5.5 Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | Ram 3500 4WD Gas (2019-2024) | w/o Factory Rear Overload Leaf | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | BDS Suspension

Select this configuration for Ram 3500 trucks without factory rear overload leaf springs, paired with FOX 2.5 Performance Elite shocks front and rear. FOX 2.5 Performance Elite shocks feature a 2.5-inch impact extruded aluminum body, a massive 7/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft, an external reservoir that separates shock oil from high-pressure nitrogen, a DSC Dual Speed Compression Adjuster, and are fully serviceable for a lifetime of use.

Overview

This 5.5-inch radius arm lift kit from BDS Suspension is designed for 2019–2024 Ram 3500 4WD gas-powered trucks. The kit improves stance, performance, and capability while providing clearance for up to 37-inch tires. Up front, the kit includes gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy-duty replacement radius arms, a forged drop pitman arm, a track bar bracket for steering correction, sway bar relocation, brake line brackets, and precision-tuned nitrogen-charged shocks. A transfer case indexing ring and new transmission crossmember are included to allow use of the factory front driveshaft at this lift height. In the rear, the kit uses a high-strength fabricated lift block, longer U-bolts, and a matching set of shocks.

Features

• Heavy-duty tubular radius arms improve strength, handling, and caster control
• Gas-specific progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs for a smooth, predictable ride on any terrain
• Front track bar relocation bracket to re-position the front axle
• Forged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles
• Front sway bar correction to maintain handling performance
• HD transmission crossmember and transfer case indexing ring to correct front driveline angles and allow use of factory driveshafts
• Choice of NX2 Nitro Series or FOX Performance Series nitrogen-charged shocks for improved ride and off-road performance
• Provides clearance for up to 37-inch tires
• Rear kit includes high-strength fabricated lift block and longer U-bolts

Specifications

• Lift Height: 5.5 inches
• Vehicle Fitment: 2019–2024 Ram 3500 4WD Gas
• Radius Arms: High-strength tubular construction with OE-style rubber bushing at frame mount and caster adjustment
• Coil Springs: Full-length, gas-specific, progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs
• Rear Lift: High-strength fabricated lift block with longer U-bolts
• Includes transfer case indexing ring and HD transmission crossmember
• Includes brake line brackets
• Shock options: NX2 Nitro Series, FOX 2.0 Performance Series, or FOX 2.5 Performance Elite

Installation

• Estimated Time: 8–10 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Special Tools Required: Pitman Arm Puller

Important Notes

• Exhaust modification is required to clear the front driveshaft. The vehicle can be driven without a front driveshaft to an exhaust shop.
• A DEF tank relocation bracket (part# 122409) is required for this kit to work with Dually or Mega Cab models with Aisin Transmissions (8-bolt).
• If equipped with a manual transfer case, BDS122422 is required.
• Select the rear box kit based on whether your Ram has factory rear overload leaf springs.