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SKU #: BDS-122618
MPN #: 122618
BDS Suspension Traction Bar Kit Dodge/Ram 03-13 2500 | 03-18 3500 4" Axle 0-8" Of Lift
Description
Take control of your truck’s performance with the BDS Suspension Traction Bar Kit, designed for 2003-2013 Ram 2500 and 2003-2018 Ram 3500 4WD models equipped with 4” diameter axle tubes and 0”-8” of lift. Engineered to enhance traction and eliminate axle wrap, this kit ensures your truck stays planted and delivers power to the ground where it belongs.Fabricated from 1.25” OD x 1/8” wall steel tubing, these heavy-duty traction bars bring unparalleled strength and durability to your suspension setup. Not just built for brute performance, their sleek tubular design also adds a rugged, aggressive look to your truck. The durometer-specific polyurethane bushings on each end provide smooth operation, reducing pinion angle changes during acceleration and eliminating the dreaded wheel hop. This kit includes a pair of traction bars, precision-engineered mounting brackets crafted from 3/16” steel plate, and all the hardware needed for a straightforward installation. Whether you’re hauling heavy loads, accelerating hard off the line, or just looking to tighten up your truck’s suspension, this kit is your ultimate solution for unmatched stability and performance. For trucks with lifts under 4", the traction bars mount downward to ensure proper clearance during suspension compression. Crew Cab Long Bed models may require minor body mount modifications for a seamless fit, but the result is well worth the effort. For power and stability like never before, Leave axle wrap and wheel hop in the dust and elevate your Ram’s performance with the BDS Suspension Traction Bar Kit. Combining form, function, and ferocity, this kit is the ultimate upgrade for your hardworking truck.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Body Mount modification may be needed for Crew Cab Long Bed Models.
- Compatible with 0"-8" lift kits, however, if installed on less than 4" of lift the bars will mount facing downward to allow sufficient clearance to the frame during suspension compression.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Reduce Rear Axle Wrap
- Tubular Design for Optimal Strength and Appearance
- Bars are Constructed from 1.25" OD x 1/8" Wall Steel Tubing
- Application Specific Mounting Brackets Made from 3/16" Steel Plate
- Durometer Specific Polyurethane Bushings
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 KITSWhile 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.
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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Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 4 reviews.
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Excellent Traction Bars
"Excellent traction bar, easy to install. Did end up welding brackets to the frame and axel."
The product itself is top notch. The shippin. . .
"The product itself is top notch. The shipping and service from was excellent as well. However the reason I am not giving this product a higher rating is because I needed to special order a drill bit once I received the product. If the description of the item would have included a note specifying the need for a 17/32 drill bit it would not be an issue. Or if BDS included the bit in the kit. . . . . however it took me an extra week to put the kit on my truck because of this."
Great product and SUPER FAST free shipping! A. . .
"Great product and SUPER FAST free shipping! A+++++"
Q&A
- Would I be able to put these onto a 1500?
- These would not be a direct fit for a 1500 application, they would need to be modified.
- What’s the total length of these?
- The bars themselves are going to be 54"
- Will these fit on a 3" lowered crew cab short bed?
- This kit is intended for us on stock and lifted applications. For trucks with less than 4" of lift, BDS recommends you flip the traction bars "upside down" so that the bent tube faces downwards to give more frame clearance under suspension compression. I would recommend looking over these installation instructions and making a sample bar even using a PVC pipe (or similar) at the same length as these bars (54") to see if you can tell if frame clearance would be an issue.
- This work if I have rear air bags? If not what do you have that would work? 2012 dodge ram 3500 4x4 Cummins mega cab
- We have several option just for that actually. Please give us a call and we can get you set up. 888-993-4373 Mon-Fri 6-6 pst. Thank you.
- I have a 2013 ram 3500 mega cab SRW with a 6 inch lift I'm just wondering if this Is a bolt on or a weld on kit
- This is a bolt on kit. -Ben