{"product_id":"4-inch-lift-kit-w-radius-arm-ram-2500-14-18-4wd-diesel-fox-2-5-performance-elite","title":"BDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 2500 4WD Diesel 2014-2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 2500 4WD Diesel 2014–2018 | SKU: 1762FPE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is for the \u003cstrong\u003e2014–2018 Ram 2500 4WD diesel owner\u003c\/strong\u003e who wants 4 inches of front lift with premium FOX 2.5 PE damping. This is the DS-generation Ram 2500 diesel platform. If you have a 2019 or newer Ram 2500, stop here — that is the DT platform, order SKU 1660FPE. If your Ram 2500 is gas, stop here — order SKU 1763FPE instead. Diesel-tuned and gas-tuned coil springs are not interchangeable. If you need 6 inches of lift instead of 4, see SKU 2100FPE (FOX 2.5 PE) or SKU 2100FS (FOX 2.0).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 inches of front lift with corrected caster, reduced bushing bind, and FOX 2.5 Performance Elite damping on the DS-generation Ram 2500 diesel platform. The truck clears larger tires, sits level, and maintains consistent geometry under diesel towing loads. The FOX 2.5 PE external reservoir shocks deliver heat-managed, consistent damping across sustained use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVerified Fitment (OFAS Standard)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRam 2500 4WD Diesel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014–2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes NOT fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ram 2500 gas — order SKU 1763FPE for 2014–2018 Ram 2500 4WD gas. Does not fit Ram 2500 2019 or newer — different platform, order SKU 1660FPE. Does not fit Ram 2500 2013 or earlier. Does not fit Ram 2500 2WD. Does not fit Ram 3500 or Ram 1500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1762FPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e BDS Suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches (front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radius arm upgrade — heavy-duty BDS arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e FOX 2.5 Performance Elite — external reservoir, diesel-tuned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ram 2500 4WD Diesel 2014–2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e BDS No-Fine-Print Warranty + FOX 1-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaster Kit Components\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty BDS radius arms — pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiesel-tuned front coil springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX 2.5 Performance Elite shocks with external reservoirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack bar correction bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll required installation hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fabrication Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional installation required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radius arm lift on a diesel platform requires a qualified suspension shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlignment mandatory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full front-end alignment required after installation. Do not drive on public roads before alignment is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriveline inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect driveshaft angles and U-joint operating angles after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal reservoir routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow BDS and FOX instructions for reservoir placement — avoid pinch points and heat sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torque all fasteners to BDS specification per included installation instructions. Do not estimate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow FOX 2.5 PE shocks to break in per FOX recommendations before aggressive off-road use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWheel \u0026amp; Tire Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4-inch front lift on the Ram 2500 diesel platform, typical fitment runs 35–37-inch tires depending on wheel offset and backspacing. Confirm maximum tire diameter and wheel specs with your wheel\/tire supplier before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific. Confirm 2014–2018 Ram 2500 4WD diesel before ordering. Does NOT fit gas — order SKU 1763FPE. Does not fit 2019+ Ram 2500 — order SKU 1660FPE. Does not fit 2WD or Ram 3500. This product is non-returnable once installed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs your Ram 2500 a 2014–2018 DS-generation or 2019+ DT-generation? Gas or diesel? Do you need 4 inches or 6 inches of lift? Those details determine which kit ships. Submit your year, engine, drivetrain, and target lift height via the contact form and we’ll confirm the correct SKU before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"BDS Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51395820454209,"sku":"1762FPE","price":5226.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/BDS1762FPE.webp?v=1771169540","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/4-inch-lift-kit-w-radius-arm-ram-2500-14-18-4wd-diesel-fox-2-5-performance-elite","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}