2019-2025
2009-2018
2002-2008
Installation Time
(approx) 3 Hours
Difficulty Level:
Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.
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Product Information
Features, Description, Q&A, Specs & Installation
Features
- BDS Recoil Traction Bars
- Improves traction without limiting wheel travel
- 2-inch OD x 3/16-inch wall steel tubing
- Ends are greaseable and rebuildable
- Requires model-specific mounting kit Not Included - Sold Separately
- Universal Application - Fits Most Makes and Models
Description
Improve traction on your truck without limiting wheel travel with BDS Recoil Traction Bars made with heavy wall construction and internal compression springs that can be loaded or unloaded while installed on the vehicle to control axle wrap. Full float design for bind-free performance and can be installed with a range of lift heights.
Fabricated from 2-inch OD x 3/16-inch wall steel tubing with a threaded bung welded in toward the axle and a CNC-machined end at the frame. Axle mount uses BDS's ultra-durable large-forged flex end and jam nut. Using a forged housing with large 1-1/4-nch x 12 threaded shank, a single sided snap ring and 1-piece flex ball, the flex ends are capable of up to 15 degrees of misalignment in either direction. At the frame end the bar uses a durometer specific polyurethane bushing and free floats in the traction bar utilizing a pair of dual stage internal compression springs and UHMW polyurethane bearings.
- Adjustable axle wrap control using dual-stage resistance springs
- Full floating traction bar design will not bind throughout the full range of wheel travel and/or hinder suspension articulation
- Spring preload can be adjusted on the vehicle without disassembling the traction bar
- Traction bar ends are greaseable and rebuildable
- Mounting brackets are bolt-on, only requiring minor drilling for frame mount installation
- Requires model-specific mounting kit (sold separately)
Application. These BDS Recoil Traction Bars feature a universal design and will fit most makes and models.
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Installation & What's in the Box
Installation Info
What's in the Box
- (2) BDS Recoil Traction Bars
- Requires model-specific mounting kit Not Included - Sold Separately.
4.2
Reviews of BDS Suspension Products (14)
Reviews of BDS Suspension products have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5
Apr 2, 2025
Review shared from BDS 2-Inch Coil-Over Leveling Kit with Upper Control Arms, FOX 2.0 Coil-Overs and FOX 2.0 Shocks (13-18 4WD RAM 1500 w/o Air Ride, Excluding EcoDiesel)
2018 Sport - JJ45
Top Notch Suspension Upgrade
It was definitely a bit pricey compared to some other 2inch leveling kits but damn does the truck drive so much better. Also, I think there is a weight savings as well b/c I have noticeable more pickup! Get it! Super happy!
Feb 28, 2025
Review shared from BDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Drop Suspension Lift Kit with Rear Coil Springs and NX2 Nitro Shocks (14-18 4WD 5.7L, 6.4L RAM 2500)
2018 Laramie -
Excellent End Results
Truck looks great and rides great! 3 stars as tthis kit says no modifications necessary straight bolt on. It definitely requires some cutting and welding and it should recommend you will need an adjustable front trac bar as with the stock one your axle will still stick out 1.5” to one side. This was installed by a professional shop as well not by joe shmoe in the driveway.
Jan 14, 2025
Review shared from BDS NX2 Single Steering Stabilizer with Mounting Kit (16-25 Silverado 2500 HD)
2024 LTZ - CrisD
Great product
Fits well and can definitely feel a difference great product
Nov 6, 2024
Review shared from BDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Suspension Lift Kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Shocks (20-22 4WD 6.7L PowerStroke F-250 Super Duty)
2022 - AustinT11
Bds 4 in fox 2.0
Install was straight forward rides better than stock!
Nov 4, 2024
Review shared from BDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Suspension Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (20-22 4WD 6.7L PowerStroke F-250 Super Duty)
2022 - TKittel
2022 Ford F250
After talking to several people trying to figure out the right height, I decided to with everyone’s suggestions and get 4” lift. Now what brand, there’s hundreds of good lifts out there but I didn’t have a lot of money to spend so I wanted the best bang for my buck and I think I found that in the BDS 4” Radius Arm Suspension Kit. The lift was easy to install, looks good and rode ok, I opted to upgrade the shocks to Fox and she rides even better. I’m running 20” wheels with 37” Nittos and didn’t have to make a single mod for clearance. It’s perfect.
Jul 24, 2024
Review shared from BDS 2-Inch Front Leveling Kit with NX2 Shocks (14-18 4WD RAM 2500 w/o Air Ride, Excluding Power Wagon)
2017 Laramie - TMR80
Nice kit!
Installed on my Ram 2500 tonight. It wasn’t too bad, but it would be a lot easier with a 2nd set of hands to help. It took me about 5 hours start to finish. My old shocks were seized and had to be cut. The truck looks good and rides great. I’m glad I didn’t upgrade the shocks yet, the NX2’s feel nice.
May 15, 2024
Review shared from BDS 2-Inch Front Leveling Kit with NX2 Shocks (19-23 4WD Ranger, Excluding Tremor)
2020 Lariat - Frank07F
BDS Kit
Rides great, only had on for about a month now but went on a roadtrip and road smooth the whole time. 10/10
May 14, 2024
Review shared from BDS 5-Inch High Clearance Suspension Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (20-25 Silverado 2500 HD w/ Overload Springs)
2022 LT - Dirtymax22
10
This has been one of the easiest and best looking lift kits I have ever installed on my 2022 Chevy Silverado took me and two friends half a day to install and finish looks great highly recommend
Oct 14, 2023
Review shared from BDS 6-Inch Radius Arm Suspension Lift Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (19-24 4WD 6.7L RAM 2500 w/o Air Ride, Excluding Power Wagon)
2021 - Davidchandler
6 inch bds lift
Came quick but my truck is apart and we have the wrong rear shocks. Hopefully somebody can fix the problem.
Jul 30, 2023
Review shared from BDS 2-Inch Front Leveling Kit with FOX 2.0 Shocks (19-23 4WD Ranger, Excluding Tremor)
2020 - Ivan77
2 inch front leveling kit
You don’t get everything in the picture you only get rear shocks and pucks for the front of the car wish they put actual picture representing what you get
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