Zone Offroad D96N Lift Kit — 6" Front / 5" Rear | Nitro Shocks | 2019–2024 Ram 1500 4WD | DT Platform Only | Ram 1500 Classic Does NOT Fit

DT platform. Coil-spring rear. Complete geometry correction. Nitro shocks included.

Two Ram 1500 trucks were sold simultaneously through 2024 — the DT (new body style, coil-spring rear suspension) and the Classic DS (older body style, leaf-spring rear). This kit fits one of them. Confirm your platform before ordering.

The Zone Offroad D96N delivers 6 inches of front lift and 5 inches of rear lift on the 2019–2024 Ram 1500 DT 4WD platform. Heavy-duty crossmembers and steering knuckles correct caster, camber, and scrub radius geometry at lifted height. Differential drop brackets correct CV axle angles. Rear coil spring replacement — not add-a-leaf, not blocks — provides 5 inches of rear lift on the DT's coil-spring rear suspension. Nitro gas shocks valved for the lifted geometry are included front and rear. Want Fox Adventure shocks instead? Order D96F.

The 1-inch front-to-rear differential: The kit delivers 6 inches of front lift and 5 inches of rear — a slight nose-up rake that levels out under normal bed load and towing weight. This is standard engineering practice for trucks that carry payload, as bed loads compress the rear under use.

Rear coil spring replacement vs. block spacers: The D96N uses full rear coil spring replacement rather than add-a-leaf or block spacers. On the DT platform's coil-spring rear suspension, coil replacement is the correct method for achieving 5 inches of rear lift without introducing the axle wrap risk associated with tall block spacers on leaf-spring architectures.

Kit contents:

• Heavy-duty front crossmembers
• Steering knuckles
• Strut spacers
• Differential drop brackets
• Rear coil springs (5-inch lift)
• Nitro gas shocks — front and rear
• All required hardware

✅ This kit fits — 2019–2024 Ram 1500 DT 4WD

❌ This kit does NOT fit — read before ordering

Ram 1500 Classic vs DT — platform identification: The Ram 1500 Classic (DS platform) and Ram 1500 DT were sold simultaneously through the 2024 model year. The Classic is the older body style with a leaf-spring rear suspension. The DT is the newer body style with a coil-spring rear suspension. Look at your rear suspension — if it has leaf springs, you have the Classic and this kit does not fit. If it has coil springs, you have the DT and this kit fits.

⚠️ Air suspension note: If your Ram 1500 DT is equipped with the factory 4-corner air suspension system, confirm compatibility before ordering. Text (469) 407-7538 with your trim and build sheet and we'll verify before we ship.

⚠️ OE 22-inch wheel owners: If you're running factory OE 22-inch wheels (Laramie, Longhorn, Limited trims), see D97N — the D97N uses steering knuckles specifically dimensioned for OE 22-inch wheel clearance at 6 inches of lift. The D96N is the standard clearance version.

Before You Buy — Questions We Get Asked

Q: What's the difference between D96N and D96F?

Same kit — same heavy-duty crossmembers, steering knuckles, strut spacers, differential drop brackets, rear coil springs, and all hardware. The only difference is the shock package. D96N includes Nitro gas shocks at the lower price point. D96F includes Fox Adventure Series shocks with premium damping and improved consistency across uneven terrain. If Fox is the priority, order D96F. If complete geometry correction at a lower price point is the priority, D96N delivers the same system.

Q: What's the difference between D96N and D97N?

Both cover the same 2019–2024 Ram 1500 4WD DT platform with Nitro shocks at 6 inches of front lift and 5 inches of rear lift. The D97N uses steering knuckles specifically dimensioned for OE 22-inch factory wheel clearance — the version for Laramie, Longhorn, and Limited trim owners keeping their factory 22-inch wheels. The D96N is the standard clearance version for trucks running factory 18" or 20" wheels or aftermarket wheels with verified offset clearance. If you have factory 22-inch wheels, order D97N.

Q: How do I tell if my Ram 1500 is the DT or the Classic?

Get under the rear of the truck. If you see coil springs — you have the DT, this kit fits. If you see leaf springs — you have the Classic DS platform, this kit does not fit. You can also check the body style: the DT has the wider, more angular body that launched in 2019. The Classic continued the older rounder body style. If you're still unsure, text (469) 407-7538 with your VIN and we'll confirm the platform before you order.

Q: How does this ship and what do I need to know?

This kit ships via LTL freight carrier at 243 lbs. Residential delivery is included — the freight carrier will contact you to schedule a delivery window. Professional installation is required. Budget for a full 4-wheel alignment at the time of install and a re-torque appointment at 500 miles.

The Obsidian Take

The D96N is for the 2019–2024 Ram 1500 DT 4WD owner who wants a complete, geometry-corrected 6-inch front and 5-inch rear lift at the Nitro shock price point. Zone Offroad's heavy-duty crossmembers and steering knuckles correct caster, camber, and scrub radius simultaneously — this is not a spacer stack, it's a complete geometry overhaul for the DT platform. Rear coil spring replacement provides true 5-inch rear lift without the axle wrap risk of tall block spacers. The 1-inch nose-up rake levels under bed load as intended. Nitro gas shocks valved for the lifted geometry are included front and rear.

This kit is not for Ram 1500 Classic DS platform owners — the leaf-spring rear and older body style are completely different architecture. Get under the rear of your truck and check before ordering. It is not for 2025 or newer Ram 1500 owners. It is not for 2WD Ram 1500 owners. If you have factory 4-corner air suspension, confirm compatibility before ordering. If you're running factory OE 22-inch wheels, order D97N instead — the standard knuckles in this kit are not confirmed for OE 22-inch clearance at 6 inches of lift. And if Fox Adventure shocks are the priority over price, order D96F.

Product information is compiled from manufacturer-provided data. Obsidian Forged Auto Supply is not responsible for manufacturer-driven specification updates, metadata changes, or accuracy discrepancies in the foundational data sheets.

⚠️ LTL Freight Notice: This item ships via freight carrier due to size and weight. Residential delivery is included. Freight carrier will contact you to schedule delivery.

2019–2024 Ram 1500 4WD — DT platform only. Ram 1500 Classic (DS) does not fit. 2WD does not fit. OE 22" wheels — order D97N. Fox shocks instead — order D96F.