMT -3
you may want to go bigger, if you have the 30 inch tire package that means you have the d44, with 3.73 gears most likely, you can run 33s if you go with a bigger lift, that plow will bring the suspension down a lot in the front...you could get a lift rated for load like OME and then do some spacers? The only reason Im telling you this is I wish I had gotten talked into gonig bigger! lol
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Post by cyberxen on Nov 17, 2005 15:58:43 GMT -3
The shocks are pretty damn good IMO. The ride is at least as good as stock.
BDS also has a lifetime warranty on their components (probably not the shocks though).
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Post by vballman on Nov 17, 2005 16:50:05 GMT -3
I have thought of going bigger but i don't really need anything bigger. I don't wheel enough for that. If after I do this and start to wheel a lot then I will think about it.
Thanks for the info on the shocks. I just might go with them to not have to worry about hassel of getting others.
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Post by chrometj on Nov 17, 2005 19:31:56 GMT -3
cool, bds is a great brand, have you considered other for brands? the kit im using is load rated for winches and hardtops, tire carriers etc, might work a little better with the plow? just an idea!! im runnin 32x11.5s, are you going to keep the same wheels?
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Post by vballman on Nov 18, 2005 11:20:49 GMT -3
What brad are you running? I only found BDS the other day when I started to look. I head OME had a good one as well, but that is all I have heard of. I do have a hard top so that will always be good to be prepaired for that.
I am sure when I got to 32's I will get a different rim so i can keep a smaller tire for plowing on.
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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 18, 2005 12:24:53 GMT -3
there are a number of manufacturers that offer a 2" lift, all vary in price and performance. The best 2" lift I have seen for TJ's is the OME 2" lift, but very expensive. Skyjacker, fabtec, are also a little pricy.
BDS, Terra flex, Super lift, all offer 2" spring lifts at a good price (the BDS is more like 2.5")
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Post by vballman on Nov 18, 2005 12:53:01 GMT -3
Is there a best one for the money? I had heard good things about the OME one but like you said pricey. I am trying to find the one where price and performace pair up. best bang for my buck.
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