2014-2018 Ram HD 8" 4-Link Conversion Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS1626H)

Go big with the BDS Suspension engineered 8-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2014-2018 RAM 2500 diesel powered truck. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 40 inch Tires. Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, 4-Link control arms with conversion mounts, 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. 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, careful consideration was taken to design the system for load carrying capacity, handling, and ride quality. To do this, BDS engineered new coil bucket seats to mount them outboard the frame rail similar to a leaf spring style truck. The new upper and lower coil seats require only minor drilling for mounting hardware. The new position allows for a much shorter and more stable coil spring design. This virtually eliminates any chance of coil bowing and ensures the coils react predictably throughout the full range of travel.

Features

• Includes a new heavy duty adjustable track bar. Finishing out the rear this kit utilizes extended sway bar links and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.
• Heavy duty 4-link arms improve strength, handling and caster control
• High strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain
• Track bar relocation brackets 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
• 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

Specs

• Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
• Rear Lift Method: Coil Springs
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 8 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 6 inch

Recommended Tire & Wheel Fitment

• Tire Size: 40x13.5
• Wheel Diameter: 20x9
• Back Spacing: 5.5

Notes

• Carrier bearing drop kit will be required for 2-piece rear drive shaft
• Some vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement
• 40x13.50 Tires may require some trimming, and depending on wheel width and backspacing may require spacing the front bumper forward and inner fender trimming.

Includes

• BDS012403, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 4-Link Box Kit (2of2) (UPC 658848612345)
• BDS012619, 2014-16 Ram 2500 Rear Box Kit (UPC 658848612796)
• BDS012810, 2013-18 Ram 3500 8in Front Box Kit (UPC 658848612895)
• BDS032619, 2014-2024 Ram 2500 Rear 6 inch Coil Box Kit (UPC 658848616435)
• BDS032802, 2013-2024 Ram 3500 8 inch Front Coil-Diesel (Single Coil Only) (UPC 658848616459)
• BDS122623, 2013-2018 3500/2014-2018 2500 Ram T-Case Index- 6 Bolt (UPC 658848619757)
• BDS85754, Shock - 29.43 x 17.24 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2 (UPC 711745609631)
• BDS85763, Shock- 29.8 x 17.6 x 2-3/8 - Special/EB1 (UPC 711745609723)