Rear lift provided by a Block Kit. Front bump stops are FOX 2.0 Factory Race Series Hydraulic Bump Stops, engineered for rough terrain and high-speed obstacle use, providing an additional layer of shock absorption at full suspension travel. Includes a 6-Bolt indexing ring kit, compatible with the standard Ram 3500 transfer case bolt pattern.
Overview
The BDS 6-inch Radius Arm Lift Kit for the Ram 3500 (2013–2018) 4WD Diesel replaces the factory front suspension with a full coilover conversion using FOX 2.5 Performance Elite coilovers, mounted in the factory coil spring bucket. Heavy-duty tubular steel radius arms correct caster while maximizing ground clearance. FOX 2.5 Performance Elite rear shocks are included. An optional FOX 2.0 hydraulic bump stop upgrade for the front is available to provide additional control when utilizing full suspension travel over rough terrain at speed. Rear lift is available via a block kit or multi-leaf progressive leaf springs, and transfer case indexing ring kits are available in 6-bolt and 8-bolt configurations to accommodate different Ram 3500 transmission options.
Features
- FOX 2.5 Performance Elite coilovers mount in the factory coil spring bucket
- FOX 2.5 Performance Elite rear shocks
- Optional auxiliary front shock absorber (FOX 2.0 Hydraulic Bump Stop)
- Heavy-duty tubular steel radius arms correct caster while maximizing ground clearance
- Front adjustable track bar allows the front axle to be re-centered after lift
- Front sway bar correction to maintain handling performance
- Rear lift available as block kit or multi-leaf progressive leaf springs
- Indexing ring kit available in 6-bolt (standard) or 8-bolt (Aisin transmission) configurations
Specifications
- Lift Height: 6 inches
- Application: 2013–2018 Ram 3500 4WD Diesel
- Front shocks: FOX 2.5 Performance Elite coilovers
- Rear shocks: FOX 2.5 Performance Elite
- Radius arms: Heavy-duty tubular steel construction
- Leaf springs (where selected): Cast iron multi-leaf progressive design; corrects pinion angle; eliminates lift blocks; reduces axle wrap; maintains factory payload weight ratings
- 6-bolt indexing ring kit included as standard; 8-bolt kit includes internal shaft seal extension and new shaft seal
Installation
- Estimated Time: 7–8 hours
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Required Tools: 8677 Chrysler ball joint separation tool (or equivalent), cut-off wheel or equivalent, plasma cutter, welding equipment
Important Notes
- Will not fit air ride equipped models
- Diesel models only
- Must be used with an aftermarket front drive shaft due to increased wheel travel
- The carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with the two-piece rear drive shaft
- Some vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit BDS122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement
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