2008-2008 Ram HD 6" Long Arm Conversion Kit with FOX 2.5 Performance Shocks (BDS683F)

Maximize the capability of your 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4WD diesel with this BDS 6" lift kit with long arm and FOX 2.5 coil-over conversion, with clearance for up to 37" tires. Up front it includes FOX 2.5 coil-over shocks, all four control arms plus a mounting bracket, a forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, bump stops, and sway bar links. The rear uses heavy duty cast steel blocks, longer u-bolts, and a matching set of FOX 2.0 Performance shocks. BDS developed a mounting system that bolts directly to the factory coil mounts with only minor trimming and drilling required.

The long arm upgrade uses massive 1/4" steel frame mounted brackets and oversized formed upper and lower arms, shaped for maximum tire clearance, with weld-in axle reinforcements. The lower arms reduce caster change through wheel travel for a more controlled feel, and use oversized greaseable polyurethane bushings for road vibration isolation while retaining the factory triangulation.

Features

• FOX 2.5 Factory series coil-overs offer improved damper performance over stock
• Tubular long arms reduce caster change and create more controlled feeling on and off road
• Heavy duty control arm 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
• Rear FOX performance series IFP gas shocks for improved ride and offroad performance
• Includes weld-in reinforcements at the axle for superior strength
• Blocks are made from cast iron for strength
• Tapered for correct pinion angle
• Steel pin and hole are offset to restore axle position

Specs

• Front Lift Method: Coil-Over
• Rear Lift Method: Block
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 6 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 4 inch

Notes

• Measure rear axle tube before ordering. Some 4 inch axle models with dual overloads will require u-bolt 4068.
• Although unusual, if driveline vibration occurs, order appropriate transfer case drop kit 122602 (03-05 Diesel Auto), 122605 (06-08 Diesel Auto), or 122606 (03-13 Diesel Auto with OE mount P/N 52121938AA) available in options, or t-case index kit 122801 (auto) or 122802 (manual transmission).
• Optional transfer case drop kits fit automatic transmission models only.
• Exhaust modification will be required for dual rear shock kit 122009 on 6.7L Diesel models.
• If your truck has had the steering gear box changed and the sector shaft diameter measures 1-1/2 inch to 1-5/8 inch you will need to add part #BDS082404 to your kit.

Includes

• BDS002508, 03-05 Dodge 3/4 ton 5in Rear Spring (UPC 658848611294)
• BDS012602, 08 Ram 6 Inch Long Arm Box kit (UPC 658848612680)
• BDS012801, Dodge Control Arm Mounts (UPC 658848612840)
• BDS012802, Dodge Control Arm Box Kit (UPC 658848612857)
• BDS122810, 03-12 Ram 2500 Coilover Mount Kit (UPC 658848619825)
• FOX88402096, Kit: BDS 03-13 Ram 2500/3500 Front Coilver, 2.5 Series, R/R 6 inch Lift (UPC 814897013650)
• FOX98224761, Fox 2.0 Shock 33.85 x 20.75 x 2- EB1/EB1
• UBT4067, 9/16 x 4 x 12-1/2 Round U-bolt (UPC 711745613003)