Name: 5.5" Perf. Elite Lift Kit W/ 4-Link Gas - W/O Overload - BDS1694FPE
Brand: BDS
SKU: BDS1694FPE
Price: 5317.65 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU:

BDS1694FPE

UPC:

840416407228

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5.5" Perf. Elite Lift Kit W/ 4-Link Gas - W/O Overload - BDS1694FPE

Raise your RAM 3500 gas powered truck to the next heights with this 5.5-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion from BDS Suspension. 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 and conversion brackets forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction sway bar relocation brake line brackets and precision tuned NX2 or FOX 2.0 nitrogen charged shocks. At this height the 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 a high-strength steel 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: 8 Hrs
Installation Difficulty: moderate
Installation Tools: Cut Off Wheel or Equiv-bit unibit Step Drill Bit-drill-puller pitmanArm-welder
Rear Lift Height: 5IN
Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
Rear Lift Method: Block
Front Lift Height: 5-5IN
Rear Lift Option: Without Factory Rear Overload Leaf
Indexing Ring Option: 8 Bolt
Shocks Included: Yes

Notes-

Exhaust modification is required to clear the front driveshaft. The vehicle can be driven w/o a front driveshaft to an exhaust shop.
ADEF tank relocation bracket(part# 122409)is required for this kit to work with Dually or Mega Cab Models with Aisin Transmissions (8-bolt).

BDS Suspension Part # BDS1694FPE

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.