{"product_id":"bds-4-inch-radius-arm-lift-kit-bds1699fs-ram-2500-2019-2025-gas","title":"BDS 4-Inch Radius Arm Lift Kit — Ram 2500 SKU: BDS1699FS | Ram 2500 2019–2025 | 4WD | Gas | 4\" Front \/ 2.5\" Rear | FOX 2.0 Performance Series | Coil Spring Front and Rear","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA complete 4-inch radius arm suspension lift kit engineered for the 2019–2025 Ram 2500 gas 4WD. Heavy-duty tubular replacement radius arms mount in the factory location with caster adjustment and OE-style rubber bushings. Gas-specific progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs provide the 4-inch front lift. A precision transfer case indexing ring and high-clearance transmission crossmember address driveline geometry at this lift height. The rear uses progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs for a 2.5-inch rear lift, with a track bar relocation bracket, bump stop extensions, and sway bar links. FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks front and rear. Supports up to 35-inch tires with 37 x 12.50-inch configurations also referenced in BDS tire\/wheel data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering — three hard exclusions apply to this kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir ride:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit will NOT fit Ram 2500 models equipped with factory air ride suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas only:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is gas-specific and will NOT fit diesel Ram 2500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Wagon:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit will NOT fit Power Wagon models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConfirm your truck is a non-air-ride, non-Power Wagon, gas engine Ram 2500 before ordering. \u003cstrong\u003eExhaust modification is also required to clear the front driveshaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop for modification before reinstalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel year note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BDS fitment data provided covers 2019–2025. If you own a 2026 or 2027 Ram 2500, confirm compatibility directly with BDS before ordering. Several 2019–2020 trims (HD Limited, SLT, R\/T, Sport, SLT HD, HD Limited Rambox) appear in BDS fitment data with \"ALL\" fuel or drive type designations — gas engine is required regardless of that designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVerified Fitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTrims\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFuel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTradesman, Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD Limited, SLT, R\/T, Sport, SLT HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll drive types per BDS data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas only — confirm before ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaramie, Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Laramie Limited, Lone Star, Big Horn, Tradesman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD Limited, HD Limited Rambox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll drive types per BDS data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas only — confirm before ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited, Big Horn, Lone Star, Laramie Longhorn, Tradesman, Laramie, Limited Longhorn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLone Star, Limited, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Tradesman, Big Horn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited Longhorn, Laramie, Big Horn, Lone Star, Limited, Tradesman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLone Star, Big Horn, Laramie, Tradesman, Limited, Limited Longhorn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaramie, Big Horn, Limited, Lone Star, Limited Longhorn, Tradesman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard exclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-ride equipped models. Diesel engine. Power Wagon. 2026–2027 model years not verified in supplied BDS fitment data — confirm with BDS before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComponent Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLift Configuration (this SKU):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDS Suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDS1699FS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront lift height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront lift method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear lift height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear lift method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock option (this build)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFOX 2.0 Performance Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStated tire clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 35 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated install time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialty tools required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitman arm puller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHD Radius Arms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-strength tubular steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaster adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — adjustable across a range of lift heights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame bushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE-style rubber — smooth, quiet, service-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Ride Coil Springs — Front:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-length, progressive rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas-specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 inches (front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Ride Coil Springs — Rear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgressive rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 inches (rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOX 2.0 Performance Series Shocks (front and rear):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact extruded aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal floating piston (IFP) monotube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/8-inch hard chrome plated heat-treated alloy steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace-developed high-flow design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tire and Wheel Configurations (trimming may be required):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTire Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWheel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBackspace\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 x 12.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 x 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 x 12.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 x 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.625 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 x 12.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.625 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Is and Is NOT Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded — Front:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas-specific progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD tubular radius arms (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged drop pitman arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack bar relocation bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSway bar relocation hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake line brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer case indexing ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-clearance transmission crossmember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX 2.0 Performance Series front shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded — Rear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack bar relocation bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBump stop extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSway bar links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX 2.0 Performance Series rear shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit does not fit (hard exclusions):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRam 2500 with factory air ride suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRam 2500 diesel engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRam 2500 Power Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritical Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir ride exclusion — hard limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit will not fit Ram 2500 models equipped with factory air ride suspension. Confirm before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas engine only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs are included. Diesel Ram 2500 is not supported — see BDS1660FS for the diesel radius arm kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Wagon exclusion — hard limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit will not fit Power Wagon models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExhaust modification required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhaust modification is required to clear the front driveshaft. The vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft installed to an exhaust shop for modification before reinstallation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil spring front and rear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the front (4-inch) and rear (2.5-inch) use progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-case indexing ring and crossmember included:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4 inches of lift, the T-case indexing ring and new transmission crossmember are required for front driveshaft use. Both are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026–2027 model years:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BDS fitment data supplied covers 2019–2025. If your Ram 2500 is a 2026 or 2027 model year, confirm compatibility with BDS before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed fuel\/drive type rows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several 2019–2020 trims (HD Limited, SLT, R\/T, Sport, SLT HD, HD Limited Rambox) appear in BDS fitment data with \"ALL\" fuel or drive type designations. This kit is gas-specific — confirm gas engine before ordering regardless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADAS recalibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required after installation. All recalibration costs are the owner's responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessional installation is strongly recommended. This kit is rated Moderate with an estimated installation time of 8–10 hours. A pitman arm puller is the only specialty tool required — no welding, cutting, or grinding equipment is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhaust modification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required before the front driveshaft can be reinstalled. The Ram 2500 can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerify before beginning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm truck does not have factory air ride suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm gas engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm truck is not a Power Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhaust modification plan in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADAS recalibration appointment scheduled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessional alignment is required after installation. Refer to the current BDS Suspension installation instructions for SKU BDS1699FS for complete procedures, torque specifications, and component-specific instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Obsidian Take\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe BDS1699FS is the gas engine companion to BDS1660FS — same 4-inch radius arm lift concept, same coil spring rear at 2.5 inches, same FOX 2.0 shocks, same pitman arm puller as the only specialty tool. Gas-specific Pro-Ride coil springs replace the diesel-specific units. The three exclusions are non-negotiable before this kit ships: no air ride, no diesel, no Power Wagon. The exhaust modification is the one pre-installation requirement that needs a plan before the lift goes in — get the exhaust shop scheduled before the kit arrives. For 2026 or 2027 Ram 2500 owners, the supplied BDS fitment data stops at 2025; confirm directly with BDS before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Product Is For You If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou own a 2019–2025 Ram 2500 gas 4WD in a verified trim without factory air ride suspension and not a Power Wagon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a 4-inch radius arm lift with 2.5 inches of rear coil spring lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want FOX 2.0 Performance Series shocks with application-specific valving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want 35-inch tire clearance (37-inch configurations also referenced in BDS tire\/wheel data).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are prepared to complete the required exhaust modification before front driveshaft reinstallation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour installer has a pitman arm puller — no welding or cutting required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Product Is Not For You If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Ram 2500 has factory air ride suspension — this kit will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Ram 2500 has a diesel engine — see BDS1660FS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Ram 2500 is a Power Wagon — this kit will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Ram 2500 is a 2026 or 2027 model — confirm with BDS before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not prepared to complete the required exhaust modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want NX2 Nitro Series shocks — see the NX2 variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Series shocks — see the FOX 2.5 variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Family Reference\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFuel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eLift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eShock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eKey Exclusions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDS1660FS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019–2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Front \/ 2.5\" Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFOX 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDS1699FS (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Front \/ 2.5\" Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFOX 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo air ride; no Power Wagon; exhaust mod required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNX2 gas variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Front \/ 2.5\" Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNX2 Nitro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame exclusions — confirm PN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFOX 2.5 gas variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019–2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" Front \/ 2.5\" Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFOX 2.5 Elite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame exclusions — confirm PN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit fit the Power Wagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Power Wagon models are explicitly excluded from this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit fit Ram 2500 trucks with factory air ride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This kit will not fit models equipped with the factory air ride suspension package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit fit the diesel Ram 2500?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Pro-Ride coil springs are gas-specific. For the diesel radius arm lift, see BDS1660FS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is an exhaust modification required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 4 inches of lift, the front driveshaft angle requires exhaust clearance the factory exhaust does not provide. The vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop for the modification before reinstalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit cover 2026 and 2027 Ram 2500?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe BDS fitment data supplied for this kit covers 2019–2025. Confirm compatibility with BDS directly before ordering a 2026 or 2027 model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specialty tools do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pitman arm puller is the only specialty tool listed. No welding, cutting, or grinding equipment is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes ADAS need to be recalibrated after installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All ADAS sensors require professional recalibration. All recalibration costs are the owner's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eManufacturer Data Disclaimer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFitment, specification, included-component, and installation data for this kit are sourced from BDS Suspension manufacturer documentation and OFAS-verified product data current as of publication. Manufacturer specifications and included components are subject to change without notice; confirm current documentation for this SKU at the time of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRequired Legal, Warning, Fitment, and Return Notices\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Exclusion Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit will NOT fit Ram 2500 models with factory air ride suspension, diesel engines, or Power Wagon configuration. Verify all three before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhaust Modification Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exhaust modification is required to clear the front driveshaft. This must be completed as part of the installation process. The vehicle can be driven without the front driveshaft to an exhaust shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADAS Recalibration Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit alters vehicle ride height and suspension geometry. All advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors require professional recalibration after installation. Schedule recalibration at an authorized dealer or certified ADAS service center. All recalibration costs are the owner's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional installation is strongly recommended. A professional wheel alignment is required after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire Fitment Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e BDS references configurations up to 37 x 12.50-inch tires. Trimming may be required. Buyer is responsible for verifying tire and wheel clearance for their specific vehicle and build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e All returns require prior authorization from Obsidian Forged Auto Supply — do not ship any product back without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). To request an RMA, contact OFAS at \u003ca href=\"mailto:Support@obsidianforgedautosupply.com\"\u003eSupport@obsidianforgedautosupply.com\u003c\/a\u003e or 469-407-7538 (Monday–Friday 9am–5pm CST, Saturday 9am–3pm CST) with your order number, product SKU, return reason, and photos. Return requests must be submitted within 90 days of delivery. To qualify, the product must be new, unused, uninstalled, complete with all hardware and included components, and in original manufacturer packaging. Do not write on, tape to, or place shipping labels directly on the manufacturer's product box. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility in all cases. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. No restocking fee applies when OFAS shipped the wrong item or the return is due to a verified defect or approved damage claim. Some products — including special-order, electrical, and installed items — may be non-returnable. Return eligibility is also subject to applicable manufacturer and supplier return requirements. Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method within approximately 10 business days of the warehouse receiving and processing the returned product. For damaged, missing, or incorrect shipments, contact OFAS within 48 hours of delivery, retain all packaging, and do not install the product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BDS Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51395821109569,"sku":"1699FS","price":2914.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1284\/1793\/files\/BDS1699FS.jpg?v=1771166238","url":"https:\/\/obsidianforgedautosupply.com\/products\/bds-4-inch-radius-arm-lift-kit-bds1699fs-ram-2500-2019-2025-gas","provider":"Obsidian Forged Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}