Built to outperform, BDS Suspension engineered a 8-inch lift kit with long arm conversion for your 2009-2013 Dodge RAM 2500, 2009-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 diesel powered truck that maximizes performance on and off road. Designed to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 38 inch tires.

BDS built the long lower control arms to reduce caster change through wheel travel which creates a more controlled feeling in the steering wheel. This long arm long arm system retains the factory triangulation of the arms which adds to the stability of the suspension system.

Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, all four control arms plus mounting bracket, forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, bump stops, sway bar links, and precision tuned NX2 or FOX 2.0 nitrogen charged shocks. In the rear this kit utilizes heavy duty cast steel blocks, longer u-bolts, and a matching set of NX2 Nitro or FOX 2.0 Performance shocks.

Pro-Ride Coil Springs
A 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. Manufactured from high tensile steel, our direct OE replacement coil springs are engineered with properly sized wire diameter. This results in maximum reliability without premature coil bind.

Steering Correction
To 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.

Features & Benefits

• Tubular long arms reduce caster change and create more controlled feeling on and off road
• Heavy duty control arm brackets maintain proper suspension geometry
• 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
• FOX performance series IFP gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance

Recommended Tires & Wheels

• (Trimming may be required)
• 38 x 13.5 with 17 x 9 and 4.5 in. Backspace

Rear Lift Option

• Block Kit
• Blocks are made from cast iron for strength.
• Tapered for correct pinion angle.
• Steel pin and hole are offset to restore axle position.

Axle Diameter
4 inch Axle

Shock Option

• FOX 2.0 Performance Series
• 2-inch Impact extruded aluminum body
• Internal floating piston (IFP) monotube design
• CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends
• Massive 5/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft
• Race-developed high-flow piston design
• Application-specific valving to maximize performance
• Long-lasting clear anodized finish

Details:

• Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
• Rear Lift Method: Block
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 8 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 5 inch

Kit components:

Includes one BDS012516, Dodge 5 inch Rear Block Kit w/4 inch, UPC Code 658848612598
Includes one BDS012801, Dodge Control Arm Mounts, UPC Code 658848612840
Includes one BDS012802, Dodge Control Arm Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612857
Includes one BDS012803, 09-10 Dodge Long Arm Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612864
Includes one BDS032801, Dodge 8in Coil spring, UPC Code 658848616442
Includes one BDS122811, 2009-13 Ram 2500 6bolt Indexing Ring Kit, UPC Code 658848619832
Includes two FOX98224751, Fox 2.0 Shock 29.85 x 18.25 x 2- S50/EB1
Includes two FOX98224761, Fox 2.0 Shock 33.85 x 20.75 x 2- EB1/EB1