BDS Suspension

BDS 4 Inch Lift Kit | Ford Ranger (83-97) 4WD

SKU: BLDV-BDS516H
Sale Price: $806.13
Price: $895.70
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Important Notes

  1. Ball joint alignment cam will be required for alignment, these are available in the options section or from your local alignment shop.
  2. Extra cab models may not achieve stated height.
  3. Models equipped with a 2-piece driveshaft will require the carrier bearing crossmember to be lowered.
  4. Bronco II 1985-90 models with CV joint type drive shaft must be converted to an exposed joint shaft.
  5. Vehicles equipped with factory STX package will not achieve stated height
  6. The dual steering stabilizer listed in the accessories will not fit applications with a factory front sway bar.

Features & Benefits

  • Easy, Bolt-on installation
  • Pro-Ride dual rate coil springs ride smooth through any terrain
  • Heavy duty steel drop brackets for proper suspension geometry
  • Cast steel blocks provide level stance from front to rear
  • NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control

Improve the ride and level out your 1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4WD truck with a 4-inch suspension lift kit by BDS. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 31" tires.

Up front the lift kit includes Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy duty axle pivot brackets, radius arm drop brackets, forged pitman arm for steering correction, bump stop extensions and precision tuned NX2 nitrogen charged shocks.

In the rear the base kit utilizes a high-strength lift block, longer u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro shocks.

Pro-Ride Coil Springs

A pair of full-length, truck-specific, Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.

Recommended Tires & Wheels
(Trimming may be required)

  • 31 x 10.5 with 15 x 8 and 3.5 in. Backspace

Product Specs

SKU: BLDV-BDS516H
Front Lift Height: 4
Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
Prop 65 Short Label: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Prop 65 Yes/No: Yes
Rear Lift Height: 3_5
Rear Lift Method: Block
Shocks Included: Yes
Recommended Tires & Wheels: 31 x 10.5 with 15 x 8 and 3.5 in. Backspace

Installation Details

Installation Time 8 Hrs
Installation Difficulty moderate
Installation Tools Torque Wrench, Die Grinder, Drill / Bit Set, Jack / Jack Stands