BDS SUSPENSION
BDS SUSPENSION BDS1643FS 4 INCH LIFT KIT RAM 3500 W/ REAR AIR RIDE 13-18 4WD DIESEL FOX 2.0 PERFORMANCE SHOCKS
- SKU:
- BDS1643FS
- MPN:
- BDS1643FS
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
Improve the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck equipped with factory rear air ride by installing 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, heavy duty air bag spacer, 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.
- Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
- Rear Lift Method: Block
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Front Lift Height: 4 inch
- Rear Lift Height: 3 inch
- The carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with two piece rear drive shaft.
- Some vehicles may require rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement.
- 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
FOX 2.0 Performance Series
- 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
Tire Size: 37 x 12.5 Tire Size 2: 37 x 12.5 Wheel Diameter: 17 x 9 Wheel Diameter 2: 20 x 9 Back Spacing: 5.625/5.625
Kit Components:
- Includes one BDS012318, Ram 3500 Auto Level Air Suspension 3 inch Rear, UPC Code 711745611467
- Includes one BDS012401, 2013-18 Ram 2500/300 4 inch Front Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612321
- Includes one BDS032401, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4 inch Diesel - 5.5 inch Gas, UPC Code 658848616367
- Includes two FOX98224752, Fox 2.0 Shock 28.25 x 17.15 x 2- S50/EB1
- Includes two FOX98224758, Fox 2.0 Shock 27.95 x 17.35 x 2- EB1/EB1, UPC Code 692878899062
The front of the kit features premium diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, which provide a smooth and predictable ride, ensuring that you can tackle any terrain with confidence. The inclusion of heavy-duty radius arm drop brackets, along with a forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket, optimizes steering correction, maintaining precise handling and stability through every twist and turn.
In the rear, this lift kit brings together a robust fabricated lift block and an air bag spacer, along with extended u-bolts and a matching set of either NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks. These high-performance shocks enhance off-road capability and provide a plush ride quality, no matter the conditions.
Designed for durability and resilience, the kit components include a carrier bearing drop for two-piece rear drive shafts and comprehensive sway bar corrections for optimal handling performance. Additionally, the FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks feature a racing-developed high-flow piston design and an internal floating piston for superior ride quality that transitions seamlessly from on-road cruising to off-road adventures.
With this all-encompassing BDS lift kit, elevate your truck's stance and unlock its full potential, ensuring it stands out both on the asphalt and the trails. Whether you're out on the worksite or exploring the great outdoors, the BDS1643FS provides the perfect balance of robust performance and incredible style.