BDS Suspension

BDS 4 Inch Lift Kit | Ram 3500 (13-18) 4WD | Diesel

SKU: BLDV-BDS1778FS
UPC: 840416409024
Sale Price: $1,102.19
Price: $1,224.65
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Important Notes

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

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

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.

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.

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 4.5in. Backspace
  • 35 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 4.5in. Backspace

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

Product Specs

SKU: BLDV-BDS1778FS
UPC: 840416409024
Front Lift Height: 4
Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
Prop 65 Short Label: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Prop 65 Yes/No: Yes
Rear Lift Height: 2
Rear Lift Method: Block
Rear Lift Option: 2 Inch Block Kit
Shocks Included: Yes
Recommended Tires & Wheels: 37 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace

Installation Details

Installation Time 6-8 Hrs
Installation Difficulty moderate
Installation Tools bit unibit Step Drill Bit-drill-puller pitmanArm-welder
Installation Tools Step Drill Bit, Drill / Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment