BDS 6 Inch Lift Kit w/ Radius Arm | Ram 3500 Diesel w/ Rear Air Ride (2013-2018) 4WD | FOX 2.0 Performance Series

Configured with FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP nitrogen-charged shocks front and rear for improved ride quality and off-road performance.

Overview

This 6-inch radius arm lift kit from BDS Suspension is engineered for 2013–2018 RAM 3500 diesel-powered trucks factory-equipped with rear air ride. The kit is designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, providing clearance for up to 37-inch tires. Up front, the kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy duty radius arms, a forged drop pitman arm, track bar bracket for steering correction, bump stops, brake line brackets, and precision-tuned nitrogen-charged shocks. In the rear, the kit uses a high-strength fabricated lift block, heavy duty air bag spacers, longer u-bolts, and a matching set of rear shocks.

Features

• Heavy duty tubular radius arms for improved strength, handling, and caster control
• Diesel-specific progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs for a smooth, predictable ride on any terrain
• Front track bar relocation bracket to re-position the front 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
• High-strength fabricated rear lift block with heavy duty air bag spacers and longer u-bolts
• Available with BDS NX2 Nitro Series or FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP nitrogen-charged shocks

Specifications

• Lift Height: 6 inches
• Tire Clearance: Up to 37 inches
• Radius Arms: High-strength tubular construction with OE-style rubber bushing at frame mount and caster adjustment
• Coil Springs: Full-length, diesel-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride
• Rear Lift: Fabricated lift block with heavy duty air bag spacers and longer u-bolts
• Fitment: 2013–2018 RAM 3500 Diesel 4WD with factory rear air ride

Installation

• Estimated Time: 6–8 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Tools Required: Step Drill Bit, Drill / Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment

Important Notes

• Kits come standard with 6-bolt indexing ring kit. If equipped with a heavy-duty 8-bolt t-case, order 122813 in place of 122623.
• For rear leaf spring equipped models only: the carrier bearing drop (122405) is necessary for models equipped with a two-piece rear drive shaft.
• Some vehicles may require rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement.
• DRW models: fit inner wheel clearance to the upper u-bolt plate on 6-inch kits.
• Fits OE-equipped air ride systems only.