BDS New Product Announcement #270: 2017 RAM 2500 Lift Kits

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BDS Suspension is now offering a full lineup of suspension lifts and accessories for the 2017 RAM 2500 4WD trucks. These kits carry over from the current 2014-2016 RAM 2500 lift kits and have been test fit and confirmed compatible with the new 2017 models. This lineup includes 2-8" lifts and leveling kits for the standard RAM 2500 along with 4-6" lift options for the rear air ride equipped RAM 2500. BDS kits are designed to not only improve the appearance, ground clearance and offroad capability, but maintain on road comfort and drivability. As with all BDS products, these kits are backed by Factory Protection Plus for peace of mind wherever your adventures may take you. This includes BDS's no fine print warranty and a 5-year, 100,000-mile extended drivetrain warranty. Take your 2017 RAM 2500 to new heights with BDS Suspension.

Product Description

2017 RAM 2500 Lift Kits
2" Leveling Kits
3" Radius Arm Kits
4-6" Standard Kits
4"-6"-8" 4-Link Kits

Vehicle Fitment

2017 RAM 2500 4WD w/ Rear Coils
2017 RAM 2500 4WD w/ Rear AirRide

Factory Protection Plus
  • 5-year, 100K-mile Drivetrain Warranty
  • BDS’s exclusive No Fine Print Warranty

Diesel Kit ID Number(s)

Diesel Trucks w/ Rear Coils
#695H (2" Leveling Kit) - $373.35
#1624H (3" Radius Arm Kit) - $1852.94
#698H (4" Std Kit, R. Spacer) - $1391.60
#1601H (4" Std. Kit, R. Coil) - $1502.52
#1602H (4" 4Link Kit, R. Coil) - $2237.76
#1600H (6" Std. Kit, R. Coil) - $2064.20
#1604H (6" 4Link Kit, R. Coil) - $2733.58
#1626H (8" 4Link Kit, R. Coil) - $3530.14

Diesel Trucks w/ Rear Air Ride
#1631H (4" Std. Kit) - $1431.00
#1632H (4" 4Link Kit) - $2154.06
#1627H (6" Std. Kit) - $1918.74
#1628H (6" 4Link Kit) - $2588.12

Gas Kit ID Number(s)

Gas Trucks w/ Rear Coils
#695H (2" Leveling Kit) - $373.35
#1609H (4" Std Kit, R. Spacer) - $1391.60
#1610H (4" Std. Kit, R. Coil) - $1502.52
#1611H (4" 4Link Kit, R. Coil) - $2237.76
#1605H (5.5" Std. Kit) - $1928.48
#1606H (5.5" 4Link Kit) - $2597.86

Gas Trucks w/ Rear Air Ride
#1633H (4" Std. Kit) - $1431.00
#1634H (4" 4Link Kit) - $2154.06
#1629H (5.5" Std. Kit) - $1783.02
#1630H (5.5" 4Link Kit) - $2452.40

Available Accessories

FOX 2.0 IFP Performance Shocks
Dual Front Shock Hoop Kit (#122615)
- NX2 or FOX 2.0 shocks sold separately
FOX 2.0 Single Stabilizer (#98224018)
Dual Steering Stabilizer Brkt (#55370)
- Dual NX2 Stabilizers ea. (#85422)
- Dual FOX Stabilizer ea. (#98224016)
Adjustable Front Track Bar (#123202)
Adjustable Rear Track Bar (#122609)
HD Sway Bar Disconnects (#122414)
Carrier Bearing Drop Kit (#122405)
*additional accessories available, see website

*** Check the BDS website to verify details before ordering to ensure information is up-to-date with current offerings ***

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VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL

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2" Leveling Kit
2" Leveling Kit
3" Radius Arm Kit
3" Radius Arm Kit
4" Standard Lift Kit
4" Standard Lift Kit
6" 4-Link Lift Kit
6" 4-Link Lift Kit
8" 4-Link Lift Kit
8" 4-Link Lift Kit

BDS Suspension is now shipping suspension lifts and accessories for the 2017 RAM 2500 4WD trucks. Available in a range of heights and configurations to fit the standard and rear air ride equipped RAM 2500s, these kits are designed to improve the performance, functionality, and curb appeal of your late model RAM HD while retaining the handling characteristics and drivability RAM owners have come to expect. All kits are offered with your choice of BDS NX2-series gas shocks or upgrade to to the precision tuned FOX 2.0 gas shocks for superior performance. The 2017 lineup includes:

2" Leveling Kit: These 2" leveling kit use a pair of heavy-duty fabricated steel coil spacers to level the stance and allow for up to 35" tires to be installed. The spacers are pitched and indexed to work with the unique coil mount design of the late model RAM HD trucks and are secured to the coil bucket to maintain proper indexing when the coil springs are unloaded. Extended polyurethane front bump stops are used to control suspension compression along with your choice of BDS NX² series or FOX 2.0 gas shocks at all four corners.

3" Radius Arm Lift Kit: The 3" radius arm system gives all the benefits of a high performance system at a lower height designed for 35" tires. Along with progressive rate front coil springs, the kit includes heavy duty high clearance tubular radius arms with large 3.5" bushings, a solid stock turnbuckle style adjustable track bar, front and rear sway bar links with spherical bushings, 1.25" rear coil spacer, rear track bar bracket and your choice of shocks to round out this 3" radius arm kit.

4-6" Radius Arm Lift Kits: These standard kits are designed to retain the factory radius arms by relocating the frame mounting location using a pair of 1/4" steel drop brackets to maintain suspension geometry. The drop brackets key off the factory mounts and tie into the frame for extra strength. Also included in the kit are specially designed gas or diesel engine specific progressive rate ProRide front coil springs offering improved performance across all terrains. Heavy-duty fabricated front and rear track bar brackets, forged drop pitman arm, extended bump stops, brake line relocation brackets, sway bar links, and your choice of BDS NX² series gas shocks or FOX 2.0 performance gas shocks at each corner. Rear lift comes from a pair of fabricated coil spacers or ProRide progressive rate coils (depending on which kit). Also included on the 5.5-6" kits is a high clearance transmission crossmember and transfer case indexing ring to allow the use of the stock driveshafts. These kits allow for up to 37" tires to be installed.

4-6" 4-Link Lift Kits: These kits are designed to convert the factory radius arm over to a stronger 4-link design offering improved stability, handling and articulation. The kit is designed with 1/4" fabricated 4-link brackets that key into the factory radius arm pockets for added strength. The 4-link design improves handling and drivability by limiting castor change to less than 1-degree throughout wheel travel. These kits also include gas or diesel engine specific progressive rate front ProRide coil springs, front and rear track bar brackets, a forged drop pitman arm, extended bump stops, brake line relocation brackets, sway bar correction, high clearance tranny crossmember and t-case indexing ring (5.5-6" kits only), and either a pair of fabricated coil spacers or ProRide progressive rate coils (depending on which kit) to level the stance. All kits are finished off with your choice of BDS NX² or FOX 2.0 gas shocks at all 4 corners. These kits allow for up to 37" tires to be installed.

8" 4-Link Lift Kits: The 8" 4-link system has been engineered to offer premium on-road comfort and superior offroad capability for the best all around performance out of your new 3/4-ton RAM trucks. The system converts the factory radius arm suspension to BDS's tried and true 4-link design for improved stability, wheel travel, and handling across all terrains. The 4-link design limits caster change to less than 1-degree of change throughout wheel travel for better handling, steering control, and overall drivability. The heart of the system are a pair of massive frame-mounted brackets precision welded and engineered to position the new upper and lower control arms for optimal suspension geometry for late model RAM trucks. The 4-link brackets are fabricated from 1/4" thick steel and wrap around the frame as well as the factory radius arm brackets to create an extremely sturdy mount for the new arms. The upper and lower control arms are built from 2" OD x 3/16" wall DOM tubing for the strength to take any abuse you can throw at them. They utilize large 2.5" OD polyurethane bushings to isolate road vibrations and are formed inward to allow for extra tire clearance. The additional height comes from a pair of specially designed dual rate ProRide coil springs. These 8" coils have been engineered and tested to improve the ride quality and performance across all terrains while holding up to the rigors that 3/4-ton truck owners demand without bowing or sagging over time. A heavy duty track bar relocation bracket is supplied to recenter the front axle once lifted and a forged drop pitman arm is used to correct steering angles to keep them in phase for proper handling. Also included in the kit are extended sway bar links, braided stainless steel brake lines, new bump stops, a low profile transmission crossmember and transfer case indexing kit to allow the use of the factory driveshafts.

In the rear, careful consideration is taken to design the system for load carrying capacity, handling, and ride quality. While the factory coil positioning inside the frame rails is sufficient at smaller lift heights, at 8" of lift needed to be modified to increased stability. This kit repositions the rear coil springs outward by 8" per side (16" total) using a set of bolt-on mounts. This new position mimics the leaf spring positioning on the 3500 models and provides increased stability without compromising ride quality. The new upper and lower coil seats locate off of existing features on the frame and axle, requiring only minor drilling for mounting hardware. The new position allows for a much shorter and more stable coil spring design. Also included in the rear is a track bar relocation bracket and adjustable track bar, extended sway bar links and your choice of NX² series or Fox 2.0 performance gas shocks all the way around. These kits allow for up to 40" tires to be installed.

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40 comments

Hey Robert, unfortunately we’re not offering any kits at this time for the late model PW. While there are some similarities to the standard RAM 2500 there are also several differences that make them nt compatible with our RAM 2500 gas kits.

Looking for a leveling kit for my 2017 ram 3500 mega cab dually, with a stabilizer bar, well I was told to use a stabilizer bar so no shaking would occur, you all have them in stock and if so what’s the price for the complete kit?

Hello Moe, thanks for your interest in BDS Suspension. We offer several options to fit the 2017 RAM 3500 Dually trucks from 2″ leveling kits up to full 8″ 4-link systems. The 2″ leveling kit you’re looking for is #694H and includes coil spacers, bump stop extensions, and your choice of replacement gas shocks all the way around. We also offer upgraded steering stabilizer kits to work with the leveling kits. For more info the kit and accessories head to bds-suspension.com/product?kid=694H

I purchased a 2017 ram 2500 4×4 with the air suspension in the rear. I also installed 35″ tires to the truck. The dealer put a 2.5″ leveling kit on the front to assist with the fisher xv2 plow. Now the truck is 1.5″ higher in the front. Is there a spacer kit I can use for the rear to bring the truck back to level or even a little higher? I do not really want to take the 2.5″ leveling kit off of the front because I like the looks of it.

Hey Larry,
unfortunately not at this time. While we do have a 1.25″ rear coil spring spacer designed for the RAM 2500 that may fit the rear airbag equipped truck, the ride height sensor positioning still needs to be corrected to function properly. We currently only offer replacement ride height sensor brackets for our 4″ lift kits (3.5″ rear lift) and 6″ lift kits (5″ rear lift). For more on the topic contact BDS tech support at (517) 279-2135

I have a 2017 ram 2500 with air ride. On your4″ kit is it possible to put the 4″ in the front and nothing in the rear. Would this affect anything on my truck with the air ride system? I am looking for the bulldog stance.

Hey Bobby, while the front 4″ lift only could be installed, the issue with setting the truck up with no rear lift would be the rear ride height sensors. The stock sensor brackets are designed for the factory tail high stance. Our 4″ kits incorporate a relocation bracket for the ride height sensor to function properly at the leveled stance. We don’t offer a sensor bracket designed for the 4″ front/0″ rear stance. For more on the topic feel free to contact our tech support team at (517) 279-2135 or tech-bds@sporttruckusainc.com

Hey Galen, thanks for reaching out. We do have additional kit sizes and options in the works for the RAM HD trucks, however company policy dictates we can’t discus what new products are in the works, price point, expected release date, etc. As kits hit the shelves ready for sale we’ll be sending out new product announcements and adding them to our website lsitings.

+1 on the need for a 15+ Power Wagon kit… I’m going to modify one to make it work, but you guys would be the ONLY manufacturer offering a full kit (not just springs and shocks) for that application. You guys know the changes are minor, so why not offer it?

Hey just wondering if you guys have any advice or recommendations about putting a levelling kit in addition to a 4″ lift. Currently running the 4″ coil lift with BDS shocks on my ram 2500 but wouldn’t mind seeing closer to a 6″ lift. Would a 2″ level and replacing the upper control arm to change the ball joint angle be safe to do? And what steps could I take in the back as there aren’t leaf springs…

Hey Tyson,
What year is your RAM 2500? Who’s 4″ lift kit is on there now and how is it set up (drop bracket, radius arm, 4-link)? I’m a little confused as your comment was on a post about 2017 RAM 2500 kits which use radius arms up front and coil springs in the rear. Your question references upper control arms and rear leafs which were offered in the RAM 2500s from 1994-2013. We do offer 4″ lifts for the later model 2014-2017 trucks, but only 2″-3″-6″-8″ for the ’03-13 trucks. I’ll need more information on your particular setup to offer up recommendations.

Hey Tony,
the suspension on the trucks is the same regardless of the cab/bed configuration. That said the diesel engines are quite a bit heavier than the gas engines so we use different coil springs up front. At this point we’re not offer the 8″ kits for the gas model trucks, only up to 5.5″ kits. We have had customers use the 5.5″ coils in combination with the 2″ coil spacers to net 7.5″ of kit along with the rest of the components from the 8″ (diesel) kits, but I’d recommend contacting our sales/tech support team for more information. (517) 279-2135 or sales-bds@sporttruckusainc.com

Hey Will, there are plans to offer late model PW kits, however there are several kits for multiple applications in the works at any given time, some take priority over others. As new kits hit the shelves ready to ship we’ll be sending out announcements and adding them to our website, however company policy dictates I can’t get into the kit details, options, price point, or expected release dates.

I’ve got a ’17 Ram 2500 Mega Cab…I’m looking to go 6″ w/37″ tires…do you have a recommendation to prevent take off vibration typical with the 2 piece driveshafts?

Hey Rhonda, a carrier bearing drop will improve the rear driveline angle to eliminate vibrations. Our 6″ kits also include a t-case indexing ring and high clearance transmission crossmember with adjustable shims. For more on the topic contact our sales/tech support team at (517) 279-2135 or

Hey guys I have a 2017 Ram 3500 SRW diesel with the factory air bags on the rear axle, the truck sits as stock with a 1″ rake. My question is in order to run 34 or 35 tires with sufficient clearance on full steering lock etc. do I need to just do a front level kit (will the ride adjusters compensate at the back maintaining the 1″ rake without over stressing the air bags causing premature failure) or would I be required to lift front and rear ? Really only want 2″ additional height as I tow trailers on goose neck and 5th wheel any higher will cause me problems any advice gratefully received.

Hey Graham, at this time we’re not offering any kits (lift or leveling) that we’ve approved for use on the late model RAM 3500 with factory air ride. Most of those trucks come stock run a 33-34″ tire stock and can squeeze a 34-35″ tire at stock ride height (on stock wheels) with some trimming.

Somebody needs to make a kit to fit 37s -40s on 14 and up power wagons, that market demand is growing . I’ve had my 15 for 3years now and only AEV makes a kit. Only to fit 37s . Nobody puts these lifts on but them. There is no reason top companies can not offer a system for these trucks.

I have a 2017 2wd 6.4 2500, i need a lift that is more than 2 inch. I have 4 inch sky jacker springs but cant find shocks to make them work. What shocks will fit on the 2 wd?

Hey Mike,
We don’t offer any kits designed specifically for the RAM 2500 2wd models, our focus is on the 4wd applications. That said we likely have a shock that will meet your fitment and performance needs. You’ll need to contact us with the shock specs so we can match up shocks. We’ll need to know the mounting style top/bottom along with right height measurement. If you can find the extended/collapsed lengths those would help as well. You can contact us at (517) 279-2135 or (sales-bds@sporttruckusainc.com)

Hey Carter! I just Bought a 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon and now need a BDS lift kit. Is BDS getting close to releasing a kit? From the looks of all the dealerships with the Power Wagons arriving on their lots the lift kits should sell like hot cakes!

Hey Jamie, unfortunately I can’t get into new product development topics (per company policy) until kits hit the shelves ready to ship. At that time we’ll be sending out a new product announcement, adding listings to our website and beginning to promote on our various media outlets.

I currently own a 2017 Ram 2500 4WD, 6.4L Hemi, rear coils. I really want to get 37″x 13.5″ tires under it. Do I need a 5.5″ lift for this or would it work with a 4″ kit. Also, I know there’s a lot to it that you probably COULD explain…but what are the major pros/cons of a 4-link over a standard lift? Is is that much better as far as ride quality? Thanks in advance.

Hey Steve,
Its hard to answer that question on tire fitment without knowing about the wheels, while a 20×9 wheel (w/ 5″ backspacing) will work on 4″ of lift with minimal trimming to clear in all driving situations, a 20×14 wheel won’t. Ultimately we recommend 35×12.50 to 37×12.50 with our 4″ kit, however that is just our recommendation based on testing, other sizes can be used with the understanding some trimming may require some amount of trimming. The 5.5″ kit is the safer option to clear the 37×13.50 tires with little to no trimming.

On your question about standard kit vs 4-link, its pretty well explained in the post above. Pros to the 4-link conversion, improved strength, handling and caster control. Only con is the 4-link conversion compared to standard kit is the cost, its more expensive to manufacture the arms and conversion brackets than it is to build the standard radius arm drop brackets.

Really want a lift for my 2017 power wagon. Got an 8.5” lift on my Cherokee that I love and have had no issues with. Wondering when your kit is coming out. Don’t think I can wait much longer. Might have to start shopping somewhere else. To bad cause I really like your products.

Hey Rodney,
thanks for the feedback, its great to hear your XJ 8.5″ long arm kit is working well for you. On the PW topic, we do have some kits in the works for the late model PW, however there is development/testing/manufacturing time involved and unfortunately they haven’t hit the market yet. We understand there are a number of customers out there interested in PW lift kits. That said there would be no point to us withholding the release, once kits are on the shelf ready to ship we’ll be announcement them, add the listing to our website and begin promoting through media outlets.

Hey Joel, we do have some kits in the works for the late model PW, that said company policy dictates I can’t get into kit details, options, price point, or expected release date. Once kits are on the shelf ready to ship we’ll be adding them to our website, sending out announcements and promoting on media outlets. Keep an eye out for future announcements.

Hey do you guys make anything for a 2wd dodge 2500 2017 or know of anyone that dose looking for 3” or 4.5”

Hi Alexis, unfortunately nothing for the 2WD RAMs, we offer kits for the 4WD RAM 1500/2500/3500 only at this point.

Greetings, just had sporttruck here in Coldwater install the 8” 4 link to my 16ram 2500. On the tire size should I stay with a 40×13.5 tire or could I go with a 40×15.5. Rims are 20s -44

The additional width of the 15.50 tire on a wider wheel will cause clearance issues. While it can be done trimming/fender modification may be necessary to clear in all driving situations (on and offroad use)

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