Description
Go big with the BDS Suspension engineered 8-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 40 inch Tires.
Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, 4-Link control arms with conversion mounts, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar links, bump stops, stainless steel brakelines and precision tuned NX2 or FOX 2.0 nitrogen charged shocks.
At this height, the transfer case needs to be indexed to allow use of the factory front driveshaft so an indexing ring and new transmission crossmember are supplied. In the rear this kit utilizes a block and add-a-leaf combo or optional full replacement BDS Glideride leaf springs. Also included are new u-bolts, brake line brackets and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX Performance shocks.
4-Link Conversion
Convert the factory stamped steel radius arms over to the BDS 4-link to optimize suspension geometry for better handling characteristics while adding strength and stability. This bolt-on upgrade utilizes high-strength 1/4-inch steel brackets that allow mounting of HD upper and lower control arms to correct axle positioning while limiting caster change throughout wheel travel.
Pro-Ride Coil Springs
A pair of full-length, diesel-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.
Steering Correction
To optimize steering geometry once lifted, a forged drop pitman arm is used to minimize the steering angle and pair it with a heavy duty track bar drop bracket to keep them in phase through suspension travel while recentering the front axle.
- Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
- Rear Lift Method: Leaf Spring
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Front Lift Height: 8 inch
- Rear Lift Height: 5 inch
- Carrier bearing drop kit will be required for 2-piece rear drive shaft
- Some vehicles may require rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement
- Heavy duty 4-link improve strength, handling and caster control
- Front high strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain
- Front track bar relocation bracket to re-position axle
- Forged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles
- Front sway bar correction to maintain handling performance
- HD transmission crossmember and t-case indexing ring to correct front driveline angles and allow use of factory driveshafts
- BDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series Internal Floating Piston gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance
Leaf Springs
- Level stance front to rear.
- Eliminates any need for a lift block.
- Reduces axle wrap and creates a more controlled and stable feel.
- Multi-leaf progressive design for a smooth ride.
- Maintains factory payload weight ratings.
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
Indexing Ring Option 6 Bolt Indexing Ring
- Kits come standard with 6-Bolt indexing ring kit.
Kit Components:
- Includes two BDS002609, Ram Rear Leaf Spring, UPC Code 658848611300
- Includes one BDS012403, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 4-Link Box Kit (2of2), UPC Code 658848612345
- Includes one BDS012609, 2013-14 Ram 3500 Rear Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612710
- Includes one BDS012810, 2013-18 Ram 3500 8in Front Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612895
- Includes two BDS032802, 2013-2024 Ram 3500 8 inch Front Coil-Diesel (Single Coil Only), UPC Code 658848616459
- Includes one BDS122623, 2013-2018 3500/2014-2018 2500 Ram T-Case Index- 6 Bolt, UPC Code 658848619757
- Includes two FOX98224754, Fox 2.0 Shock 29.85 x 18.25 x 2- S50/EB1
- Includes two FOX98224761, Fox 2.0 Shock 33.85 x 20.75 x 2- EB1/EB1
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