Zone Offroad D97N Lift Kit — 6" Front / 5" Rear | Nitro Shocks | OE 22-Inch Wheel Compatible | 2019–2024 Ram 1500 4WD | DT Platform

Six inches of lift. Factory 22-inch wheels retained. Nitro shocks included.

Standard 6-inch lift kits may not maintain adequate clearance with factory OE 22-inch wheels found on Laramie, Longhorn, and Limited Ram 1500 trims. The D97N is specifically engineered to clear those wheels at full 6-inch front lift — so you don't have to choose between the lift you want and the wheels you already have.

The Zone Offroad D97N delivers 6 inches of front lift and 5 inches of rear lift with corrected caster, camber, and scrub radius geometry via heavy-duty crossmembers and steering knuckles. Differential drop brackets correct CV axle angles at lifted height. Rear coil spring replacement provides 5 inches of rear lift on the DT platform's coil-spring rear suspension. Nitro gas shocks valved for the lifted geometry are included front and rear. Want Fox Adventure shocks instead? Order D97F.

Why the D97N is different from the D96N — the 22-inch wheel distinction: Standard Ram 1500 6-inch lift kits are not tested or confirmed for OE 22-inch wheel fitment. The D97N uses steering knuckles specifically dimensioned to maintain adequate clearance with factory 22-inch wheels at 6 inches of lift. If you're running aftermarket wheels or factory 18" or 20" wheels, verify your offset clearance before ordering — the standard D96N may be the appropriate kit.

The 1-inch front-to-rear differential: The kit delivers 6 inches of front lift and 5 inches of rear lift — a 1-inch nose-up rake that levels out under normal bed load and towing weight.

Kit contents:

• Heavy-duty front crossmembers
• Steering knuckles (OE 22-inch wheel clearance spec)
• 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 owners — stop here: The Ram 1500 Classic is the DS platform (older body style, 1994–2024 production). It runs a leaf-spring rear suspension and completely different front geometry. This kit does not fit. Confirm your truck is the 2019+ DT new body style before ordering.

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

⚠️ Aftermarket wheel owners: OE 22-inch clearance is confirmed. Aftermarket wheel and tire combinations with different offsets require separate clearance verification before ordering. If you're running aftermarket wheels, order D96N and verify your offset clears the kit geometry.

Before You Buy — Questions We Get Asked

Q: What's the difference between D97N and D97F?

Same OE 22-inch wheel compatible kit — heavy-duty crossmembers, OE 22-inch spec steering knuckles, differential drop brackets, rear coil springs, and all hardware. The only difference is the shock package. The D97N includes Nitro gas shocks. The D97F includes Fox Adventure shocks. If Fox is the priority, order D97F. If you want the OE 22-inch compatibility at the Nitro price point, the D97N is the right call.

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

Both include Nitro shocks and cover the same 2019–2024 Ram 1500 4WD DT platform at 6-inch front / 5-inch rear lift. The D97N uses steering knuckles specifically dimensioned for OE 22-inch factory wheel clearance. The D96N is the standard clearance version — correct for trucks running factory 18" or 20" wheels or aftermarket wheel setups where clearance is verified separately. If you're keeping your factory 22-inch wheels, D97N. If you're not, verify clearance with D96N.

Q: Why does this kit include steering knuckles?

At 6 inches of front lift on the DT platform, caster, camber, and scrub radius geometry shift significantly from factory spec. Zone Offroad's heavy-duty steering knuckles correct those angles — maintaining steering precision, reducing inner tire wear, and ensuring the corrected CV axle geometry works correctly with the differential drop brackets. The knuckles in the D97N are specifically dimensioned for OE 22-inch wheel clearance, which is the key difference from the standard D96N knuckles.

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

This kit ships via LTL freight carrier at 209 lbs. Residential delivery is included — the freight carrier will contact you to schedule a delivery window. Inspect the kit at delivery before signing. Professional installation is required — this is not a garage floor bolt-on. Budget for a full 4-wheel alignment at the time of install and a re-torque appointment at 500 miles.

The Obsidian Take

The D97N is for the 2019–2024 Ram 1500 DT owner on Laramie, Longhorn, or Limited trim who wants maximum lift without giving up factory 22-inch wheels — at the Nitro shock price point. Zone Offroad engineered the OE 22-inch clearance spec into the steering knuckles so those wheels clear at 6 inches of front lift where standard kits cannot guarantee it. The corrected crossmembers, steering knuckles, and differential drop brackets address caster, camber, scrub radius, and CV angle simultaneously — this is a complete geometry correction kit, not a stack of spacers. Nitro gas shocks valved for the lifted geometry are included front and rear. Five inches of rear coil spring lift completes the package.

This kit is not for Ram 1500 Classic DS platform owners — the geometry and rear suspension are completely different. It is not for 2025 or newer Ram 1500 owners — Zone Offroad's application caps at 2024. It is not for 2WD Ram 1500 owners. If your truck has factory 4-corner air suspension, verify compatibility before ordering. If you're running aftermarket wheels rather than OE 22-inch factory wheels, start with the D96N and verify your offset clearance before committing to the OE 22-inch spec knuckles. And if Fox Adventure shocks matter more than price, order D97F instead.

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 confirmed. Fox shocks instead — order D97F.