{"product_id":"bds-suspension-5-5-inch-lift-kit-w-4-link-ram-3500-2013-2018-4wd-gas","title":"BDS Suspension 5.5 Inch Lift Kit w\/ 4-Link Ram 3500 2013-2018 4WD Gas","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt to outperform, BDS Suspension engineered a 5.5-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 gas powered truck that will surely impress. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp front the lift kit includes gas-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-Link Conversion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvert the factory stamped steel radius arms over to the BDS 4-link to optimize suspension geometry for better handling characteristics while adding strength and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bolt-on upgrade utilizes high-strength 1\/4-inch steel brackets that allow mounting of HD upper and lower control arms to correct axle positioning while limiting caster change throughout wheel travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ride Coil Springs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of full-length, gas-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteering Correction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRear Lift Option Block Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty 4-link improve strength, handling and caster control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront high strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront track bar relocation bracket to re-position axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront sway bar correction to maintain handling performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD transmission crossmember and t-case indexing ring to correct front driveline angles and allow use of factory driveshafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series Internal Floating Piston gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Inch Block: Level to tail high appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of cast iron for high strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to provide correct pinion angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel stance front to rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates any need for a lift block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces axle wrap and creates a more controlled and stable feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-leaf progressive design for a smooth ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains factory payload weight ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Inch Block: Tail low to level stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notes (from BDS):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.4L 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with two-piece rear drive shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDRW models fit inner wheel clearance to the upper u-bolt plate on 5.5-6 inch kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift Height: 5.5 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Lift Height: 5.5 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: 4WD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel Type: Gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: Lifetime Replacement Warranty Extends to Cover all BDS Hard Parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTire Size: 35 x 12.5 Tire Size 2: 37 x 13.5 Wheel Diameter: 18 x 9 Wheel Diameter 2: 17 x 9 Back Spacing: 4.5\/5.625\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShocks Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Inch Block Kit \/ FOX 2.5 Performance Elite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDS1608FPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eone BDS012403, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 4-Link Box Kit (2of2)\u003cbr\u003eone BDS012516, Dodge 5 inch Rear Block Kit w\/4 inch\u003cbr\u003eone BDS012604, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 6 inch 4-Link Box Kit (1of2)\u003cbr\u003eone BDS032401, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 \/ 2014-2018 2500 Ram - 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