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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

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

BDS1652H
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Description

Built to outperform, BDS Suspension engineered a 5.5-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 gas powered truck that will surely impress. Works only on trucks equipped with factory rear air ride. 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.

In the rear this kit utilizes a high-strength fabricated lift block, heavy duty air bag spacers, longer u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.

Features & Benefits

  • 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

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 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

Est. Install Time :

8 hrs

Difficulty Level :

Moderate

Specialty Tools Needed :

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

Specification

  • Front Lift Method : Coil Spacers
  • Rear Lift Method : Coil Spacers
  • Shocks Included : Yes
  • Front Lift Height : 5.5"
  • Rear Lift Height : 6"

Application List

YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeFuel TypePositionLift Height
2013Ram3500ALL4WDGASALLALL
2014Ram3500ALL4WDGASALLALL
2015Ram3500ALL4WDGASALLALL
2016Ram3500ALL4WDGASALLALL
2017Ram3500ALL4WDGASALLALL
2018Ram3500ALL4WDGASALLALL

Component List

1 BDS012618 2013-2018 Ram 3500 Auto Level Air Suspension 6" Rear
1 BDS012403 2013-2018 Ram 3500 4-Link Box Kit (2of2)
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 BDS85769 Shock- 30.95 x 18.15 x 2-3/8 - EB1/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 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace
37 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 5.625 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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