{"product_id":"4-inch-lift-kit-w-radius-arm-ram-2500-14-18-4wd-gas-fox-2-5-performance-elite-shocks","title":"BDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 2500 4WD Gas 2014-2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 2500 4WD Gas 2014–2018 | SKU: 1763FPE\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 gas 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 gas platform. If you have a 2019 or newer Ram 2500, stop here — that is the DT platform, order SKU 1699FPE. If your Ram 2500 is diesel, stop here — order SKU 1762FPE instead. Gas-tuned and diesel-tuned coil springs are not interchangeable.\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 gas platform. The truck clears larger tires, sits level, and maintains consistent geometry under towing and hauling 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 Gas:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014–2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes NOT fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ram 2500 diesel — order SKU 1762FPE for 2014–2018 Ram 2500 4WD diesel. Does not fit Ram 2500 2019 or newer — different platform, order SKU 1699FPE. 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 1763FPE\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, gas-tuned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ram 2500 4WD Gas 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\u003eGas-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 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\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 gas 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 gas before ordering. Does NOT fit diesel — order SKU 1762FPE. Does not fit 2019+ Ram 2500 — order SKU 1699FPE. 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? Those two details determine which kit ships. Submit your year, engine, and drivetrain 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":51395820421441,"sku":"1763FPE","price":5226.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/BDS1763FPE.jpg?v=1771169686","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/4-inch-lift-kit-w-radius-arm-ram-2500-14-18-4wd-gas-fox-2-5-performance-elite-shocks","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}