BDS SUSPENSION
BDS SUSPENSION BDS1651H 5.5 INCH LIFT KIT RAM 3500 W/ REAR AIR RIDE 13-18 4WD GAS NX2 NITRO SHOCKS
- SKU:
- BDS1651H
- MPN:
- BDS1651H
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
Improve the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 gas powered truck, equipped with rear air ride from the factory, with this 5.5-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 37 inch Tires.
Up front the lift kit includes gas-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 spacers, 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, gas-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 Spacers
- Rear Lift Method: Coil Spacers
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Front Lift Height: 5.5 inch
- Rear Lift Height: 6 inch
- 6.4L 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.
- The carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with two-piece rear drive shaft.
- Some vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement
- DRW models fit inner wheel clearance to the upper u-bolt plate on 5.5-6 inch kits
- 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
- 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
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
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 BDS012610, 2013 Ram 3500 6 inch Front Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612727
- Includes one BDS012618, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 Auto Level Air Suspension 6 inch Rear, UPC Code 658848612789
- Includes one BDS032401, 2013-2018 Ram 3500 / 2014-2018 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4 inch Diesel - 5.5 inch Gas, UPC Code 658848616367
- Includes one BDS122616, Ram T-Case Index - Gas - 6 Bolt, UPC Code 658848619702
- Includes two BDS85752, Shock- 27.40 x 16.20 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2, UPC Code 711745609624
- Includes two BDS85769, Shock- 30.95 x 18.15 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1, UPC Code 711745609761
Customized for optimal performance, this kit features gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, which deliver a smooth and predictable ride across diverse terrains. The inclusion of radius arm drop brackets and a forged drop pitman arm ensures proper steering correction, allowing you to maintain accurate control during your journeys. To further enhance driving dynamics, the kit incorporates heavy-duty track bar and sway bar correction brackets.
The rear lift system utilizes high-strength fabricated lift blocks and heavy-duty airbags that ensure a robust performance. With longer u-bolts and matched NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 performance shocks, you can expect exceptional stability, regardless of the terrain you encounter.
The BDS1651H kit also features advanced shock options, including nitrogen-charged NX2 shocks with a twin-tube design and velocity-sensitive valving. These shocks are engineered to absorb shocks efficiently, providing enhanced ride quality on and off the road.
Installation is straightforward, but note that certain modifications may be necessary for specific engine configurations concerning the exhaust. This lift kit also includes heavy-duty components like a transmission crossmember and t-case indexing ring, ensuring seamless use of factory driveline parts.
Elevate your RAM 3500 to new heights with the BDS1651H 5.5-inch Lift Kit, where rugged capability meets superior engineering for an unbeatable driving experience.