4″ Lift Kits | 2017 RAM Rebel 1500 | NPA #300

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BDS Suspension has expanded fitment of the (#1623H) 4" IFS Lift Kits for Air Ride RAM 1500 trucks to include the 2015-2018 RAM Rebel. These systems are designed to retain full functionality of the adjustable ride height modes while correcting suspension and steering geometry and allowing room for 35" tires to be installed. The new Rebel compatibility comes from a pair of Rebel specific ride height sensor brackets now included in the standard kits to ease installation. As with all BDS lift kits these 4" IFS systems are backed by Factory Protection Plus bringing peace of mind with BDS's No Fine Print Warranty, FMVSS No.126 ESC system compliance, and a 5-year 100,000-mile drivetrain warranty at no additional cost. Improve the stance and capability of your RAM Rebel with BDS Suspension.

Product Description

2015-2018 RAM Rebel 4" Lift Kit

Vehicle Fitment

2015-2018 RAM Rebel 4WD
2013-2018 RAM 1500 4WD (w/ air ride)

4" Air Ride Kit Features

Retains full functionality of air ride modes
High clearance crossmembers and diff skid plate
3-piece differential relocation kit
Ductile iron steering knuckles
FMVSS 126 (ESC System) compliant

Kit Info

#1623H - $2198.15

Rec'd Max Wheel/Tire Specs

35x12.50 Tires on 17x9 Wheels (4.5" BS)
35x12.50 Tires on 18x9/20x9 Wheels (4.5-5" BS)

Available Accessories

FOX 2.0 IFP Performance Rear Shocks

***Check the BDS website to verify details prior to ordering to ensure information is up-to-date with current manufacturer listings***

Factory Protection Plus
  • 5-year, 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty
  • FMVSS No.126 ESC System compliance
  • BDS’s exclusive No Fine Print Warranty

MEDIA GALLERY

4" Air Ride Lift Kit - 2017 RAM 1500
4" Air Ride Lift Kit - RAM Rebel
4" Air Ride Lift Kit - RAM Rebel
4" Air Ride Lift Kit - RAM Rebel
4" Air Ride Lift Kit - RAM Rebel

#1623H 4" Air Ride Lift Kits: These updated 4" IFS lift kits for the 2015-2018 RAM Rebel trucks 1500 trucks with air ride are engineered to the highest standard to maximize the truck’s potential. These kits have undergone more than a year of development and testing to ensure they are up to the use and abuse truck owners expect from BDS. Up front this 4" system include a pair of high clearance laser cut crossmembers, 3 -point differential relocation system and differential skid plate creating a stout subframe for the suspension components to be installed. New ductile iron CNC machined steering knuckles are supplied along with heavy duty tie rod ends to keep the steering compatible with OE operating standards. Top mounted strut spacers are supplied to allow the use of the air-ride front air bag struts along with all the necessary air line fittings. A billet aluminum driveshaft spacers is supplied to lengthen the factory front driveline along with extended stainless steel braided brake lines, sway bar link extensions and all the necessary hardware to complete the install.

The rear of the air-ride equipped RAM 1500 mimics the standard RAM 1500 with the exception of adjustable height rear air bags. BDS supplies rear upper control arm relocation brackets to correct the geometry, a track bar correction bracket to recenter the axle and new extended sway bar links to improve stability on and off-road, brake line correction, and bump stop extensions. The new height comes from a pair of top mounted air bag spacers are used to maintain proper positioning and functionality of the factory air bags. Finishing offer the 4" air-ride kits are a pair shocks, BDS offers both the NX2 gas or FOX 2.0 performance series gas shocks specifically tuned to maximize your trucks performance in any terrain. This new 4" lift kit corrects the suspension geometry and allow for full use of the ride height adjustability when aired up to around 6" and down to roughly 2" of lift allowing clearance for 35" tires. Get more out of your air suspension equipped RAM Rebel with BDS!

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10 comments

Hi Ariel, the crossmembers and steering knuckles used on our RAM 1500 kits (air and non-air) are designed to function properly between 4’’ and 6’’ of lift. The kit is designed as a base 4’’ to keep the suspension functioning within its designed parameters even while aired up to around 6’’ of lift in the taller ride modes. If taller air bag spacers were used the suspension would be able to be aired up too tall causing premature wear of certain components like upper ball joints, CV axles, etc. We found that 4’’ was the ideal height to function properly, ride well on road, and offer full adjustability of the air ride system. No plans for a base 6” kit for the air ride RAM 1500/Rebel trucks.

I hear you offer a 6 inch kit that eliminated air ride and want to know if this is true. I believe it is accomplished with coil over set up

Hey Jeb,
There is some truth to that statement, we only offer the 4″ air-ride compatible kit due to the fact that at the tallest setting ride height is at 6″ of lift. The Rebel uses the same base suspension as a standard RAM with the exception of the air-struts/airbags and ride height sensors. Those components can be removed to install the standard RAM 1500 6″ coilover system, however you’ll have a “service air suspension” light on the dash. Due to the service lights we don’t list the conversion as an option, however several customers have ditch the air-ride in favor of coilovers. For more on the topic contact our tech support team at (517) 279-2135

Hello,

I want to get this but i don’t know how to install it. Do you have any recommeneded installer around the Sacramento, CA region. 50 miles radius.

Thanks,
Allen

2018 Ram Rebel Air suspension, Wheels- Black Rhino 17×9.5 O offset, 5.25 backspace. Tires- 315/70/17…million dollar question. Will a 4 inch BDS lift fit on my truck with 1.5 or 2 inch spacers if necessary???

Hey Oscar,
We spec 4.5″ backspacing when using 17″ wheels with the 4″/6″ kits for the RAM 1500 trucks. This will allow sufficient clearance for the steering linkage/tie rod ends. Based on your wheels having 5.25″ backspacing you’d only need about .75″ spacer to get that spec. While a larger wheel spacer is fine and will allow additional steering clearance, it will also affect tire clearance to the bumper/fenders the wider you go.

Hello I’m checking in again as I did put the BDS kit on my 17 rebel and now I’m thinking of getting rid of air ride. I saw some people offering some kits to swap it over and also a chip to also delete from the ECM. Im just wondering if you guys had made anything to accomplish this or am I stuck with this air ride?

Hey Jeb,
While we do offer air ride compatible 4″ lift kits designed to take advantage of the adjustable ride height modes, some customers have opted to swap over to our traditional kits an eliminate the air ride altogether as their is compatibility between the components. It’s not a conversion we list to remove the factory air ride, so I’d recommend contacting out tech support team for further assistance, (517) 279-2135 or tech-bds@ridefox.com

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