{"product_id":"stu-bds1780fs","title":"BDS 2013-2018 RAM 3500 4WD,GAS,5.5\" 4-LINK LIFT,4\" BLOCK,6-BOLT,FOX 2.0 SHOCKS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand New BDS Suspension 5.5\" Lift Kit with Fox 2.0 Performance Shocks, 4-Link, \u0026amp; 4\" Block Kit (Part #BDS1780FS).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom_overview_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp 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, and brake line brackets. In the rear this kit utilizes a high-strength fabricated lift block, and longer u-bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFits:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRam\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013-2018 3500 4WD Gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNote:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.4L 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.\u003c\/li\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 a 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 5.5-6\" kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Tires \u0026amp; Wheels (Trimming may be required): 35 x 12.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace, 35 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace, or 37 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFOX 2.0 Performance Series:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal floating piston (IFP) monotube design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive 5\/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace-developed high-flow piston design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-specific valving to maximize performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting clear anodized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Lift Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coil Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Lift Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Lift Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear Lift Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can view and download the assembly instruction booklet \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0477\/6985\/files\/STU_BDS1608Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0477\/6985\/files\/STU_BDS1607Instructions_a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STU BDS1780FS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52231243333913,"sku":"STU BDS1780FS","price":2967.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0477\/6985\/files\/STU_BDS1780FS.jpg?v=1776450495","url":"https:\/\/southwestspeed.com\/products\/stu-bds1780fs","provider":"Southwest Speed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}