BDS Suspension 8 Inch Lift Kit w/ 4-Link Ram 3500 2013-2018 4WD Diesel

Go big with the BDS Suspension engineered 8-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 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, sway bar links, bump stops, stainless steel brakelines 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 this kit utilizes a block and add-a-leaf combo or optional full replacement BDS Glideride leaf springs. Also included are new u-bolts, brake line brackets and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX Performance shocks.

4-Link Conversion

Convert 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. This 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.

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.

Leaf Springs

FOX 2.0 Performance Series

Indexing Ring Option 6 Bolt Indexing Ring

Features:

• Heavy duty 4-link improve strength, handling and caster control
• 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.
• 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
• Kits come standard with 6-Bolt indexing ring kit.
• 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
• 5 inch rear block in conjunction with a dual add-a-leaf net a level stance
• Blocks made of cast iron for high strength.
• Designed to provide correct pinion angles.
• Ram has an optional Aisin heavy-duty 6 speed transmission available in the 3500 trucks that utilize a different transfer case mounting bolt pattern (8-bolt).
• The 8-bolt kit also
• Includes an internal shaft seal extension and new shaft seal.

Fitment Notes (from BDS):

• Carrier bearing drop kit will be required for 2-piece rear drive shaft
• Some vehicles may require rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement

Specifications:

• Lift Height: 8.0 Inch
• Front Lift Height: 8.0 Inch
• Rear Lift Height: 5.0 Inch
• Drive: 4WD
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Warranty: Lifetime Replacement Warranty Extends to Cover all BDS Hard Parts

Options & Part Numbers:

Fits:

• 2013-2018 Ram 3500

Part #: BDS1614FS, BDS1614H, BDS1625FS, BDS1625H, BDS1790FS, BDS1790H, BDS1791FS, BDS1791H

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