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BDS696H | BDS Suspension 4 Inch Lift Kit For Ram 3500 (2013-2018) 4WD | Diesel | Rear Lift 3 Inch Block Kit, NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

BDS Suspension 4 Inch Lift Kit For Ram 3500 (2013-2018) 4WD | Diesel | Rear Lift 3 Inch Block Kit, NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

BDS696H
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Description

Improve the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck with this 4-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 35" 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
  • 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 5.625 in. Backspace
  • 35 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
  • 35 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

  • 2 Inch Block Kit - Level to slightly low rear stance
  • 3 Inch Block Kit - Slightly tail-high rear stance.

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. The carrier bearing drop kit is necessary for models equipped with two piece rear drive shaft.

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 : Block
  • Shocks Included : Yes
  • Front Lift Height : 4"
  • Rear Lift Height : 3"

Application List

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

Component List

1 BDS012317 2013 Ram 3500 3" Rear Box w/4" axle
1 BDS012401 2013-18 Ram 2500/300 4" Front Box Kit
1 BDS032401 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4" Diesel - 5.5" Gas
2 BDS85752 Shock- 27.40 x 16.20 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2
2 BDS85759 Shock- 29.80 x 17.60 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1

Tires & Wheels

(Trimming may be required)
37 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace
35 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
35 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*