BDS SUSPENSION BDS317FS 8 INCH LIFT KIT FORD F250/F350 SUPER DUTY 99-04 4WD RADIUS U BOLT FOX 2.0 PERFORMANCE

Raise the bar of your 1999-2004 Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty truck by installing this 8-inch lift kit from BDS Suspension. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 38 inch Tires.

Up front the lift kit includes Glide-Ride leaf springs, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar links, bump stop brackets and precision tuned NX2 or FOX nitrogen charged shocks.

In the rear the base kit utilizes replacement Glide-Ride full leaf spring packs, u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX Performance shocks.

Glide-Ride Leaf Springs

Built to outperform, BDS engineered the Glide-Ride leaf springs into a multi-leaf progressive spring rate design that provides a smooth ride with any load. This is accomplished with an exclusive triple-stage leaf spring design. Upgrading to BDS Glide-Ride leaf springs will reduce axle wrap and provide flexibility throughout the suspension cycle.

Steering Correction

To optimize steering geometry once lifted, a forged drop pitman arm is used to minimize the steering angle and pair it with a heavy duty track bar drop bracket to keep them in phase through suspension travel while recentering the front axle.

• Front Lift Method: Leaf Spring
• Rear Lift Method: Leaf Spring
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 8 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 8 inch

1. These truck were manufactured with two different style front u-bolts. You will need to know if your front leaf spring u-bolts are square or are half way between round and square with a gentle radius around the OE cast u-bolt plate before ordering.
2. Vehicles produced before 3/1/99 require a different box kit. You must check the production date on the door prior to ordering.
3. The Superduty came from the factory with a 2 inch, 3 inch, or 4 inch rear block. If you wish to truly level your vehicle it may be necessary to change the rear OE block.
4. Will not fit dually applications.
5. If your vehicle is equipped with a carrier bearing, you will want the 123402 drop kit in the options section.
6. The front driveshaft will need to be lengthened and/or clearance ground depending on how the vehicle is equipped.

• Easy, 100 percent Bolt-on installation
• Glideride leaf springs to provide full lift height and increased capacity
• Track bar relocation bracket and pitman arm maintains proper steering angles for improved handling
• Cast steel blocks provide level stance from front to rear
• Standard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control
• Upgrade to FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks for maximum performance on and off-road

Front U-Bolt Type Square

This vehicle was manufactured with either square front U-Bolts or radiused front U-bolts. Typically, 1999-2000 are square and 2001-2004 are radiused, but that is not always the case.

The radiused U-bolts aren't square or round, but rather have a gentle radius that matches a cast factory upper U-bolt plate on top of the factory spring. Vehicles manufactured prior to 2-28-99 require yet another different box kit due to a change in the factory track bar. Please make the appropriate selection for your particular vehicle.

Shock Option

FOX 2.0 Performance Series

• 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
• Internal floating piston (Internal Floating Piston) monotube design
• CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends
• Massive 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft
• Race-developed high-flow piston design
• Application-specific valving to maximize performance
• Long-lasting clear anodized finish

Kit Components:

• Includes two BDS003802, Ford F250/350 8in Front Spring, UPC Code 658848611416
• Includes two BDS003809, Ford F250/350 8in Rear Spring, UPC Code 658848611423
• Includes one BDS013005, 3/99-00 Ford F250/350 6&8in Front Box Kt, UPC Code 658848612956
• Includes one BDS013009, Ford F250/350 6&8in Rear Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612987
• Includes two FOX98224660, Fox 2.0 Shock 30.05 x 18.45 x 2- EB1/EB1
• Includes two FOX98224765, Fox 2.0 Shock 35.95 x 21.85 x 2-EB1/EB1

Elevate your 1999-2004 Ford F250 or F350 Super Duty with the BDS SUSPENSION BDS317FS 8 Inch Lift Kit. Designed to enhance your truck's performance, stance, and capability, this comprehensive lift kit provides the perfect solution for those seeking both off-road excellence and on-road comfort. With clearance to accommodate up to 38-inch tires, your truck will be ready to tackle any terrain.

At the heart of the BDS317FS kit are the Glide-Ride leaf springs, engineered with a unique multi-leaf progressive spring rate design. This not only ensures a smooth ride under any load but also minimizes axle wrap—a hallmark of performance-driven engineering. The kit is equipped with a forged drop pitman arm and a track bar bracket ensuring precision steering correction, enhancing drivability and safety.

Installation is a breeze with the 100% bolt-on design, so you can enjoy your truck’s new performance in no time. Front and rear lift methods employ robust leaf springs that work seamlessly with the included NX2 Nitro or optional FOX 2.0 Performance shocks, which use vehicle-specific valving to optimize control and comfort on and off the road.

Whether you're tackling rugged trails or cruising city streets, this suspension kit ensures a balanced and stable ride, with features such as cast steel blocks for a level stance and a necessary track bar relocation bracket. Tailored for countless adventures, the BDS317FS allows for easy adjustments and includes all essential components, making it the ultimate upgrade for your Super Duty.

Note that it's critical to identify the specific type of front U-bolts on your vehicle prior to ordering, and vehicles manufactured before March 1, 1999, may require specific configurations. Transform your Ford Super Duty into the powerhouse it was meant to be with the BDS317FS lift kit.