Description
Up the ante of your RAM 3500 diesel truck to the next level with this 8-inch 4-Link lift kit from BDS. 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 arm conversion, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation, brake line brackets, and custom-tuned 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 heavy duty steel lift blocks along with add-a-leaf springs, u-bolts 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, Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.
T-Case Indexing
At this height, driveline adjustments are necessary to allow the use of the factory driveshafts so a precision-built transfer-case indexing ring featuring ARP-studs can clock the transfer case and improve the front driveline operating angle. Additionally, a high clearance transmission crossmember supplied to allow sufficient clearance.
- Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
- Rear Lift Method: Block
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Front Lift Height: 8 inch
- Rear Lift Height: 6 inch
- Does not fit OE equipped air ride systems
- Recoil Traction Bars Recommended
- Dually with 8-bolt Transmission (Aisin), require BDS122409 Def Relocation Kit
- Mega Cab inch's with 8-bolt Transmission (Aisin), require BDS122409 Def Relocation Kit
- Vehicles equipped with a Manual T-case requires BDS122423 Manual transfer case shifter extension
- Vehicles equipped with a 2-piece rear drive shaft (carrier bearing), require BDS122406 Carrier bearing drop.
- This kit requires the use of an aftermarket front driveshaft (not provided) in addition to the (provided) indexing ring kit inch“ BDS122624 (6-bolt) or BDS122421 (8-bolt). Both must be installed, however due to variations between truck configurations we recommend installing the kit prior to taking measurements for the aftermarket front driveshaft to ensure correct length. Vehicle can be driven without front driveshaft. Kit was tested with a Drive Line Plus flange and driveshaft, however other high angle driveshaft options can be used.
- 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
Rear Lift Option With Factory Rear Overload Leaf
Select rear box kit based on whether or not your RAM has factory Rear Overload Leaf.
Tire Size: 40 x 13.5 Wheel Diameter: 20 x 9 Back Spacing: 5.5
Indexing Ring Option 6 Bolt Indexing Ring
- Kits come standard with 6-Bolt indexing ring kit.
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 BDS012434, 2019-2024 Ram 2500 / 2019-2024 Ram 3500 4-Link Box Kit - 2 of 2, UPC Code 658848612444
- Includes one BDS012617, 2019-2024 Ram 3500 8 inch Rear Box Kit w/AAL and Overloads, UPC Code 658848612772
- Includes one BDS012811, 2019-2024 Ram 2500 / 2019-2024 Ram 3500 8 inch 4- Link Front Box Kit 1 of 2, UPC Code 658848612901
- Includes two BDS032802, 2013-2024 Ram 3500 8 inch Front Coil-Diesel (Single Coil Only), UPC Code 658848616459
- Includes one BDS113228, 2013-2024 Ram 3500 Dual Add-A-Leaf, UPC Code 658848618743
- Includes one BDS122624, 2019-2024 Ram 2500 / 2019-2024 Ram 3500 T-Case Index - 6 Bolt - Diesel, UPC Code 658848619764
- 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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