{"product_id":"stu-bds1788fs","title":"BDS 2013-2018 RAM 3500 4WD,DIESEL,6\" LIFT,4\" REAR BLOCK,8-BOLT,FOX 2.0 SHOCKS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand New BDS Suspension 6\" Lift Kit with FOX 2.0 Shocks \u0026amp; 4\" Block Kit (Part #BDS1788FS).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove the ride and style of your 2013-2018 RAM 3500 diesel powered truck with this 6-inch lift kit 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, radius arms drop brackets, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, bump stops, brake line brackets and precision tuned nitrogen charged shocks. In the rear this kit utilizes a high-strength fabricated lift block and longer u-bolts.\u003c\/p\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013-2018 3500 4WD Diesel with 8-Bolt Indexing Ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNotes:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRam has an optional Aisin heavy-duty 6 speed transmission available in the 3500 trucks that utilize a different transfer case mounting bolt pattern (8-bolt). Otherwise, use 6-bolt kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 8-bolt kit also includes an internal shaft seal extension and new shaft seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe carrier bearing drop is necessary for models equipped with the two-piece rear drive shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicles equipped with a Manual T-case requires BDS122423 Manual transfer case shifter extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicles equipped with a 2-piece rear drive shaft (carrier bearing), require BDS122406 Carrier bearing drop.\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\u003eRecommended Tires \u0026amp; Wheels (Trimming May Be Required): 37 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 5.625 in. Backspace, 37 x 12.5 with 18 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace, or 37 x 12.5 with 20 x 9 and 4.5 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 radius arm drop brackets maintain proper suspension geometry\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCoil Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Lift Height:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e6\"\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 or instruction booklet \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southwestspeed.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/STU_BDS1617Instructions.pdf\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southwestspeed.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/STU_BDS1617Instructions_a.pdf\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STU BDS1788FS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52231244251417,"sku":"STU BDS1788FS","price":2494.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0477\/6985\/files\/STU_BDS1787FS.jpg?v=1776802693","url":"https:\/\/southwestspeed.com\/products\/stu-bds1788fs","provider":"Southwest Speed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}