SKU: BDS690H

BDS Suspension 3 Inch Lift Kit Dodge Ram 2500 03-13 & 3500 03-12 4WD Diesel 4 Inch Axle NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS690H)

Regular price $1,476.65


Take your 2003-2013 Dodge RAM 2500 and 2003-2012 RAM 3500 4WD diesel powered truck to the next level with this 3-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 35 inch Tires. The BDS 3-inch lift kit features fixed length, greaseable, heavy-duty round tubular construction upper and lower control arms that position the axle properly and adjust for proper caster and pinion angles.

Up front the lift kit includes diesel-specific Pro-Ride coil springs, heavy duty adjustable track bar, fixed length tubular upper and lower control arms, fixed length sway bar links with stud eliminator, 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.

HD Adjustable Track Bar

Maintain proper handling and steering geometry with the BDS high strength adjustable track bar that allows you to recenter the front axle at a variety of lift heights. Built from 1-3/8 inch solid steel stock, the track bar comes pre-assembled with bushings and is ready to bolt into the factory mounting points.

  • Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
  • Rear Lift Method: Block
  • Shocks Included: Yes
  • Front Lift Height: 3 inch
  • Rear Lift Height: 2 inch

1. Measure rear axle tube before ordering.  Some 4 inch axle models have dual overloads that will require #4063 u-bolts.

2. Rear lift options will not fit dually applications.

3. Not recommended for Power Wagon models.

4. Will not fit commercial chassis (Cab and Chassis) models.

  • 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 Internal Floating Piston gas shocks to improve ride and offroad performance

Axle Diameter -4 Inch Axle

The Dodge Ram truck has 2 different rear axle diameters. Please measure your rear axle and select the appropriate rear kit for your vehicle.

Shock Option NX2 Nitro Series

  • Nitrogen-charged
  • Twin-tube design
  • 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving
  • Dual-welded ends for increased strength
  • 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston
  • Self-lubricating seals
  • Silver powder coat finish

Kit Components:

  • Includes one BDS012207, 03-13 Dodge 2500 2 Inch Rear Box w/4, UPC Code 658848612093
  • Includes one BDS012304, 03-13 Dodge 2500 3in Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612192
  • Includes one BDS032301, Dodge 2500 3 inch Coil Spring (diesel), UPC Code 658848616336
  • Includes two BDS85700, Shock- 25.20 x 15.20 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2, UPC Code 711745609495
  • Includes two BDS85759, Shock- 29.80 x 17.60 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1, UPC Code 711745609686

Specifications

Brand BDS Suspension
Part Number BDS690H
UPC 840416420456
Lift Height 3.0 Inch
Front Lift Height 3.0 Inch
Rear Lift Height 2.0 Inch
Drive 4WD
Fuel Type Diesel
Tire Size 35 Inch
Shock Style NX2 Nitro Shocks
Shocks Included Yes
Finish Powdercoat
Color Silver
Sold As Kit
Country of Origin USA
Warranty Lifetime Replacement Warranty Extends to Cover all BDS Hard Parts
Number of Boxes 5
Package Size (L x W x H) 14.5 x 6.5 x 6 in
44.5 x 10.5 x 9 in
28 x 14.5 x 8 in
23.5 x 3 x 3 in
23.5 x 3 x 3 in
Package Weight 180.3 lb

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Fitment

  • 2003-2004 Dodge Ram 2500
  • 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500
  • 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 ST
  • 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie
  • 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT
  • 2005-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie
  • 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon
  • 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Sport
  • 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Sport
  • 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 2500 TRX4
  • 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 2500
  • 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 SXT
  • 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 TRX
  • 2011-2013 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn
  • 2011 Ram 2500
  • 2011 Ram 3500 SXT
  • 2011-2012 Ram 3500 ST
  • 2011-2013 Ram 2500 ST
  • 2011-2012 Ram 3500
  • 2011-2012 Ram 3500 SLT
  • 2011-2013 Ram 2500 SLT
  • 2011-2013 Ram 2500 Laramie
  • 2011-2013 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
  • 2011-2012 Ram 3500 Laramie
  • 2012-2013 Ram 2500 Outdoorsman
  • 2012-2013 Ram 2500 R/T
  • 2013 Ram 2500 Big Horn
  • 2013 Ram 2500 Lone Star
  • 2013 Ram 2500 SXT
  • 2013 Ram 2500 Tradesman

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