BDS 5.5 Inch Lift Kit w/ Radius Arm | Ram 2500 (2019-2026) 4WD Gas | NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

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

Overview

This 5.5-inch radius arm lift kit from BDS Suspension is designed for 2019–2026 Ram 2500 4WD gas-powered trucks. The kit provides clearance for up to 37-inch tires and includes everything needed for a complete lift. Up front, it features gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy-duty replacement radius arms, a forged drop pitman arm, a track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation, and brake line brackets. A transfer case indexing ring and new HD transmission crossmember are included to correct front driveline angles and allow use of the factory front driveshaft. In the rear, progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs, a track bar relocation bracket, bump stop extensions, and sway bar links are supplied.

Features

• Heavy-duty 4-link radius 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 axle front and rear
• 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
• Choice of BDS NX2 Nitro Series, FOX 2.0 Performance Series, or FOX 2.5 Performance Elite shocks
• Provides clearance for up to 37-inch tires

Specifications

• Lift Height: 5.5 inches
• Vehicle Fitment: 2019–2026 Ram 2500 4WD Gas
• Radius Arms: High-strength tubular construction, mount in factory location, caster adjustable, OE-style rubber bushing at frame mount
• Coil Springs: Full-length, gas-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride; manufactured from high tensile steel with properly sized wire diameter
• Includes front and rear Pro-Ride coil springs, HD radius arms, forged drop pitman arm, track bar brackets, sway bar relocation hardware, bump stop extensions, brake line brackets, HD transmission crossmember, and transfer case indexing ring

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8–10 hours
• Difficulty: Difficult

Important Notes

• Will NOT fit air-ride equipped models
• Gas models only
• Will NOT fit Power Wagon models
• Exhaust modification is required to clear the front driveshaft. Vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop
• Trucks equipped with a manual shift transfer case will require Transfer Case Shifter Extension — BDS122422