BDS1652H | BDS Suspension 5.5 Inch Lift Kit With 4 Link For Dodge Ram 3500 4WD With Rear Air-Ride (2013-2018) | Gas | NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

• Heavy duty radius arm drop brackets maintain proper suspension geometry
• 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

• 37 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
• 37 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace
• 37 x 12.5 with 20 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.

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

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