Description
BDS steps up the performance and capability of the 2012 RAM 1500 4WD trucks with a 4-inch suspension lift kit. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 35 inch Tires
This kit takes advantage of BDS's tried and true high-clearance design for improved ground clearance, strength, and offroad protection while correcting suspension and steering geometry for great on-road handling characteristics.
Up front, the kit utilizes top mounted strut spacers, high-arched 1/4-inch thick steel crossmembers along with a multipiece differential relocation brackets and heavy duty skid plates built for offroad protection. Steering geometry is corrected at the new taller ride height with CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles and replacement tie rod ends allowing for ESC system compatibility.
These combined with the provided sway bar drops, bump stop extensions, stainless steel braided brake lines, CV spacers, supplied hardware and more provide a comprehensive front suspension lift ready for whatever you throw at it.
In the rear this kit utilizes a 2 inch coil spacer, rear upper control arm relocation brackets to correct pinion angle, track bar relocation bracket to correct axle positioning, bump stop extensions, and sway bar links. The rear of these kits are rounded out with your choice of specially tuned NX2 nitro series gas shocks or FOX 2.0 Internal Floating Piston performance series gas shocks to offer improved damper performance.
High Clearance Crossmembers
BDS maximizes ground clearance with their heavy duty 1/4-inch thick laser cut perfect fit crossmembers. Paired with a front skid plate system that bolts together to create a rigid subframe while adding extra protection.
Heavy Duty Steering Knuckles
BDS corrects steering geometry at the new taller ride height using a pair of high-strength, CNC machined ductile cast iron steering knuckle design to work with replacement tie rod ends to maintain steering angles for proper function and ESC compatibility.
- Front Lift Method: Cross-Member
- Rear Lift Method: Coil Spacers
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Front Lift Height: 4 inch
- Rear Lift Height: 2 inch
- These trucks vary from 1 inch-3 inch tail high from the factory. Be sure to measure your vehicle before ordering. The 022209, 022309, and 022509 can all be substituted to achieve the desired stance.
- The Rack and Pinion steering system is extremely sensitive to an out-of-round or out-of-balance Tire/wheel combination. As you increase the Tire diameter and/or decrease the wheel backspacing the more sensitive the system becomes and can cause minor steering wheel shimmy.
- Not recommended for AWD models.
- Stock 17 inch and 18 inch wheels can not be re-installed. Stock 20 inch can be reinstalled with factory Tire.
- This kit is FMVSS No.126 Compliant
- High clearance crossmember design maximizes ground clearance
- Robust steering knuckles maintain ESC system compliance
- HD skid plate system improved offroad protection
- Multipoint differential relocation brackets to secure the front axle and improve CV angles
- BDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series Internal Floating Piston gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance
- Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty included
Rear Lift Option 2 Inch Coil Spacers
These vehicles vary from 1 inch to 3 inch tail high from the factory. BDS offers 3 inch rear coil springs (standard) or 2 inch rear coil spring spacers. Measure your vehicle and order the appropriate rear lift height to get your desired stance.
Coil Spacers
- Maintains factory ride quality
- Made with heavy-duty steel construction
- Powdercoat finish for long-lasting durability
Coil Springs
- Full replacement rear coil springs
- Coils are progressive rate and provide a great ride loaded or not
- Built to handle heavy loads without sagging
- A polyester-based powder coat is applied to ensure flexibility and durability
- Shot peened to increase tensile strength and maximum wheel travel without sacrificing spring life
Tire Size: 35 x 12.5 Tire Size 2: 35 x 12.5 Wheel Diameter: 18 x 9 Wheel Diameter 2: 20 x 9 Back Spacing: 5/5
Rear Shock Option
FOX 2.0 Performance Series
- 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
- Internal floating piston (Internal Floating Piston) 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
Kit Components:
- Includes one BDS022209, 09-12 Dodge 1500 2 Inch Rear Spacer Kit, UPC Code 658848615315
- Includes one BDS022402, 2012 Dodge 1500 4 Inch Frnt Box Kit 3of4, UPC Code 658848615377
- Includes one BDS022620, 06-10 Dodge 1500 6 Inch Front Box Kt (1of4), UPC Code 658848615452
- Includes one BDS022621, 06-10 Dodge 1500 6 Inch Front Box Kt (2of4), UPC Code 658848615469
- Includes one BDS022625, 2012 Dodge 1500 6 in Frnt Box Kit 4 of 4, UPC Code 658848615490
- Includes two FOX98224758, Fox 2.0 Shock 27.95 x 17.35 x 2- EB1/EB1, UPC Code 692878899062
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Kit Components
Includes one BDS022209, 09-12 Dodge 1500 2 Inch Rear Spacer Kit, UPC Code 658848615315
Includes one BDS022402, 2012 Dodge 1500 4in Frnt Box Kit 3of4, UPC Code 658848615377
Includes one BDS022620, 06-10 Dodge 1500 6in Front Box Kt (1of4), UPC Code 658848615452
Includes one BDS022621, 06-10 Dodge 1500 6in Front Box Kt (2of4), UPC Code 658848615469
Includes one BDS022625, 2012 Dodge 1500 6 in Frnt Box Kit 4 of 4, UPC Code 658848615490
Includes two FOX98224758, Fox 2.0 Shock 27.95 x 17.35 x 2- EB1/EB1, UPC Code 692878899062