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SKU #: BDS-691H MPN #: BDS690H

BDS Suspension 3" Lift Kit 03-13 Dodge 2500 | 3500 4WD

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Time to elevate your ride and see what you've been missing. Get the BDS 3" Lift Kit and you have everything you need to reach the next level on your Ram pickup. Why would you want a BDS 3" lift kit on your Ram? How about a better ride, both on AND off-road, along with a leveled stance for larger tire fitment. This kit features 3" front Pro-Ride Coil Springs that are applications specific to diesel models. These dual-rate springs provide great ride and performance in all conditions. Fixed length, greaseable, heavy-duty round tubular construction upper and lower control arms position the axle properly and adjust for proper caster and pinion angles.Fixed length sway bar links with stud eliminator converts the failure-prone stem style factory sway bar links to an eye-to-eye design, providing greater strength, longer service life, and greater range of motion. An adjustable front track bar is included, as well, to center the axle and provide additional strength.Not only is this kit designed to last, but so is the finish. Every bracket is electro-coated black to ensure long-term performance and good looks. SHOCK OPTIONS: NX2 Nitro Series Shocks - BDS NX2 series gas shocks offer impressive performance on and offroad. They use a nitrogen-charged, twin-tube design with 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving for lightning fast dampening and superior control. FOX 2.0 Series Shocks - Fox 2.0 performance series shocks have been tuned and tested by both FOX and BDS Suspension to maximize performance specific to each application and to every BDS Suspension system. The basic shock design is based on proven Fox Racing Shocks race products but re-designed to maximize the ride quality, handling, and control of your BDS equipped truck, whether on or off the road. STEERING STABILIZER OPTIONS: IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTE: All 2008.5+ model Rams have T-Style Steering from the factory and most 2003-2008 models have been retrofitted with this from the original Y-Style Steering. If you have a 2003-2008 model year and are uncertain as to which steering you have, look at how the current steering stabilizer mounts. If it is mounted using two u-bolts and a plate at the center of the tie rod, then you have the T-Style Steering and this kit is for you. However, if your current stabilizer mounts using a stud through a hole in the middle of the tie rod, then you have the Y-Style Steering. Single NX2 Nitro Series: NX2 Series of Shocks are built to take on any challenge but not empty your wallet. Durable and built with BDS suspension kits in mind, the large fluon banded piston is adaptable for any terrain and tough enough for any challenge. Dual NX2 Nitro Series: Is one not enough? Then upgrade to a dual steering stabilizer setup, which further enhances vehicle control and lessens side-to-side motion to a greater effect. Heavy off-roading requires a heavy suspension that can handle it but can still be smooth on asphalt. Dual FOX 2.0 Performance Series: Taking things even further is the dual FOX 2.0 setup. Built to last from the top up this performance setup will enhance control, reduce shimmy and bump steer, improve tire wear and front-end component life. Protect your investment and smooth out your rough spots before they leave you figuratively hanging. CARRIER BEARING DROP OPTION: A Carrier Bearing Drop Kit will be needed if you have a 2-Piece Rear Driveshaft to ensure the correct alignment and keep vibrations to a minimum. FRONT SWAY BAR DISCONNECTION OPTION: Get 30% more axle articulation with this sway bar disconnect kit. If you're REALLY going off-road and need to keep those front tires planted, get this installed today. IMPORTANT NOTES: Measure rear axle tube before ordering. Some 4" axle models have dual overloads that will require #4063 u-bolts. Rear lift options will not fit dually applications. Not recommended for Power Wagon models. Will not fit commercial chassis (Cab and Chassis) models.

Time to elevate your ride and see what you've been missing. Get the BDS 3" Lift Kit and you have everything you need to reach the next level on your Ram pickup. Why would you want a BDS 3" lift kit on your Ram? How about a better ride, both on AND off-road, along with a leveled stance for larger tire fitment. This kit features 3" front Pro-Ride Coil Springs that are applications specific to diesel models. These dual-rate springs provide great ride and performance in all conditions. Fixed length, greaseable, heavy-duty round tubular construction upper and lower control arms position the axle properly and adjust for proper caster and pinion angles.

Fixed length sway bar links with stud eliminator converts the failure-prone stem style factory sway bar links to an eye-to-eye design, providing greater strength, longer service life, and greater range of motion. An adjustable front track bar is included, as well, to center the axle and provide additional strength.

Not only is this kit designed to last, but so is the finish. Every bracket is electro-coated black to ensure long-term performance and good looks.

SHOCK OPTIONS:

  • NX2 Nitro Series Shocks - BDS NX2 series gas shocks offer impressive performance on and offroad. They use a nitrogen-charged, twin-tube design with 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving for lightning fast dampening and superior control.
  • FOX 2.0 Series Shocks - Fox 2.0 performance series shocks have been tuned and tested by both FOX and BDS Suspension to maximize performance specific to each application and to every BDS Suspension system. The basic shock design is based on proven Fox Racing Shocks race products but re-designed to maximize the ride quality, handling, and control of your BDS equipped truck, whether on or off the road.

STEERING STABILIZER OPTIONS:

  • IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTE: All 2008.5+ model Rams have T-Style Steering from the factory and most 2003-2008 models have been retrofitted with this from the original Y-Style Steering. If you have a 2003-2008 model year and are uncertain as to which steering you have, look at how the current steering stabilizer mounts. If it is mounted using two u-bolts and a plate at the center of the tie rod, then you have the T-Style Steering and this kit is for you. However, if your current stabilizer mounts using a stud through a hole in the middle of the tie rod, then you have the Y-Style Steering.
  • Single NX2 Nitro Series: NX2 Series of Shocks are built to take on any challenge but not empty your wallet. Durable and built with BDS suspension kits in mind, the large fluon banded piston is adaptable for any terrain and tough enough for any challenge.
  • Dual NX2 Nitro Series: Is one not enough? Then upgrade to a dual steering stabilizer setup, which further enhances vehicle control and lessens side-to-side motion to a greater effect. Heavy off-roading requires a heavy suspension that can handle it but can still be smooth on asphalt.
  • Dual FOX 2.0 Performance Series: Taking things even further is the dual FOX 2.0 setup. Built to last from the top up this performance setup will enhance control, reduce shimmy and bump steer, improve tire wear and front-end component life. Protect your investment and smooth out your rough spots before they leave you figuratively hanging.

CARRIER BEARING DROP OPTION:

A Carrier Bearing Drop Kit will be needed if you have a 2-Piece Rear Driveshaft to ensure the correct alignment and keep vibrations to a minimum.

FRONT SWAY BAR DISCONNECTION OPTION:

Get 30% more axle articulation with this sway bar disconnect kit. If you're REALLY going off-road and need to keep those front tires planted, get this installed today.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Measure rear axle tube before ordering. Some 4" axle models have dual overloads that will require #4063 u-bolts.
  • Rear lift options will not fit dually applications.
  • Not recommended for Power Wagon models.
  • Will not fit commercial chassis (Cab and Chassis) models.

RECOMMENDED TIRE AND WHEEL (Trimming may be required)

  • 35" x 12.50" w/17 x 9 and 5" back spacing

INSTALLATION

  • Estimated Installation: 6-8 hours
  • Difficulty Level (easy 1 - 5 complicated): 3
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
  • Heavy duty tubular short arms improve strength, handling and caster control
  • Front high strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain
  • Front HD adjustable track bar to re-position axle
  • Front sway bar correction to maintain handling performance
  • BDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series IFP gas shocks to improve ride and offroad performance
About BDS Suspension

BDS Suspension was started in 1996 by a business group who felt it was past time to create a suspension company that truly had the best interest of the off road consumer as its' foundation. With over 45 combined years experience with other major suspension companies, both buying and selling, the individuals that would make up the BDS name were frustrated by the lack of quality and the unwillingness to make things right by these 4x4 companies. So, they set out to create a suspension company that would be the best and made a list of the things they felt were not right and made it their mission to correct them.

One of the most important of these wrongs they were looking to right were that of other companies warranties. Too often, the standard protocol was that a broken or damaged part from another manufacturer was denied warranty because of abuse or neglect. For BDS, its simple, if it breaks, they'll replace it, and that is the motto in which they have based their entire warranty off of. So, they welcome you, try and break it, if you do, they'll replace it and probably try to determine a way to increase the rigidity of the product to ensure it never happens again.

BDS LIFT KITS

While most people whom have heard of BDS Suspension automatically think of "lift kits," that ony touches on the wide variety of suspension and steering related products that BDS offers. BDS understands that not everyone is after a complete lift kit, but still after the quality BDS products bring to the table. Some of our most popular products from BDS are replacement adjustable track bars and dual steering stabilizer kits that in many instances can be installed on a completely stock truck, or one that's leveled or lifted. Other popular "non lift kit" parts are leveling kits that include upgraded shocks, progressive rate coil springs, heavy duty control or radius arms, and even leaf springs.

SHOP BDS SUSPENSION LIFTS & MORE

When shopping for various BDS Suspension parts, we understand that all of the choices can be overwhelming! Shock options, dual steering stabilizers, replacement coil springs or spacers.....and the list goes on! As you're considering the right suspension upgrades for you and your truck, never hesitate to reach out to us for an honest opinion of what we'd recommend for your particular build and budget. Not everyone "needs" every option and we can help you weigh the benefits of each.

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