Re: Bds lift kit
Unfortunately, you're probably screwed regarding the shocks. And I would assume that the shocks are not covered by BDS' warranty. Most likely, BDS' shocks are made by someone else, so see if you can figure out who makes them, and see if that company will cover the warranty.
As for the shock hoops, I had the Fabtech dual shock kit on my truck and ended up selling it. It kept coming loose, so I just took it off. When I had it off, I realized the shocks were useless. I could compress them by hand, and I'm not a big guy. They were as firm as an accordian...worthless. Ever notice that Baja race trucks only run one shock? Granted, that shock costs WAY more than all 4 of ours, but they are also jumping, etc. A properly valved shock will do tons more than multiple shocks.
My advice would be to get a properly valved shock, or one with a remote resevoir that is "tunable", and go from there. Also, make sure the shock is rebuidable. It won't have the "cool look" of dual shocks, but it'll work much better. For referance, I have the Fabtech Dirt Logics on my truck, and they're great.
Sorry for the long answer. Hope it helps. If you have any questions, ask away...
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White 2005 SUT, Lifted 7.5" via Fabtech/custom work, Fabtech Dirt Logic 2.25 shocks, 40x15.5x22 Toyo's, black 22" Fuel wheels, 4.88 gears, Dynatech long tube headers, Magnaflow exhaust, Air-raid intake, Superchips programmer, Edlebrock panhard bar, Cognito UCA's, Kryptonite tie rods, Cognito pitman/idlar arm gussets, Hotchkis swaybars and trailing arms, Amp Research steps, E&G fender flares, PIAA SMR's, smoked roof lights (bulbs removed), black suede headliner, 13" JL's under seat
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