BDS Suspension

BDS 5.5 Inch Lift Kit | Ram 3500 (13-18) 4WD | Gas

SKU: BDS1781H
UPC: 840416405101
Condition: New
$1,627.60

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Features

  • 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

Manufacturer's Description

Improve the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 gas powered truck 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, 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.

Options

Rear Lift Option

Block Kit

  • 5 Inch Block: Level to tail high appearance
  • 4 Inch Block: Tail low to level stance
  • Made of cast iron for high strength.
  • Designed to provide correct pinion angles.

Leaf Springs

  • Level stance front to rear.
  • Eliminates any need for a lift block.
  • Reduces axle wrap and creates a more controlled and stable feel.
  • Multi-leaf progressive design for a smooth ride.
  • Maintains factory payload weight ratings.

Product Specs

SKU: BDS1781H
UPC: 840416405101
Condition: New
Front Lift Height: 5.5
Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
Rear Lift Height:

5

4.5 4
Rear Lift Method:

Block

Leaf Spring
Recommended Tires & Wheels:

35 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace

35 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace <li>35 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. backspace</li> <li>35 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. backspace</li> <li>37 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. backspace</li>
Shocks Included: Yes
Part Type: Suspension Lift Kit
Variant Position: 1

Installation Details

Installation Time 7-9 hrs
Installation Difficulty Difficult
Installation Tools Step Drill Bit, Drill / Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment