{"product_id":"6-inch-lift-kit-w-4-link-ram-3500-w-rear-air-ride-13-18-4wd-diesel-6-bolt-nx2-nitro-series","title":"6 Inch Lift Kit w\/ 4-Link | Ram 3500 w\/ Rear Air Ride (13-18) 4WD | Diesel - 6 Bolt \/ NX2 Nitro Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt to outperform, BDS Suspension engineered a 6-inch lift kit with 4-Link conversion for your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck that will surely impress. Works only on trucks equipped with factory rear air ride. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp front the lift kit includes diesel-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the rear this kit utilizes a high-strength fabricated lift block, heavy duty air bag spacers, longer u-bolts and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4-Link Conversion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvert 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro-Ride Coil Springs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of full-length, diesel-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs are supplied to provide the correct lift height and smooth, predictable ride across various terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteering Correction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis Kit Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndexing Ring Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e NX2 Nitro Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBDS Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BDS1648H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty 4-link improve strength, handling and caster control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront high strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront track bar relocation bracket to re-position axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront sway bar correction to maintain handling performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD transmission crossmember and t-case indexing ring to correct front driveline angles and allow use of factory driveshafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series IFP gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTire \u0026amp; Wheel Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37 x 12.5 tire on a 17 x 9 wheel with 4.5\" backspacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37 x 12.5 tire on a 17 x 9 wheel with 5.625\" backspacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37 x 12.5 tire on a 20 x 9 wheel with 5.625\" backspacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated install time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step Drill Bit, Drill \/ Bit Set, Pitman Arm Puller, Welding Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with two piece rear drive shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome vehicles may require rear driveshaft spacer kit 122007 to maintain adequate rear driveshaft engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDRW models fit inner wheel clearance to the upper u-bolt plate on 6\" kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits OE equipped air ride systems only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BDS Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717576626261,"sku":"BDS1648H","price":2808.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/5868\/8853\/files\/bds_ram_1648FH_1650H_1652H_c29ed33b-012d-44fa-b60a-ec28322b4702.jpg?v=1783717097","url":"https:\/\/padoverland.com\/products\/6-inch-lift-kit-w-4-link-ram-3500-w-rear-air-ride-13-18-4wd-diesel-6-bolt-nx2-nitro-series","provider":"PAD Overland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}