Important Notes
- 6.4L gas models will require exhaust modification to clear the front driveshaft. 5.7L gas models may require exhaust modification as well. The vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop for modifications to be made before reinstalling the driveshaft.
- The carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with two-piece rear drive shaft.
- Some vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement
- DRW models fit inner wheel clearance to the upper u-bolt plate on 5.5-6" kits
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
Improve the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 gas powered truck, equipped with rear air ride from the factory, with this 5.5-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 gas-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, heavy duty air bag spacers, 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, gas-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 4.5 in. Backspace
- 37 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625in. Backspace
- 37 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 5.625in. Backspace
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
