{"id":7468,"date":"2014-06-04T13:17:42","date_gmt":"2014-06-04T18:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bds-suspension.v1gkatq8-liquidwebsites.com\/?p=7468"},"modified":"2020-09-17T14:56:27","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T19:56:27","slug":"press-release-174-2014-dodge-ram-2500-gas-truck-5-5-lift-kits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bds-suspension.com\/?p=7468","title":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE #174: 2014 DODGE RAM 2500 – GAS TRUCK 5.5″ LIFT KITS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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New Product Release<\/h2>\n

BDS174<\/p>\n

Part#<\/h2>\n

#1605H<\/p>\n

#1606H<\/p>\n

Product<\/h2>\n

5.5″ Radius Arm Lift Kit<\/p>\n

5.5″ 4-Link Conversion\u00a0Lift Kit<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/h2>\n

#55427 (5500- single stab)<\/p>\n

#95427 (9500- single stab)<\/p>\n

#55370 (dual stab bracket)<\/p>\n

#55422 (5500-dual stab ea)<\/p>\n

#95422 (9500-dual stab ea)<\/p>\n

#98524063 (Fox dual stab ea)<\/p>\n

#122615 (dual shock hoop)<\/p>\n

#55759 (dual 5500 shock ea)<\/p>\n

#98224759 (Fox dual shock ea)<\/p>\n

#122813 (8-bolt tranny crossmember\/t-case index kit)<\/p>\n

#122314 (adjust track bar)<\/p>\n

Application<\/h2>\n

2014 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD – Gas<\/p>\n

Support Files & Links<\/h2>\n

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BDS 5.5″ Lift Kits & Accessories<\/h2>\n

2014 Dodge Ram 3\/4-ton 4WD – GAS<\/h3>\n
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Coldwater, MI\u2014June 4, 2014\u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Now shipping from BDS Suspension, 5.5″ lift systems for the 2014 RAM 2500 4wd gas engine trucks. Available in\u00a0both standard radius arm and 4-link conversion kits, BDS has options to improve the ride, performance and styling of your late model 3\/4-ton RAM and with clearance\u00a0for up to 37″ tires.<\/p>\n

Both the radius arm and 4-link systems utilize a\u00a0pair of front 5.5″ progressive rate and rear 4.5″ progressive rate ProRide coil springs\u00a0for a great ride and improved performance across\u00a0all terrains. Front and rear heavy duty track bar relocation brackets are used to recenter the axles once lifted as well as a forged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles. Sway bar relocation brackets and rear links are used to reposition the sway bars and the supplied brake line brackets allow for the easy adjustment for the stock lines to be reused with the lift kit. The front driveline angle at 5.5″ of lift causes issues so the kit includes\u00a0a new transmission crossmember, transfer case indexing ring and billet aluminum front driveshaft spacer to allow the use of the factory drivelines. Kits are available with the choice of BDS-5500 or Fox 2.0 performance shocks at all four corners.<\/p>\n

The similarities between the radius arm and 4-link conversion systems ends there. The radius arm kit\u00a0uses\u00a0a pair of 1\/4″ thick steel radius arm relocation brackets to reposition the factory radius arms and correct suspension geometry and caster at 5.5″ of lift. These brackets key off the factory radius arm mount in addition to the frame rail for a stout mounting location for the radius arms.<\/p>\n

The 4-link conversion upgrades the factory radius arms to a 4-link design. Benefits include improved stability, increased wheel travel, and better handling across all terrains. The\u00a04-link design limits caster change to less than 1-degree of change throughout wheel travel for better handling, steering control, and overall driveability. Included are a\u00a0pair of massive frame-mounted brackets precision welded and engineered to locate the new upper and lower control arms to create the 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. Removal of the factory radius arm brackets is not required allow the brackets to stay intact to speed up the installation time and make these kits reversible. 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 while repositioning the front axle slightly forward for increase tire clearance to the backside of the front fenders. These arms are finished in a durable textured black powder coating and use grease fittings for easy servicing.<\/p>\n

As with all BDS products these 2 new systems are backed by the comprehensive Factory Protection Plus<\/a> Plan. For more info on these new kits and available accessories, visit BDS Suspension<\/a> or call (517) 279-2135.<\/p>\n

Available Accessories<\/h2>\n

BDS has a number of accessories available to fit the new 2014 RAM 2500 trucks. Both single and dual steering stabilizer kit are available to meet your on-road and off-road performance needs. Available in 5500-series (white body), 9500-series (brushed stainless body) and Fox 2.0-series, the stabilizers improve drivability by reducing front end shimmy caused by oversized tires and mount above the tie-rod for extra protection when offroad. Stabilizers are available as both an OE replacement single stabilizer and dual kit mounting end-to-end.<\/p>\n

BDS also offers a dual front shock hoop kit for a great look and increased dampening capabilities. These hoops are fabricated from 1.75″ x .188″ DOM tubing and reinforced to mount 2 shock (5500-series or Fox 2.0).<\/p>\n

BDS offers a heavy duty adjustable front track bar to allow you to dial in the the front axle positioning. Constructed from 1-3\/8″ solid steel stock this new adjustable track bar is built to handle on and off-road abuse and uses a 1-3\/8″-12 fine threaded pinch bolt design turnbuckle to allow easy tuning to properly recenter the front axle for a range of lift heights. The track bar is formed for proper clearance around critical front end components and features gusseted ends for additional rigidity. The ends utilize high-durometer polyurethane bushings with thick-walled steel sleeves for strength and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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BDS Suspension Systems are Protected by the Factory Protection Plus Program<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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