BDS Suspension

BDS 5.5 Inch Lift Kit w/ Radius Arm | Ram 3500 (19-24) 4WD | Gas

SKU: BLDV-BDS1686FS
UPC: 840416406979
Sale Price: $1,914.80
Price: $2,127.55
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Important Notes

  1. Exhaust modification is required to clear the front driveshaft. The vehicle can be driven w/o a front driveshaft to an exhaust shop.
  2. A DEF tank relocation bracket(part# 122409) is required for this kit to work with Dually or Mega Cab Models with Aisin Transmissions (8-bolt).
  3. If equipped with a manual T-case BDS122422 is required.

Features & Benefits

  • Heavy duty tubular radius arms 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

Raise your RAM 3500 gas powered truck to the next heights with this 5.5-inch radius arm 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, heavy-duty replacement radius arms, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation, brake line brackets 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 high-strength fabricated lift block, longer u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.

HD Radius Arms

In place of the factory stamped steel radius arms BDS supplies a pair of high-strength tubular radius arms. These arms mount into the factory location and offer caster adjustment for a wide range of lift heights along with an OE-style rubber bushing at the frame mount for smooth, quiet, service-free operation.

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 20 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace

Rear Lift Option

Select rear box kit based on whether or not your RAM has factory Rear Overload Leaf.

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

FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Series

  • Increased off-road capabilities
  • Easily adjust your shock for terrain, load and speed
  • 2.5-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
  • Massive 7/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft
  • External reservoir design separates shock oil from the high-pressure nitrogen
  • DSC - Dual Speed Compression Adjuster comes standard
  • Fully serviceable for a lifetime of use
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Product Specs

SKU: BLDV-BDS1686FS
UPC: 840416406979
Front Lift Height: 5_5
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: 5
Rear Lift Method: Block
Rear Lift Option: Without Factory Rear Overload Leaf
Shocks Included: Yes
Recommended Tires & Wheels: 37 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace

Installation Details

Installation Time 8-10 Hrs
Installation Difficulty moderate
Installation Tools puller pitmanArm
Installation Tools Pitman Arm Puller