BDS 5.5 Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | Ram 2500 w/ Rear Air Ride (2019-2024) 4WD Gas | NX2 Nitro Series Shocks

Configured with NX2 Nitro Series shocks front and rear. NX2 shocks feature a nitrogen-charged twin-tube design, 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

This 5.5-inch radius arm lift kit from BDS Suspension is designed for 2019–2024 Ram 2500 gas-powered trucks equipped with factory rear air ride. The kit improves stance, performance, and capability while providing clearance for up to 37-inch tires. Up front, the kit includes gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy-duty tubular radius arms, a forged drop pitman arm, a track bar drop bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation hardware, 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, the kit utilizes heavy-duty air bag spacers, a track bar relocation bracket to correct axle positioning, bump stop extensions, sway bar links, and a matched set of performance shocks.

Features

• Heavy-duty 4-link tubular radius arms improve strength, handling, and caster control; mount in factory location with OE-style rubber bushing at frame mount
• Gas-specific progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs manufactured from high tensile steel for correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride
• Track bar relocation brackets to re-center and re-position the front axle
• Forged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles once lifted
• Front sway bar relocation to maintain handling performance
• HD transmission crossmember and transfer case indexing ring to correct front driveline angles and allow use of factory driveshafts
• Heavy-duty rear air bag spacers for rear lift
• Rear track bar relocation bracket, bump stop extensions, and sway bar links included
• NX2 Nitro Series or FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks front and rear (selected by variant)

Specifications

• Lift Height: 5.5 inches
• Tire Clearance: Up to 37 inches
• Vehicle Fitment: 2019–2024 Ram 2500 4WD Gas w/ Factory Rear Air Ride
• Coil Springs: Full-length, progressive rate, high tensile steel Pro-Ride coil springs
• Radius Arms: High-strength tubular steel with caster adjustment and OE-style rubber frame bushing
• Pitman Arm: Forged drop design
• Rear Lift Method: Heavy-duty air bag spacers

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8–10 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Special Tools Required: Pitman Arm Puller

Important Notes

• Exhaust modification is required to clear the front driveshaft. Vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop.
• Fits OE-equipped Air Ride systems only.
• Trucks equipped with a manual shift transfer case will require Transfer Case Shifter Extension — BDS122422.