BDS1608FPE | BDS Suspension 5.5 Inch Lift Kit With 4 Link For Dodge Ram 3500 4WD (2013-2018) | Gas | Rear Lift 5 Inch Block Kit, Fox 2.5 Performance Elite

• 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 IFP gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance

• 35 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
• 35 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
• 37 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 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.

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.

Rear Lift Option

Block Kit

• 5 Inch Block: Level to tail high appearance
• 4 Inch Block: Tail low to level stance
• Made of cast iron for high strength.
• Designed to provide correct pinion angles.

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.

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.
2. The carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with two-piece rear drive shaft.
3. Some vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement
4. DRW models fit inner wheel clearance to the upper u-bolt plate on 5.5-6" kits

Installation

Specification