2008-2008 Ram HD 8" Long Arm Conversion Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS685H)

2008-2008 Ram HD 8" Long Arm Conversion Kit with NX2 Nitro Shocks (BDS685H)BDS Suspension 8" long arm conversion lift kit for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 3500 diesel powered truck, with clearance for up to 38" tires. Long tubular lower control arms reduce caster change through wheel travel for a more controlled feel and retain factory arm triangulation for stability. Up front it runs diesel specific progressive rate Pro Ride coil springs, all four control arms, a forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering

BDS Suspension 8" long-arm conversion lift kit for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 diesel-powered truck, with clearance for up to 38" tires. Long tubular lower control arms reduce caster change through wheel travel for a more controlled feel and retain factory arm triangulation for stability. Up front it runs diesel-specific progressive-rate Pro-Ride coil springs, all four control arms, a forged drop pitman arm and track bar bracket for steering correction, bump stops, and sway bar links. The rear uses heavy duty cast steel blocks, longer u-bolts, and a matched set of NX2 Nitro shocks.

Features

• Tubular long arms reduce caster change and create more controlled feeling on and off road
• Heavy duty control arm brackets maintain proper suspension geometry
• Front high strength progressive rate coil springs for a great ride on any terrain
• Front track bar relocation bracket to re-position axle
• Forged drop pitman arm to correct steering angles
• Front sway bar correction to maintain handling performance
• BDS NX2 Nitro Series nitrogen-charged shocks tuned for improved on- and off-road ride
• Nitrogen-charged
• Twin-tube design
• 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving
• Dual-welded ends for increased strength
• 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston
• Self-lubricating seals
• Silver powder coat finish

Specs

• Front Lift Method: Coil Spring
• Rear Lift Method: Block
• Shocks Included: Yes
• Front Lift Height: 8 inch
• Rear Lift Height: 5 inch

Notes

• Measure rear axle tube before ordering. Some 4 inch axle models with dual overloads will require UBT4068.
• Rear lift options will not fit dually applications.
• If driveline vibration occurs, order either transfer case drop. NOTE: 122606 transfer case drop kit will only replace the OE bracket 52121938AA
• Additional front driveline modification may be required.
• Exhaust modification will be required for dual rear shock kit 122009.
• 2500 Gas models will require modification to the front exhaust crossover pipe on driver side for proper clearance when a transfer case indexing ring kit is installed
• If your Truck has had the steering gear box changed and the sector shaft diameter measures 1-1/2 inch-1-5/8 inch you will need to add part BDS082404 to your kit.

Includes

• BDS002508, 03-05 Dodge 3/4 ton 5in Rear Spring (UPC 658848611294)
• BDS012801, Dodge Control Arm Mounts (UPC 658848612840)
• BDS012802, Dodge Control Arm Box Kit (UPC 658848612857)
• BDS012804, 08 Dodge Ram Long Arm Box Kit (UPC 658848612871)
• BDS032801, Dodge 8in Coil spring (UPC 658848616442)
• BDS122801, 03-10 Ram T-Case Indexing kit (UPC 658848619801)
• BDS85751, Shock- 30.00 x 17.25 x 2-3/8 - S50/EB2 (UPC 711745609617)
• BDS85761, Shock- 33.00 x 19.25 x 2-3/8 - EB1/EB1 (UPC 711745609709)
• UBT4067, 9/16 x 4 x 12-1/2 Round U-bolt (UPC 711745613003)