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BDS1790H | BDS Suspension 8 Inch Lift Kit With 4 Link For Ram 3500 4WD Diesel (2013-2018) | Rear Lift Leaf Springs, 8 Bolt Indexing Ring, NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

8 Inch Lift Kit With 4 Link For Ram 3500 4WD Diesel (2013-2018) | Rear Lift Leaf Springs, 8 Bolt Indexing Ring, NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

BDS1790H
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Description

Go big with the BDS Suspension engineered 8-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 40" tires.

Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, 4-Link control arms with conversion mounts, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar links, bump stops, stainless steel brakelines 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 a block and add-a-leaf combo or optional full replacement BDS Glideride leaf springs. Also included are new u-bolts, brake line brackets and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX Performance shocks.

Features & Benefits

  • 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

Recommended Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)

  • 40 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 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, 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

5 Inch Block Kit and Add-A-Leaf

  • 5" rear block in conjunction with a dual add-a-leaf net a level stance
  • Blocks 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. Carrier bearing drop kit will be required for 2-piece rear drive shaft
  2. Some vehicles may require rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement

Installation

Est. Install Time :

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 : Leaf Spring
  • Shocks Included : Yes
  • Front Lift Height : 8"
  • Rear Lift Height : 5"

Application List

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

Component List

2 BDS002609 Ram Rear Leaf Spring
1 BDS012403 2013-2018 Ram 3500 4-Link Box Kit (2of2)
1 BDS012609 2013-14 Ram 3500 Rear Box Kit
1 BDS012810 2013-18 Ram 3500 8in Front Box Kit
2 BDS032802 2013-2024 Ram 3500 8" Front Coil-Dsl (Single Coil Only)
1 BDS122813 13 3500/14 2500 Ram T-Case Index- 8 Bolt
2 BDS85754 Shock - 29.43 x 17.24 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2
2 BDS85761 Shock- 33.00 x 19.25 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1

Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)
40 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace

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Shipping Information

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

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