Improve the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck with this 4-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 35 inch Tires.
Up front the lift kit includes diesel-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, 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.
Rear Lift Option
FOX 2.0 Performance Series
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
- BDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series Internal Floating Piston gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance
- 2 Inch Block Kit - Level to slightly low rear stance
- Tire Size: 35 x 12.5 Tire Size 2: 35 x 12.5 Wheel Diameter: 18 x 9 Wheel Diameter 2: 20 x 9 Back Spacing: 4.5/4.5
- 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
- Internal floating piston (Internal Floating Piston) 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
- 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
- 3 Inch Block Kit - Slightly tail-high rear stance.
Fitment Notes (from BDS):
- The carrier bearing drop kit is necessary for models equipped with two piece rear drive shaft.
Specifications:
- Lift Height: 4.0 Inch
- Front Lift Height: 4.0 Inch
- Drive: 4WD
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Warranty: Lifetime Replacement Warranty Extends to Cover all BDS Hard Parts
- Tire Size: 35 x 12.5 Tire Size 2: 35 x 12.5 Wheel Diameter: 18 x 9 Wheel Diameter 2: 20 x 9 Back Spacing: 4.5/4.5
Options & Part Numbers:
| Option | Part # | Shocks Included | What's in the Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Inch Block Kit / FOX 2.0 Performance Series | BDS1778FS | Yes | one BDS012207, 03-13 Dodge 2500 2 Inch Rear Box w/4 one BDS012401, 2013-18 Ram 2500/300 4 inch Front Box Kit one BDS032401, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4 inch Diesel - 5.5 inch Gas two FOX98224752, Fox 2.0 Shock 28.25 x 17.15 x 2- S50/EB1 two FOX98224759, Fox 2.0 Shock 30.05 x 18.45 x 2- EB1/EB1 |
| 2 Inch Block Kit / NX2 Nitro Series | BDS1778H | Yes | one BDS012207, 03-13 Dodge 2500 2 Inch Rear Box w/4 one BDS012401, 2013-18 Ram 2500/300 4 inch Front Box Kit one BDS032401, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4 inch Diesel - 5.5 inch Gas two BDS85752, Shock- 27.40 x 16.20 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2 two BDS85759, Shock- 29.80 x 17.60 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1 |
| 3 Inch Block Kit / FOX 2.0 Performance Series | BDS696FS | Yes | one BDS012317, 2013 Ram 3500 3 inch Rear Box w/4 inch axle one BDS012401, 2013-18 Ram 2500/300 4 inch Front Box Kit one BDS032401, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4 inch Diesel - 5.5 inch Gas two FOX98224752, Fox 2.0 Shock 28.25 x 17.15 x 2- S50/EB1 two FOX98224759, Fox 2.0 Shock 30.05 x 18.45 x 2- EB1/EB1 |
| 3 Inch Block Kit / NX2 Nitro Series | BDS696H | Yes | one BDS012317, 2013 Ram 3500 3 inch Rear Box w/4 inch axle one BDS012401, 2013-18 Ram 2500/300 4 inch Front Box Kit one BDS032401, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4 inch Diesel - 5.5 inch Gas two BDS85752, Shock- 27.40 x 16.20 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2 two BDS85759, Shock- 29.80 x 17.60 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1 |
Fits:
- 2013-2018 Ram 3500
Part #: BDS1778FS, BDS1778H, BDS696FS, BDS696H
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