BDS SUSPENSION
BDS SUSPENSION BDS1781H 5.5 INCH LIFT KIT RAM 3500 13-18 4WD GAS 4 INCH BLOCK NX2 NITRO SHOCKS
- SKU:
- BDS1781H
- MPN:
- BDS1781H
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
Improve the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 gas powered truck 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, 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 Spring
- Rear Lift Method: Block
- Shocks Included: Yes
- Front Lift Height: 5.5 inch
- Rear Lift Height: 4 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
Rear Lift Option Block Kit
- 4 Inch Block: Tail low to level stance
- Made of cast iron for high strength.
- Designed to provide correct pinion angles.
Shock Option NX2 Nitro Shocks
Tire 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
Kit Components:
- Includes one BDS012405, 03-up Dodge 3/4ton 4 Inch Rear, UPC Code 658848612352
- Includes one BDS012610, 2013 Ram 3500 6 inch Front Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612727
- 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 BDS85761, Shock- 33.00 x 19.25 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1, UPC Code 711745609709
Crafted with precision, the kit features gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, delivering progressive rates for a smooth ride across all terrain types. The inclusion of heavy-duty radius arm drop brackets ensures optimal suspension geometry, while the forged drop pitman arm and track bar relocation bracket maintain steering accuracy and improve handling.
In the rear, the kit is fortified with a high-strength fabricated lift block, longer U-bolts, and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks. This setup not only ensures a tail low stance, balanced for heavy loads, but also fortifies the overall suspension performance.
Further enhancing this kit's capabilities are the HD transmission crossmember and t-case indexing ring, designed to correct driveline angles, allowing seamless use of factory driveshafts. The overall design prioritizes functionality without compromising ride quality, making it ideal for both daily driving and rugged off-road adventures.
This kit is fully equipped with everything you need, including specific components for models with dual-piece rear drive shafts. Whether towing heavy loads or tackling challenging terrain, the BDS1781H Lift Kit is designed to handle it all with style and precision, ensuring your RAM 3500 stands out both in performance and aesthetics.