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BDS Suspension

2.5 Inch Lift Kit Jeep CJ5/CJ6/M38A1 53-68 by BDS Suspension

2.5 Inch Lift Kit Jeep CJ5/CJ6/M38A1 53-68 by BDS Suspension

$1,404.55 USD
$1,404.55 USD
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Shock Option

OVERVIEW

Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability. BDS Suspension has designed this 2.5-inch lift kit for your 1953-1968 Jeep CJ5 and CJ6. This kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 31" tires.

This 2.5-inch lift kit includes front and rear Glide-Ride leaf springs with new u-bolts and round out these kits with your choice of specially tuned NX2 nitro series gas shocks or FOX 2.0 IFP performance series gas shocks to offer improved damper performance.

Glide-Ride Leaf Springs

Built 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. These spring feature tapered leafs, anti-friction pads, bolt style leaf alignment clamps and a full military wrap to protect your spring eyes from the rocks. Upgrading to BDS Glide-Ride leaf springs will provide flexibility throughout the suspension cycle.

Features & Benefits

  • Easy, 100% Bolt-on installation
  • Glideride leaf springs to provide full lift height and increased capacity
  • Standard NX2 Nitro shocks with vehicle-specific valving for better control

Recommended Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)

  • 31 x 10.5 with 15 x 7 and 3.5 in. Backspace

Shock Option

NX2 Nitro Series

  • Nitrogen-charged
  • Twin-tube design
  • 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving
  • Dual-welded ends for increased strength
  • 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston
  • Self-lubricating seals
  • Silver powder coat finish

FOX 2.0 Performance Series

  • 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
  • Internal floating piston (IFP) monotube design
  • CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends
  • Massive 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft
  • Race-developed high-flow piston design
  • Application-specific valving to maximize performance
  • Long-lasting clear anodized finish
IMPORTANT NOTES
M38A1 Models with the U-bolt style rear shackles will require a standard bolt and plate style shackle conversion kit to work with our supplied leaf springs.

INSTALLATION

Installation Guides :

Download Guide 1

Est. Install Time :

5 hrs

Difficulty Level :

Moderate

Specialty Tools Needed :

Torque Wrench, Jack / Jack Stands

SPECIFICATION

  • Front Lift Method : Leaf Spring
  • Front Lift Height : 2.5"
  • Rear Lift Method : Leaf Spring
  • Rear Lift Height : 2.5"
  • Shocks Included : Yes
  • Lift Height : 2-3.5"

FITMENT

Year Make Model Submodel Drive Type Fuel Type Position Lift Height
1953 Jeep Willys M38A1 ALL ALL
1954 Jeep Willys M38A1 ALL ALL
1955 Jeep Willys CJ-5 ALL ALL
1955 Jeep Willys M38A1 ALL ALL
1956 Jeep Willys CJ-5 ALL ALL
1956 Jeep Willys CJ-6 ALL ALL
1956 Jeep Willys M38A1 ALL ALL
1957 Jeep Willys M38A1 ALL ALL
1957 Jeep Willys CJ-6 ALL ALL
1957 Jeep Willys CJ-5 ALL ALL
1958 Jeep Willys CJ-5 ALL ALL
1958 Jeep Willys CJ-6 ALL ALL
1959 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1959 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1960 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1960 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1961 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1961 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1962 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1962 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1963 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1963 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1964 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1964 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1965 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1965 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1966 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1966 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1967 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
1967 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1968 Jeep CJ5 ALL ALL ALL
1968 Jeep CJ6 ALL ALL ALL
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