BDS 6-Inch Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Coil-Overs | Cast Steel Knuckles | Leaf Springs | Silverado/Sierra 1500 4WD 2014-2018

BDS 6-Inch Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Coil-Overs | Cast Steel Knuckles | Leaf Springs | Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 4WD 2014–2018 | SKU: 717PES

Is This for You?

This kit is for the 2014–2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500 4WD owner with cast steel front knuckles who wants 6 inches of lift at the FOX 2.5 Performance Elite level with replacement rear leaf springs. Confirm your Silverado/Sierra has cast steel knuckles. If you have aluminum or stamped steel control arms, order SKU 711PES. If you want a 5-inch rear block instead of leaf springs, order SKU 710PES (FOX 2.5 PE) or SKU 710PSS (FOX 2.0). Does not fit 2013 or earlier (GMT900) or 2019 or newer.

The Result

6 inches of front lift via FOX 2.5 PE coil-overs with matched rear lift via replacement leaf springs and FOX PE rear shocks — engineered for the K2 Silverado/Sierra 1500 4WD platform with cast steel knuckles. Premium tier, leaf spring rear system.

Verified Fitment (OFAS Standard)

• Chevy Silverado 1500 4WD: 2014–2018 — cast steel front knuckles
• GMC Sierra 1500 4WD: 2014–2018 — cast steel front knuckles

Does NOT fit: Aluminum or stamped steel control arms — order SKU 711PES. Does not fit 2WD. Does not fit 2013 or earlier (GMT900 platform). Does not fit 2019 or newer. Does not fit Silverado/Sierra 2500HD or 3500HD.

System Specifications

• SKU: 717PES
• Brand: BDS Suspension
• Front Lift Height: 6 inches — FOX 2.5 PE coil-overs
• Rear System: Replacement leaf springs + FOX PE rear shocks
• Knuckle Type: Cast steel — confirm before ordering
• Drivetrain: 4WD only
• Application: Chevy Silverado 1500 / GMC Sierra 1500 4WD 2014–2018 — cast steel knuckles
• Warranty: BDS No-Fine-Print Warranty + FOX 1-year limited warranty

Master Kit Components

• FOX 2.5 Performance Elite coil-overs — pair (front)
• Cast steel knuckle-specific lift components
• Replacement rear leaf springs
• FOX Performance Elite rear shocks
• All required installation hardware

Installation & Fabrication Notes

• Professional installation required: 6-inch coil-over lift with leaf spring replacement requires a qualified suspension shop.
• Alignment mandatory: Full front-end alignment required after installation. Do not drive on public roads before alignment is completed.
• Knuckle confirmation mandatory: Confirm cast steel knuckle before ordering. Aluminum or stamped steel requires SKU 711PES.
• Reservoir routing: Follow BDS and FOX installation instructions for reservoir placement — avoid pinch points and heat sources.
• Break-in period: Allow FOX shocks and new leaf springs to break in per BDS and FOX recommendations before aggressive off-road use.
• Torque specs: Torque all fasteners to BDS specification per included installation instructions.

Wheel & Tire Fitment

At 6-inch lift on the K2 Silverado/Sierra 1500 platform, typical fitment runs 35–37-inch tires depending on wheel offset and backspacing. Confirm maximum tire diameter and wheel specs with your wheel/tire supplier before ordering.

Installation Warning

Application-specific. Confirm 2014–2018 Silverado/Sierra 1500 4WD with cast steel knuckles before ordering. Aluminum/stamped steel — order SKU 711PES. Does not fit 2WD, 2013 and earlier, or 2019 and newer. This product is non-returnable once installed.

Is your Silverado or Sierra a 2014–2018 1500 4WD? Cast steel or aluminum/stamped steel knuckles? Do you want leaf springs (this kit) or 5-inch block (SKU 710PES)? Submit your year, model, drivetrain, and knuckle type via the contact form and we’ll confirm the correct SKU before it ships.