BDS 5 Inch Long Arm Lift Kit | 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD | w/ 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

BDS Suspension engineered this 5-inch lift kit with long arm conversion for the 2000–2001 Dodge RAM 1500 4WD to maximize performance on and off road. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 35-inch tires. The long lower control arms are built to reduce caster change through wheel travel, creating a more controlled feeling at the steering wheel. This 4-Link long arm system retains the factory triangulation of the arms to add stability to the suspension system.

Up front, the kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, all four control arms plus mounting bracket, a forged drop pitman arm, track bar bracket for steering correction, bump stops, sway bar drop brackets, and precision-tuned shocks. In the rear, this kit utilizes heavy duty cast steel blocks and add-a-leaf combo, longer u-bolts, and a matching set of shocks.

Pro-Ride Coil Springs

A pair of full-length, diesel-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and a smooth, predictable ride across various terrains. Manufactured from high tensile steel and engineered as a direct OE replacement with properly sized wire diameter, these springs deliver maximum reliability without premature coil bind.

Steering Correction

To optimize steering geometry once lifted, a forged drop pitman arm minimizes the steering angle. A heavy duty track bar drop bracket keeps the steering components in phase through suspension travel while recentering the front axle.

Features

• Tubular long arms reduce caster change and create more controlled feeling on and off road
• Heavy duty control arm brackets maintain proper suspension geometry
• Front high strength progressive rate coil springs for a smooth ride on any terrain
• Front track bar relocation bracket to re-position axle
• Forged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles
• Front sway bar correction to maintain handling performance
• Choice of BDS NX2 Nitro gas shocks or FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP gas shocks for improved ride and off-road performance

Specifications

• Lift Height: 5 inches
• System Type: 4-Link Long Arm Conversion
• Tire Clearance: Up to 35 inches
• Coil Springs: Diesel-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride, high tensile steel
• Rear Lift: Cast steel blocks and add-a-leaf combo with longer u-bolts
• Includes: Long lower control arms, all four control arms plus mounting bracket, forged drop pitman arm, track bar bracket, bump stops, sway bar drop brackets, shocks (variant dependent)

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Special Tools Required: Cut Off Wheel or equivalent, Pitman Arm Puller

Important Notes

• Will not fit vehicles manufactured prior to February 9, 1994 due to track bar stud size.
• The rear axle will be shifted forward in the wheel well.
• Single stabilizer may be replaced with dual stabilizer.
• May require exhaust modification.