BDS SUSPENSION
BDS SUSPENSION BDS1626H 8" 4-LINK LIFT KIT 2014-2018 RAM 2500 6.7L DIESEL 4WD | 2013-2018 RAM 3500 6.7L DIESEL 4WD
- SKU:
- BDS1626H
- MPN:
- BDS1626H
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
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" 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.
In addition to the coil springs/mounts, a new track bar relocation system is included to properly set the rear roll-center height and center the axle under the vehicle. The rear track bar relocation 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.
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. Manufactured from high tensile steel, our direct OE replacement coil springs are engineered with properly sized wire diameter. This results in maximum reliability without premature coil bind.
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.
Features & Benefits
- 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 IFP gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance
Recommended Tires & Wheels
(Trimming may be required)
- 40 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace
- 40 x 13.5 with 20 x 9 and 5.5 in. Backspace
Shock Option
NX2 Nitro Series
- 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
IMPORTANT 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.
INSTALLATION:
Installation Guides :
Est. Install Time :
8-10 hrsDifficulty Level :
DifficultSpecialty Tools Needed :
Step Drill Bit, Drill / Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment- Front Lift Method : Coil Spring
- Rear Lift Method : Coil Springs
- Shocks Included : Yes
- Front Lift Height : 8"
- Rear Lift Height : 6"
FITMENT:
Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Drive Type | Fuel Type | Position | Lift Height |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | Ram | 2500 | Big Horn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2014 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2014 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Limited | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2014 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Longhorn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2014 | Ram | 2500 | Lone Star | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2014 | Ram | 2500 | Outdoorsman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2014 | Ram | 2500 | SLT | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2014 | Ram | 2500 | ST | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2014 | Ram | 2500 | Tradesman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | Big Horn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Limited | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Longhorn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | Lone Star | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | Outdoorsman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | SLT | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | ST | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2015 | Ram | 2500 | Tradesman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | Big Horn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Limited | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Longhorn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | Limited | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | Outdoorsman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | SLT | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | ST | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2016 | Ram | 2500 | Tradesman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | Big Horn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Limited | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Longhorn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | Limited | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | Outdoorsman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | SLT | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | ST | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2017 | Ram | 2500 | Tradesman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | Big Horn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Limited | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Longhorn | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | Limited | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | Outdoorsman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | SLT | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | ST | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
2018 | Ram | 2500 | Tradesman | 4WD | DIESEL | ALL | ALL |
YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeFuel TypePositionLift Height2014Ram2500Big Horn4WDDIESELALLALL2014Ram2500Laramie4WDDIESELALLALL2014Ram2500Laramie Limited4WDDIESELALLALL2014Ram2500Laramie Longhorn4WDDIESELALLALL2014Ram2500Lone Star4WDDIESELALLALL2014Ram2500Outdoorsman4WDDIESELALLALL2014Ram2500SLT4WDDIESELALLALL2014Ram2500ST4WDDIESELALLALL2014Ram2500Tradesman4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500Big Horn4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500Laramie4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500Laramie Limited4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500Laramie Longhorn4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500Lone Star4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500Outdoorsman4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500SLT4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500ST4WDDIESELALLALL2015Ram2500Tradesman4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500Big Horn4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500Laramie4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500Laramie Limited4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500Laramie Longhorn4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500Limited4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500Outdoorsman4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500SLT4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500ST4WDDIESELALLALL2016Ram2500Tradesman4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500Big Horn4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500Laramie4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500Laramie Limited4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500Laramie Longhorn4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500Limited4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500Outdoorsman4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500SLT4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500ST4WDDIESELALLALL2017Ram2500Tradesman4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500Big Horn4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500Laramie4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500Laramie Limited4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500Laramie Longhorn4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500Limited4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500Outdoorsman4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500SLT4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500ST4WDDIESELALLALL2018Ram2500Tradesman4WDDIESELALLALL
Elevate your off-road adventure with the BDS Suspension BDS1626H 8" 4-Link Lift Kit, meticulously crafted for 2014-2018 RAM 2500 and 2013-2018 RAM 3500 models equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 4WD. This comprehensive lift kit is engineered to enhance your truckās stance, performance, and overall capability, providing ample clearance to accommodate up to 40" tires.
At the forefront, the kit features diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs designed for stability and handling, paired with heavy-duty 4-Link control arms that optimize suspension geometry. This upgrade significantly improves strength and road handling while offering a smoother ride across various terrains. The forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket ensure correct steering angles, making navigations effortless even on challenging off-road trails.
In the rear, BDS has focused on load-bearing capacity and ride quality. New outboard coil bucket seats mimic leaf spring mounting for added stability, along with minor drilling required for installation. This innovative design drastically minimizes coil bowing, improving the overall predictability of spring responses during travel.
In addition, the kit includes a thoughtfully designed track bar relocation system for proper roll-center height adjustment and an adjustable track bar. Extended sway bar links and a choice of NX2 Nitro or FOX performance shocks further enhance the overall driving experience, ensuring a balanced ride both on and off the road.
This lift kit is not just an upgrade; itās an investment in adventure. Ideal for enthusiasts looking to tackle rugged terrains, the BDS1626H 8" 4-Link Lift Kit promises robustness, improved handling, and a striking presence on the road. Transform your RAM into the ultimate off-road machine with unmatched capabilities and enhanced performance.