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BDS (1605H) 5.5 Inch Lift Kit - Ram 2500 (14-18) 4WD - Gas

BDS (1605H) 5.5 Inch Lift Kit - Ram 2500 (14-18) 4WD - Gas

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Take your 2014-2018 RAM 2500 gas powered truck to the next level with this 5.5-inch radius arm lift kit from BDS Suspension. Designed to improve stanceperformanceand capabilitythis kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 37" tires.

Up front the lift kit includes gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springsheavy-duty radius arm drop bracketsforged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correctionsway bar relocationbrake line brackets and precision tuned NX2 or FOX 2.0 nitrogen charged shocks.

At this heightthe transfer case needs to be indexed to allow use of the factory front driveshaft so an indexing ring and new transmission crossmember are supplied. In the rear this kit utilizes progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springstrack bar relocation bracket to correct axle positioningbump stop extensionssway bar links and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.

HD Radius Arms

In place of the factory stamped steel radius arms BDS supplies a pair of high-strength tubular radius arms. These arms mount into the factory location and offer caster adjustment for a wide range of lift heights along with an OE-style rubber bushing at the frame mount for smoothquietservice-free operation.

Pro-Ride Coil Springs

A pair of full-lengthgas-specificprogressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smoothpredictable ride across various terrains. Manufactured from high tensile steelour direct OE replacement coil springs are engineered with properly sized wire diameter. This results in maximum reliability without premature coil bind.

Steering Correction

To optimize steering geometry once lifteda forged drop pitman arm is used to minimize the steering angle and pair it with a heavy duty track bar drop bracket to keep them in phase through suspension travel while recentering the front axle.

  • Features

    • Heavy duty radius arm drop brackets maintain proper suspension geometry
    • BDS Suspension offers a huge assortment of truck, SUV and Jeep lift kits and truck accessories
    • High strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain
    • Track bar relocation brackets to re-position 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
    • BDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series IFP gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance

  • Quick Specs

    • 5.5 Inch Lift Kit - Ram 2500 (14-18) 4WD - Gas
    • Installation Time: 8-10 Hrs
    • Installation Difficulty: difficult
    • Installation Tools: bit unibit Step Drill Bit-drill-puller pitmanArm-welder
    • Rear Lift Height: 4_5 Inch
    • Front Lift Method: Coil Springs
    • Rear Lift Method: Coil Springs
    • Front Lift Height: 5_5 Inch
    • Shocks Included: Yes

  • Important Notes

    • 6.4L gas models will require exhaust modification to clear the front driveshaft. 5.7L gas models may require exhaust modification as well. The vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop for modifications to be made before reinstalling the driveshaft.

  • What's Included

    Qty Description
    1 x BDS012458 14-18 Ram 2500 4.5" Rear Coil Box Kit
    1 x BDS012610 2013 Ram 3500 6" Front Box Kit
    1 x BDS032401 2013-18 Ram 3500 / 2014-18 2500 Ram - Front Coils 4" Diesel - 5.5" Gas
    1 x BDS122616 Ram T-Case Index - Gas - 6 Bolt
    2 x BDS85752 Shock- 27.40 x 16.20 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2
    2 x BDS85756 Shock- 27.9 x 16.6 x 2-3/8 - Special/EB1

  • Brand Overview

    BDS Suspension operates with one guiding premise—to provide true value to the customer by engineering and manufacturing the highest quality aftermarket suspension lift kits, leveling kits and accessories for 4x4 off-road truck and Jeep enthusiasts. Our suspension products are priced competitively, and backed by the best lifetime warranty in the industry. We distribute our products direct to the consumer from this website or through our international network of factory trained expert dealer/installers.

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