Important Notes
1. Measure rear axle tube before ordering. Some 4" axle models have dual overloads that will require #4063 u-bolts.
2. Rear lift options will not fit dually applications.
3. Not recommended for Power Wagon models.
4. Will not fit commercial chassis (Cab and Chassis) models.
Features & Benefits
- Heavy duty tubular short arms improve strength, handling and caster control
- Front high strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain
- Front HD adjustable track bar to re-position axle
- Front sway bar correction to maintain handling performance
- BDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series IFP gas shocks to improve ride and offroad performance
Take your 2003-2013 Dodge RAM 2500 and 2003-2012 RAM 3500 4WD diesel powered truck to the next level with this 3-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. The BDS 3-inch lift kit features fixed length, greaseable, heavy-duty round tubular construction upper and lower control arms that position the axle properly and adjust for proper caster and pinion angles.
Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy duty adjustable track bar, fixed length tubular upper and lower control arms, fixed length sway bar links with stud eliminator, and precision tuned NX2 or FOX 2.0 nitrogen charged shocks. In the rear this kit utilizes heavy duty cast steel blocks, longer u-bolts, and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.
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. Manufactured from high tensile steel, our direct OE replacement coil springs are engineered with properly sized wire diameter. This results in maximum reliability without premature coil bind.
HD Adjustable Track Bar
Maintain proper handling and steering geometry with the BDS high strength adjustable track bar that allows you to recenter the front axle at a variety of lift heights. Built from 1-3/8" solid steel stock, the track bar comes pre-assembled with bushings and is ready to bolt into the factory mounting points.
Recommended Tires & Wheels
(Trimming may be required)
- 35 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 5 in. Backspace
Axle Diameter
The Dodge Ram truck has 2 different rear axle diameters. Please measure your rear axle and select the appropriate rear kit for your vehicle.
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
