BDS 3 Inch Lift Kit | Dodge Ram 2500 (2003-2013) & 3500 (2003-2012) 4WD Gas | 4 Inch Axle | FOX 2.0 Performance Series

Configured for trucks with a 4 Inch rear axle tube and includes FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP nitrogen-charged shocks front and rear for improved ride quality and off-road performance.

Overview

This 3-inch lift kit from BDS Suspension is designed for 2003–2013 Dodge RAM 2500 and 2003–2012 RAM 3500 4WD gas-powered trucks. The kit improves stance, performance, and capability while providing clearance for up to 35-inch tires. Up front, it includes gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, a heavy-duty adjustable track bar, fixed-length tubular upper and lower control arms, fixed-length sway bar links with stud eliminator, and precision-tuned nitrogen-charged shocks. The rear utilizes heavy-duty cast steel blocks, longer u-bolts, and a matching set of shocks. All control arms feature greaseable, heavy-duty round tubular construction and are designed to properly position the axle while allowing adjustment for correct caster and pinion angles.

Features

• Heavy-duty tubular short arms improve strength, handling, and caster control
• Front high-strength progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs for a smooth ride on any terrain
• Front HD adjustable track bar to re-center and re-position the front axle
• Front sway bar correction links with stud eliminator to maintain handling performance
• Available with NX2 Nitro Series or FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP nitrogen-charged shocks front and rear
• Rear heavy-duty cast steel blocks and longer u-bolts
• Up to 35-inch tire clearance

Specifications

• Lift Height: 3 inches
• Fitment: 2003–2013 Dodge RAM 2500 4WD (Gas) | 2003–2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4WD (Gas)
• Front coil springs: Full-length, gas-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride; manufactured from high tensile steel with properly sized wire diameter
• Track bar: Built from 1-3/8-inch solid steel stock; pre-assembled with bushings; bolts to factory mounting points
• Control arms: Fixed-length, greaseable, heavy-duty round tubular upper and lower
• Rear lift: Heavy-duty cast steel blocks with longer u-bolts
• Shock options: NX2 Nitro Series or FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP nitrogen-charged

Installation

• Estimated Time: 6–8 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate

Important Notes

• Measure rear axle tube before ordering. Some 4-inch axle models have dual overloads that will require #4063 u-bolts.
• Rear lift options will not fit dually applications.
• Not recommended for Power Wagon models.
• Will not fit commercial chassis (Cab and Chassis) models.