{"product_id":"5-5-inch-lift-kit-w-radius-arm-ram-3500-19-24-4wd-gas-without-factory-rear-overload-leaf-fox-2-5-performance-elite-shocks","title":"BDS 5.5-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 3500 4WD Gas 2019-2026 | No Factory Rear Overload Leaf","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBDS 5.5-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit | FOX 2.5 Performance Elite | Ram 3500 4WD Gas 2019–2026 | No Factory Rear Overload Leaf | SKU: 1686FPE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is built for the 2019–2026 Ram 3500 4WD gas owner running \u003cstrong\u003estandard rear suspension (no factory overload leaf)\u003c\/strong\u003e who wants 5.5 inches of front lift with premium damping performance. If you tow heavy, run larger tires, and need a suspension system that holds geometry under load — this is the correct tier. If your Ram 3500 has the factory rear overload leaf spring package, stop here and order SKU 1687FPE instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.5 inches of front lift with corrected caster, reduced bushing bind, and FOX 2.5 Performance Elite damping — engineered for the Ram 3500 gas platform. The truck sits level and aggressive, clears larger tires, and maintains consistent handling geometry under towing and hauling loads. The FOX 2.5 PE external reservoir shocks deliver heat-managed, consistent damping across sustained use — not just on the first run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVerified Fitment (OFAS Standard)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRam 3500 4WD Gas:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019–2026 — without factory rear overload leaf springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes NOT fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ram 3500 with factory rear overload leaf — order SKU 1687FPE. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1686FPE\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 3500 4WD Gas 2019–2026 — no factory rear overload leaf\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\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 5.5-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. Oversized tires may require trimming or additional modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific. Confirm 2019–2026 Ram 3500 4WD gas WITHOUT factory rear overload leaf before ordering. With overload leaf — order SKU 1687FPE. Does not fit diesel, 2WD, or 2018 and earlier Ram 3500. This product is non-returnable once installed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eRunning a diesel, air ride, or overload leaf config? Those details change the kit. Submit your full build specs via the contact form and we’ll confirm the right kit for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"BDS Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51395820126529,"sku":"1686FPE","price":5499.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/BDS1686FPE.webp?v=1771174369","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/5-5-inch-lift-kit-w-radius-arm-ram-3500-19-24-4wd-gas-without-factory-rear-overload-leaf-fox-2-5-performance-elite-shocks","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}