{"product_id":"bds-suspension-6-inch-lift-kit-long-arm-dodge-ram-2500-3500-2008-4wd-gas-leaf-springs-4-inch-axle-nx2-nitro-bds689h","title":"BDS Suspension 6 Inch Lift Kit Long Arm Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 2008 4WD Gas Leaf Springs 4 Inch Axle NX2 Nitro (BDS689H)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt to outperform, BDS Suspension engineered a 6-inch lift kit with long arm conversion for your 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 and 3500 4WD gas powered truck that maximizes performance on and off road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to improve stance, performance, and capability, this kit includes everything necessary to set your truck up right with clearance for up to 37 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long arm long arm system retains the factory triangulation of the arms which adds to the stability of the suspension system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp front the lift kit includes gas-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Ride Coil Springs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of full-length, gas-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteering Correction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Lift Method: Coil Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Lift Method: Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShocks Included: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Lift Height: 6 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Lift Height: 4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure rear axle tube before ordering. Some 4 inch axle models with dual overloads will require u-bolt 4068.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Wagon applications require sway bar link kit 122401. The Power Wagon has a 2 inch taller ride height, so net lift gain will be 4 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf driveline vibration occurs, order transfer case index kit 122801 or 122802.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your Truck has had the steering gear box changed and the sector shaft diameter measures 1-1\/2 inch-1-5\/8 inch you will need to add part BDS082404 to your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubular long arms reduce caster change and create more controlled feeling on and off road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty control arm 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\u003eBDS NX2 gas or FOX performance series Internal Floating Piston gas shocks to improved ride and offroad performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear Lift Option\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Springs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates any need for a lift block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces axle wrap and creates a more controlled and stable feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-leaf progressive design for a smooth ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains factory payload weight ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxle Diameter 4 Inch Rear Axle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dodge Ram truck has 2 different rear axle diameters. Please measure your rear axle and select the appropriate rear kit for your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShock Option\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNX2 Nitro Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen-charged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin-tube design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-stage velocity-sensitive valving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-welded ends for increased strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-3\/8-inch high-flow piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-lubricating seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two BDS002508, 03-05 Dodge 3\/4 ton 5in Rear Spring, UPC Code 658848611294\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one BDS012602, 08 Ram 6 Inch Long Arm Box kit, UPC Code 658848612680\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one BDS012801, Dodge Control Arm Mounts, UPC Code 658848612840\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one BDS012802, Dodge Control Arm Box Kit, UPC Code 658848612857\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one BDS032601, 03-12 Dodge Ram 2500(gas) 6 Inch Coil Kit, UPC Code 658848616411\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two BDS85750, Shock- 27.40 x 16.20 x 2-3\/8 - S50\/EB2, UPC Code 711745609600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two BDS85761, Shock- 33.00 x 19.25 x 2-3\/8 - EB1\/EB1, UPC Code 711745609709\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes four UBT4067, 9\/16 x 4 x 12-1\/2 Round U-bolt, UPC Code 711745613003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDS Suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDS689H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e840416420425\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eLift Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFront Lift Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eRear Lift Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eShock Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNX2 Nitro Shocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eShocks Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowdercoat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime Replacement Warranty Extends to Cover all BDS Hard Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eNumber of Boxes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003ePackage Size (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 x 14.5 x 3 in\u003cbr\u003e19 x 12 x 6 in\u003cbr\u003e28 x 14.5 x 8 in\u003cbr\u003e44.5 x 10.5 x 9 in\u003cbr\u003e28 x 14.5 x 8 in\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 3 x 3 in\u003cbr\u003e0 x 3 x 3 in\u003cbr\u003e0 x 4 x 12.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003ePackage Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e474.6 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PTXGGbs1gNE?si=1GpLcQ221NQ7pXVC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch the BDS Suspension Video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 3500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Big Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 2500 ST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 3500 ST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SXT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Dodge Ram 3500 SXT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCALIFORNIA WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - 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