BDS Suspension

BDS 6 Inch Lift Kit | Ford Bronco (78-79) 4WD

SKU: BLDV-BDS525H
UPC: 840416417135
Sale Price: $780.80
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Important Notes

  1. Front end alignment required which may require axle "C" bushings.

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

Update the look of your 1978-1979 Ford Bronco 4WD truck by raising it to new heights with a 6-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 35" tires.

Up front the lift kit includes Pro-Ride coil springs, radius arm drop brackets, track bar relocation bracket for steering correction, bump stop brackets 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)

  • 35 x 12.5 with 15 x 8 and 3.5 in. Backspace

Front Shock Option

The 78-79 Bronco's came with 3 different shock configurations. The first type is the standard shock mounted behind the axle. Second, has staggered single front shocks with the drivers side shock mounted in front of the axle and the passenger side shock mounted behind the axle. The third type uses dual front shocks. Check your vehicle to make the appropriate selection.

Rear Lift Option

Block Kit with Add-A-Leaf

  • Add-a-leaf helps freshen up old worn-out factory leaf springs.
  • Blocks are made from cast iron for max strength.
  • Includes new center pins.

Leaf Springs

  • Eliminates any need for a lift block.
  • Reduces axle wrap and creates a more controlled and stable feel.
  • Multi-leaf progressive design for a smooth ride.
  • Maintains factory payload weight ratings.

Product Specs

SKU: BLDV-BDS525H
UPC: 840416417135
Front Lift Height: 6
Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
Front Shock Option: standard
Prop 65 Short Label: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Prop 65 Yes/No: Yes
Rear Lift Height: 6
Rear Lift Method: Block
Rear Lift Option: Block Kit and Add A Leaf
Shocks Included: Yes
Recommended Tires & Wheels: 35 x 12.5 with 15 x 8 and 3.5 in. Backspace

Installation Details

Installation Time 6 Hrs
Installation Difficulty moderate
Installation Tools drill
Installation Tools Drill / Bit Set