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BDS1789FS | BDS Suspension 6 Inch Lift Kit For Ram 3500 4WD Diesel (2013-2018) | Rear Lift Leaf Springs, 8 Bolt Indexing Ring, Fox 2.0 Performance Series Shocks

6 Inch Lift Kit For Ram 3500 4WD Diesel (2013-2018) | Rear Lift Leaf Springs, 8 Bolt Indexing Ring, Fox 2.0 Performance Series Shocks

BDS1789FS
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Description

Improve the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck with this 6-inch lift kit from BDS Suspension. 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 diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, radius arms drop brackets, 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, 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 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace
  • 37 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
  • 37 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace

Pro-Ride Coil Springs

A pair of full-length, diesel-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.

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

Indexing Ring Option

6 Bolt Indexing Ring

  • Kits come standard with 6-Bolt indexing ring kit.

8 Bolt Indexing Ring

  • Ram has an optional Aisin heavy-duty 6 speed transmission available in the 3500 trucks that utilize a different transfer case mounting bolt pattern (8-bolt).
  • The 8-bolt kit also includes an internal shaft seal extension and new shaft seal.

Important Notes

  1. The carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with the two-piece rear drive shaft.
  2. Dually with 8-bolt Transmission (Aisin), require BDS122409 Def Relocation Kit
  3. Mega Cab’s with 8-bolt Transmission (Aisin), require BDS122409 Def Relocation Kit
  4. Vehicles equipped with a Manual T-case requires BDS122423 Manual transfer case shifter extension
  5. Vehicles equipped with a 2-piece rear drive shaft (carrier bearing), require BDS122406 Carrier bearing drop.
  6. Some vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement. 

Installation

Est. Install Time :

6-8 hrs

Difficulty Level :

Moderate

Specialty Tools Needed :

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

Specification

  • Front Lift Method : Coil Spring
  • Rear Lift Method : Leaf Spring
  • Shocks Included : Yes
  • Front Lift Height : 6"
  • Rear Lift Height : 4.5"

Application List

YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeFuel TypePositionLift Height
2013Ram3500ALL4WDDIESELALLALL
2014Ram3500ALL4WDDIESELALLALL
2015Ram3500ALL4WDDIESELALLALL
2016Ram3500ALL4WDDIESELALLALL
2017Ram3500ALL4WDDIESELALLALL
2018Ram3500ALL4WDDIESELALLALL

Component List

2 BDS002609 Ram Rear Leaf Spring
1 BDS012610 2013 Ram 3500 6" Front Box Kit
1 BDS032602 2013-2024 Ram 3500 / 2014-2024 Ram 2500 6" Coils - Diesel
1 BDS122813 13 3500/14 2500 Ram T-Case Index- 8 Bolt
2 FOX98224752 Fox 2.0 Shock 28.25 x 17.15 x 2- S50/EB1
2 FOX98224761 Fox 2.0 Shock 33.85 x 20.75 x 2- EB1/EB1
4 UBT4067 Automotive Axle U-Bolt - Round

Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)
37 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace
37 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
37 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace

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Shipping Information

  • Item Requires Shipping
  • 149.0 lbs.
  • W24.0000” x H18.0000” x L36.0000”
  • Free Ground Shipping | Exclusions Apply*

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