{"product_id":"bds-suspension-312h-8-inch-lift-kit-ford-f250-f350-super-duty-99-04-4wd-square-u-bolt-before-2-28-99-nx2-nitro","title":"BDS Suspension 312H - 8 Inch Lift Kit Ford F250\/F350 Super Duty 99-04 4WD Square U Bolt Before 2-28-99 NX2 Nitro","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaise 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlide-Ride Leaf Springs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteering Correction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Lift Method: Leaf Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Lift Method: Leaf Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShocks Included: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Lift Height: 8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Lift Height: 8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicles produced before 3\/1\/99 require a different box kit. You must check the production date on the door prior to ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not fit dually applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your vehicle is equipped with a carrier bearing, you will want the 123402 drop kit in the options section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front driveshaft will need to be lengthened and\/or clearance ground depending on how the vehicle is equipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy, 100 percent Bolt-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlideride leaf springs to provide full lift height and increased capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack bar relocation bracket and pitman arm maintains proper steering angles for improved handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast steel blocks provide level stance from front to rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade to FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks for maximum performance on and off-road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront U-Bolt Type Square - Mfg Prior to 2-28-99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShock Option\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNX2 Nitro Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen-charged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin-tube design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-stage velocity-sensitive valving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-welded ends for increased strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-3\/8-inch high-flow piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-lubricating seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two BDS003802, Ford F250\/350 8in Front Spring, UPC Code 658848611416\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two BDS003809, Ford F250\/350 8in Rear Spring, UPC Code 658848611423\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one BDS013004, Pre 2\/99 Ford F250\/350 6\u0026amp;8in Front Bx Kt, UPC Code 658848612949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one BDS013009, Ford F250\/350 6\u0026amp;8in Rear Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two BDS85660, Shock- 29.80 x 17.60 x 2-3\/8 - EB1\/EB1, UPC Code 711745609471\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two BDS85765, Shock- 35.50 x 20.40 x 2-3\/8 - EB1\/EB1, UPC Code 711745609747\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLifetime Replacement Warranty Extends to Cover all BDS Hard Parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowdercoat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"BDS Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45524054868012,"sku":"BDS312H","price":2127.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/6007\/6332\/files\/BDS_Ford_304H_305H_312H_317H_324H_5ebc8c40-c004-4b86-aee9-895b33f9bca0.jpg?v=1779241410","url":"https:\/\/carpartglobal.com\/products\/bds-suspension-312h-8-inch-lift-kit-ford-f250-f350-super-duty-99-04-4wd-square-u-bolt-before-2-28-99-nx2-nitro","provider":"Car Part Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}