2013-2018 Ram HD 5.5" Lift Kit with FOX 2.0 Performance Shocks (BDS1619FS)

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 inch 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.

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 Internal Floating Piston gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance
• 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.

Specs

• Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
• Rear Lift Method: Block
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 5.5 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 4 inch

Recommended Tire & Wheel Fitment

• Tire Size: 35x12.5, 37x13.5
• Wheel Diameter: 18x9, 17x9
• Back Spacing: 4.5/5.625

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 inch kits

Includes

• BDS002609, Ram Rear Leaf Spring (UPC 658848611300)
• BDS012610, 2013 Ram 3500 6 inch Front Box Kit (UPC 658848612727)
• BDS032401, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4 inch Diesel - 5.5 inch Gas (UPC 658848616367)
• BDS122616, Ram T-Case Index - Gas - 6 Bolt (UPC 658848619702)
• FOX98224752, Fox 2.0 Shock 28.25 x 17.15 x 2- S50/EB1
• 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)