{"product_id":"5-5-inch-lift-kit-w-radius-arm-ram-2500-19-24-4wd-gas-fox-2-5-performance-elite-shocks","title":"BDS 5.5-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 2500 4WD Gas 2019-2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBDS 5.5-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 2500 4WD Gas 2019–2026 | SKU: 1681FPE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BDS 5.5-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit is a complete front lift system for 2019–2026 Ram 2500 4WD gas models without factory rear air ride, paired with \u003cstrong\u003eFOX 2.5 Performance Elite external reservoir shocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Heavy-duty BDS-engineered radius arms replace the factory arms — correcting caster, reducing bushing bind, and maintaining consistent suspension geometry at 5.5-inch lift height. Gas-tuned coil springs are engineered for the Ram 2500 gas platform’s front-end weight distribution. For the same kit with FOX 2.0 shocks, order SKU 1681FS.\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 2019–2026 — without factory rear air ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes NOT fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ram 2500 with factory rear air ride — different kit required. Does not fit Ram 2500 diesel — order SKU 1680FPE for 2019–2026 Ram 2500 4WD diesel FOX 2.5 PE. Does not fit Ram 2500 2WD. Does not fit Ram 2500 2018 or earlier — order SKU 1763FPE for 2014–2018 Ram 2500 4WD gas. Does not fit Ram 3500 or Ram 1500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1681FPE\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 5.5 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 2019–2026 — no factory rear air ride\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\u003eShock Tier Selection — 2019–2026 Ram 2500 Gas 5.5-Inch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOX 2.5 Performance Elite (SKU 1681FPE — this listing):\u003c\/strong\u003e External reservoir, advanced valving — premium shock tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOX 2.0 Performance Series (SKU 1681FS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard shock tier — lower price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRadius Arm Upgrade — Why It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty BDS radius arms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for 5.5-inch lift height and larger tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaster correction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains proper caster angle at 5.5-inch lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced bushing bind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improved arm geometry reduces bind under articulation and load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack bar correction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains proper axle centering at lifted height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\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 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.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torque all fasteners to BDS specification per included installation instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific. Confirm 2019–2026 Ram 2500 4WD gas without factory rear air ride before ordering. Does NOT fit diesel — order SKU 1680FPE. Does not fit 2WD or 2018 and earlier Ram 2500. Does not fit Ram 3500. This product is non-returnable once installed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Question?\u003c\/strong\u003e Submit your Year \/ Make \/ Model \/ engine \/ drivetrain \/ rear suspension config via the contact form and an OFAS fitment specialist will respond with a verified recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"BDS Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51395819864385,"sku":"1681FPE","price":5729.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/BDS1681FPE.webp?v=1771177058","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/5-5-inch-lift-kit-w-radius-arm-ram-2500-19-24-4wd-gas-fox-2-5-performance-elite-shocks","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}