BDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 3500 4WD Gas 2019-2023 | No Factory Rear Overload Leaf

BDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 3500 4WD Gas 2019–2023 | No Factory Rear Overload Leaf | SKU: 1702FPE

Is This for You?

This kit is for the 2019–2023 Ram 3500 4WD gas owner with standard rear suspension (no factory overload leaf) who wants 4 inches of front lift via radius arm upgrade with premium FOX 2.5 PE damping. Note: this kit covers 2019–2023 only. If you have a 2024 Ram 3500, order SKU 1700FPE instead. If your Ram 3500 has the factory rear overload leaf spring, stop here — a different kit is required.

The Result

4 inches of front lift with corrected caster, reduced bushing bind, and FOX 2.5 Performance Elite damping on the Ram 3500 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.

Verified Fitment (OFAS Standard)

• Ram 3500 4WD Gas: 2019–2023 — without factory rear overload leaf spring

Does NOT fit: Ram 3500 2024 — order SKU 1700FPE for 2019–2026 Ram 3500 4WD gas no overload. Does not fit Ram 3500 with factory rear overload leaf. Does not fit Ram 3500 diesel. Does not fit Ram 3500 2WD. Does not fit Ram 3500 2018 or earlier. Does not fit Ram 2500 or Ram 1500.

System Specifications

• SKU: 1702FPE
• Brand: BDS Suspension
• Lift Height: 4 inches (front)
• Suspension Type: Radius arm upgrade — heavy-duty BDS arms
• Shocks: FOX 2.5 Performance Elite — external reservoir, gas-tuned
• Application: Ram 3500 4WD Gas 2019–2023 — no factory rear overload leaf
• Warranty: BDS No-Fine-Print Warranty + FOX 1-year limited warranty

Master Kit Components

• Heavy-duty BDS radius arms — pair
• Gas-tuned front coil springs
• FOX 2.5 Performance Elite shocks with external reservoirs
• Track bar correction bracket
• All required installation hardware

Installation & Fabrication Notes

• Professional installation required: Radius arm lift requires a qualified suspension shop.
• Alignment mandatory: Full front-end alignment required after installation. Do not drive on public roads before alignment is completed.
• 2024 model year: This kit does NOT fit 2024 Ram 3500 — order SKU 1700FPE for 2024.
• External reservoir routing: Follow BDS and FOX instructions for reservoir placement — avoid pinch points and heat sources.
• Torque specs: Torque all fasteners to BDS specification per included installation instructions. Do not estimate.

Wheel & Tire Fitment

At 4-inch front lift on the Ram 3500 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.

Installation Warning

Application-specific. Confirm 2019–2023 Ram 3500 4WD gas WITHOUT factory rear overload leaf before ordering. 2024 model — order SKU 1700FPE. With overload leaf — different kit required. Does not fit diesel, 2WD, or 2018 and earlier Ram 3500. This product is non-returnable once installed.

Is your Ram 3500 a 2019–2023 or a 2024? Do you have the factory rear overload leaf spring? Those two details determine which kit ships. Submit your year, drivetrain, engine, and rear suspension config via the contact form and we’ll confirm the correct SKU before it ships.