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

This kit is configured with NX2 Nitro Series shocks front and rear. NX2 shocks feature a nitrogen-charged twin-tube design, 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving, a 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 2019–2024 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 replacement radius arms, a forged drop pitman arm, a track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation hardware, and brake line brackets. A transfer case indexing ring and new transmission crossmember are included to allow use of the factory front driveshaft at this lift height. In the rear, the kit utilizes heavy-duty air bag spacers, a track bar relocation bracket, bump stop extensions, sway bar links, and a matched set of shocks.

Features

• Heavy-duty 4-link arms improve strength, handling, and caster control
• High-strength progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs for improved ride on any terrain
• Track bar relocation brackets to re-position axle front and rear
• Forged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles when lifted
• Front sway bar correction hardware to maintain handling performance
• HD transmission crossmember and transfer case indexing ring to correct front driveline angles and allow use of factory driveshafts
• Gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs manufactured from high tensile steel with properly sized wire diameter for maximum reliability without premature coil bind
• Heavy-duty air bag spacers, bump stop extensions, and sway bar links included for the rear
• Brake line brackets included
• Clearance for up to 37-inch tires

Specifications

• Lift Height: 5.5 inches
• Vehicle Fitment: 2019–2024 Ram 2500 4WD, Gas Engine, OE Rear Air Ride
• Front Springs: Gas-specific Pro-Ride progressive rate coil springs, high tensile steel construction
• Radius Arms: High-strength tubular construction, OE-style rubber bushing at frame mount, adjustable caster
• Shock options: FOX 2.0 Performance Series or NX2 Nitro Series (see variant descriptions)
• Includes: Radius arms, Pro-Ride coil springs, forged drop pitman arm, track bar drop bracket, sway bar relocation hardware, brake line brackets, transfer case indexing ring, HD transmission crossmember, rear air bag spacers, rear track bar relocation bracket, bump stop extensions, rear sway bar links, front and rear shocks

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8–10 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Tools Required: Cut Off Wheel or Equivalent, Step Drill Bit, Drill / Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment

Important Notes

• Exhaust modification is required to clear the front driveshaft. The 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.