BDS 6 Inch Lift Kit w/ 4-Link | Ram 2500 w/ Rear Air Ride (2014-2018) 4WD Diesel | NX2 Nitro Series

Configured with NX2 Nitro Series nitrogen-charged twin-tube shocks featuring a 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving, dual-welded ends for increased strength, a 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston, self-lubricating seals, and a silver powder coat finish.

Overview

BDS Suspension engineered this 6-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for 2014–2018 RAM 2500 diesel-powered trucks equipped with factory rear air ride. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up with clearance for up to 37-inch tires. Up front, the kit features diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, 4-Link control arms with conversion mounts, a forged drop pitman arm, track bar bracket for steering correction, bump stops, brake line brackets, and precision-tuned shocks. A transfer case indexing ring and new transmission crossmember are supplied to allow use of the factory front driveshaft. In the rear, the kit utilizes heavy duty air bag spacers, a track bar relocation bracket, bump stop extensions, sway bar links, and a matching set of shocks. New air ride leveling sensor brackets are included to re-position the ride height sensors, maintaining full air bag range of motion at the lifted height.

Features

• Heavy duty 4-link arms improve strength, handling, and caster control
• High strength progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs for a smooth ride on any terrain
• Track bar relocation brackets to re-position the front and rear axle
• Forged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles
• Front sway bar correction to maintain handling performance
• HD transmission crossmember and transfer case indexing ring to correct front driveline angles and allow use of factory driveshafts
• Air ride leveling sensor brackets to re-position ride height sensors and maintain full air bag range of motion
• Heavy duty air bag spacers for rear lift
• Bump stop extensions and brake line brackets included
• Choice of BDS NX2 Nitro Series or FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks

Specifications

• Lift Height: 6 inches
• Vehicle Fitment: 2014–2018 RAM 2500 4WD Diesel with factory rear air ride
• Tire Clearance: Up to 37 inches
• 4-Link brackets: High-strength 1/4-inch steel construction
• Pro-Ride coil springs: Full-length, diesel-specific, progressive rate, manufactured from high tensile steel
• Suspension type: 4-Link conversion from factory stamped steel radius arms

Installation

• Estimated Time: 7–9 hours
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Tools Required: Step Drill Bit, Drill / Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment

Important Notes

For OE Air Ride systems only.