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BDS1606H | BDS Suspension 5.5 Inch Lift Kit With 4 Link For Dodge Ram 2500 4WD (2014-2018) | Gas | NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

5.5 Inch Lift Kit With 4 Link For Dodge Ram 2500 4WD (2014-2018) | Gas | NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

BDS1606H
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Description

Built to outperform, BDS Suspension engineered a 5.5-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2014-2018 RAM 2500 gas powered truck that will surely impress. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 37" tires.

Up front the lift kit includes gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, 4-Link control arms with conversion mounts, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, bump stops, brake line brackets 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 progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs, track bar relocation bracket to correct axle positioning, bump stop extensions, sway bar links and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.

Features & Benefits

  • Heavy duty 4-link arms improve strength, handling and caster control
  • High strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain
  • Track bar relocation brackets 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 IFP gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance

Recommended Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)

  • 37 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
  • 37 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
  • 37 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 5 in. Backspace

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, gas-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains. Manufactured from high tensile steel, our direct OE replacement coil springs are engineered with properly sized wire diameter. This results in maximum reliability without premature coil bind.

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.

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

FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Series

  • Increased off-road capabilities
  • Easily adjust your shock for terrain, load and speed
  • 2.5-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
  • Massive 7/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft
  • External reservoir design separates shock oil from the high-pressure nitrogen
  • DSC - Dual Speed Compression Adjuster comes standard
  • Fully serviceable for a lifetime of use
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Important Notes

  1. 6.4L gas models will require exhaust modification to clear the front driveshaft. 5.7L gas models may require exhaust modification as well. The vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop for modifications to be made before reinstalling the driveshaft.

Installation

Est. Install Time :

8-10 hrs

Difficulty Level :

Difficult

Specialty Tools Needed :

Step Drill Bit, Drill / Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment

Specification

  • Front Lift Method : Coil Spring
  • Rear Lift Method : Coil Springs
  • Shocks Included : Yes
  • Front Lift Height : 5.5"
  • Rear Lift Height : 4.5"

Application List

YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeFuel TypePositionLift Height
2014Ram2500Big Horn4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500Laramie4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500Laramie Limited4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500Laramie Longhorn4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500Lone Star4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500Outdoorsman4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500Power Wagon4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500R/T4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500SLT4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500ST4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram2500Tradesman4WDGASALLALL
2015Ram2500ALL4WDGASALLALL
2016Ram2500ALL4WDGASALLALL
2017Ram2500ALL4WDGASALLALL
2018Ram2500ALL4WDGASALLALL

Component List

1 BDS012403 2013-2018 Ram 3500 4-Link Box Kit (2of2)
1 BDS012458 2014-2018 Ram 2500 4.5" Rear Coil Box Kit
1 BDS012604 2013-2018 Ram 3500 6" 4-Link Box Kit (1of2)
1 BDS032401 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4" Diesel - 5.5" Gas
1 BDS122616 Ram T-Case Index - Gas - 6 Bolt
2 BDS85752 Shock- 27.40 x 16.20 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2
2 BDS85756 Shock- 27.9 x 16.6 x 2-3/8 - Special/EB1

Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)
37 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
37 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
37 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 5 in. Backspace

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Shipping Information

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  • 149.0 lbs.
  • W24.0000” x H18.0000” x L48.0000”
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