About this product
Up the ante of your RAM 3500 diesel truck equipped with factory rear air ride to the next level with this 6-inch 4-Link lift kit from BDS. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 37" tires.
Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, 4-Link control arm conversion, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation, brake line brackets, and custom-tuned 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 high strength steel lift blocks along with add-a-leaf springs, heavy duty air bag spacers, u-bolts 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, Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.
T-Case Indexing
At this height, driveline adjustments are necessary to allow the use of the factory driveshafts so a precision-built transfer-case indexing ring featuring ARP-studs can clock the transfer case and improve the front driveline operating angle. Additionally, a high clearance transmission crossmember supplied to allow sufficient clearance.
This Kit Configuration
- Indexing Ring Option: 8 Bolt
- Shock Option: FOX 2.0 Performance Series
- BDS Part Number: BDS1733FS
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 IFP gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance
Tire & Wheel Fitment
- 37 x 12.5 tire on a 20 x 9 wheel with 4.5" backspacing
- 37 x 13.5 tire on a 18 x 9 wheel with 5.625" backspacing
- 37 x 13.5 tire on a 20 x 9 wheel with 5.625" backspacing
Installation
- Estimated install time: 10 hrs
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Special tools: Drill / Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment
Important Notes
- Fits OE equipped air ride systems only
- Dually with 8-bolt Transmission (Aisin), require BDS122409 Def Relocation Kit
- Mega Cabs with 8-bolt Transmission (Aisin), require BDS122409 Def Relocation Kit
- Vehicles equipped with a Manual T-case requires BDS122423 Manual transfer case shifter extension
- Vehicles equipped with a 2-piece rear drive shaft (carrier bearing), require BDS122406 Carrier bearing drop.
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