Name: 5.5"/4" Perf. Elite Lift Kit W/ 4-Link System - BDS1780FPE
Brand: BDS
SKU: BDS1780FPE
Price: 5327.65 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU:

BDS1780FPE

UPC:

840416409093

Description
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5.5"/4" Perf. Elite Lift Kit W/ 4-Link System - BDS1780FPE

Built to outperform BDS Suspension engineered a 5.5-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 gas powered truck that will surely impress. Designed to improve stance performance and capability this 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 springs 4-Link control arms with conversion mounts forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction bump stops brake line brackets and precision tuned NX2 or FOX 2.0 nitrogen charged shocks. In the rear this kit utilizes a high-strength fabricated lift block longer u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks. 4-Link Conversion Convert the factory stamped steel radius arms over to the BDS 4-link to optimize suspension geometry for better handling characteristics while adding strength and stability. This bolt-on upgrade utilizes high-strength 1/4-inch steel brackets that allow mounting of HD upper and lower control arms to correct axle positioning while limiting caster change throughout wheel travel. Pro-Ride Coil Springs A pair of full-length gas-specific progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth predictable ride across various terrains. Steering Correction To optimize steering geometry once lifted a 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 4-link improve strength handling and caster control
Front high strength progressive rate coil springs for a great 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
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

Details-

Installation Time: 7-9 Hrs
Installation Difficulty: difficult
Installation Tools: bit unibit Step Drill Bit-drill-puller pitmanArm-welder
Rear Lift Height: 4IN
Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
Rear Lift Method: Block
Front Lift Height: 5-5IN
Rear Lift Option: 4 Inch Block Kit
Shocks Included: Yes

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.
The carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with two-piece rear drive shaft.
Some vehicles may require a rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement
DRW models fit inner wheel clearance to the upper u-bolt plate on 5.5-6" kits

BDS Suspension Part # BDS1780FPE

Wearable Parts - Limited Lifetime Warranty BDS NX2 Series Shocks and BDS/Fox Performance Series Shocks: Shock oil seals are not covered by this Limited Lifetime Warranty because they are subject to wear over time and use. At BDS's discretion, leaking shock seals less than 2 years from date of purchase, free from contamination, damage, or abnormal seal wear due to misuse can be considered for repair or replacement under warranty. A shock absorber is a wear item and over time will experience diminished damping resistance due to normal component wear. This is not a defect in material or workmanship and is therefore not warrantable. Defects in material and workmanship do not include such things as dented cylinders or bent rods caused by obvious side impact, rust or corrosion. Fox Proprietary Shocks and Coil Overs: Fox Proprietary parts are covered by their warranty and are not included in the BDS Warranty. BDS may offer to assist with the warranty of defective product, at our discretion. Other warranty concerns should be handled through the Fox Service program. Leaking shock seals less than 1 year from date of purchase, free from contamination, damage, or abnormal seal wear due to misuse can be considered for Warranty. FOX service information can be found here: https://www.ridefox.com/service.php?m=truck Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends: These items are subject to normal wear over time. However, Ball Joints and Tie Rod ends less than 3 years from the date of purchase, that have been properly greased, maintained, and do not show signs of abnormal use can be considered for warranty. BDS Suspension's obligation under all warranties is limited to the repair or replacement, at BDS's option, of the defective material. BDS will cover the cost of ground shipping on warranty items, and a return shipping label if we require the warranty part to be returned to us. Any cost of removal, installation or reinstallation, expedited freight charges, incidental or consequential damages are expressly excluded from these warranties. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.