BDS Suspension
BDS 6 Inch Lift Kit w/ Radius Arm | Ram 3500 (13-18) 4WD | Diesel
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Important Notes
- The carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with the two-piece rear drive shaft.
- Some vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement
- Will not fit air ride equippedmodels
- Diesel models only
Features
- 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, FOX Performance Series IFP, or FOX Performance Elite Series gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance
Manufacturer's Description
Take your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck to the next level by installing a 6-inch lift kit with radius arms engineered by 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 diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy duty tubular radius arms, 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.
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, 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.
Options
Rear Lift Option
Block Kit
- Included in the base system.
- Made of steel for high strength.
- Designed to provide correct pinion angles.
Leaf Springs
- 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.
Indexing Ring Option
6 Bolt Indexing Ring
- Kits come standard with 6-Bolt indexing ring kit.
8 Bolt Indexing Ring
- Ram has an optional Aisin heavy-duty 6 speed transmission available in the 3500 trucks that utilize a different transfer case mounting bolt pattern (8-bolt).
- The 8-bolt kit also includes an internal shaft seal extension and new shaft seal.
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
FOX 2.5 Performance Series HTO
- Increased off-road capabilities
- Easily adjust your shock for terrain, load and speed
- 2.5-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
- 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft
- Hydraulic Top Out (HTO) technology offers usable position-sensitive rebound damping control on and off the pavement.
- Fully serviceable for a lifetime of use
- 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Product Specs
37 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. backspace 37 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. backspace 37 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. backspace
37 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace <li>37 x 13.5 with 17 x 8 and 5.625 in. backspace</li> <li>37 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. backspace</li> <li>35 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. backspace</li>Installation Details
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