BDS Suspension 8 Inch Lift Kit w/ 4-Link, Ram 3500 (19-24) 4WD, Diesel, With Factory Rear Overload Leaf, 8 Bolt, FOX 2.0 Performance Series Shocks

PN. BDS1731FS

A BDS Suspension lift kit raises your truck or SUV to make room for larger tires and add ground clearance, while correcting the geometry that matters for a good ride and safe handling. Each kit is engineered for the vehicle it fits, with components chosen to restore steering, driveline and suspension angles after the lift. BDS kits are offered with a choice of shock packages, so you can match the ride to how you use your vehicle, from daily driving and towing to trail and off-road use.

This part number is configured with rear lift: With Factory Rear Overload Leaf; indexing ring: 8 Bolt; shock: FOX 2.0 Performance Series Shocks. Front lift: 8 in (coil spring). Rear lift: 6 in (block). Clears tires up to 40 x 13.5. Recommended tire and wheel setups: 40 x 13.5 tires on 17 x 9 wheels with 5.5 in backspacing; 40 x 13.5 tires on 20 x 9 wheels with 5.5 in backspacing. Estimated installation time is 8-10 hrs, rated moderate. Installation notes: Does not fit OE equipped air ride systems; Recoil Traction Bars Recommended; Dually with 8-bolt Transmission (Aisin), require BDS122409 DEF Relocation Kit; Mega Cabs with 8-bolt Transmission (Aisin), require BDS122409 DEF Relocation Kit; Vehicles equipped with a Manual T-case requires BDS122423 Manual transfer case shifter extension; Vehicles equipped with a 2-piece rear drive shaft (carrier bearing), require BDS122406 Carrier bearing drop; This kit requires the use of an aftermarket front driveshaft (not provided) in addition to the (provided) indexing ring kit BDS122624 (6-bolt) or BDS122421 (8-bolt). Both must be installed, however due to variations between truck configurations we recommend installing the kit prior to taking measurements for the aftermarket front driveshaft to ensure correct length. Vehicle can be driven without front driveshaft. Kit was tested with a Drive Line Plus flange and driveshaft, however other high angle driveshaft options can be used.

Features and Benefits:

• 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 improve front driveline angles
• BDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series IFP gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance