BDS 6-Inch Suspension Lift Kit for 2019–2024 Ram 1500 4WD

BDS 6 Inch Suspension Lift Kit for 2019–2024 Ram 1500 4WD | McClain Auto Part

Product Highlights

Six inches of lift on a 2019 through 2024 Ram 1500 4WD is a significant build decision. It opens up 37-inch tire fitment, delivers serious ground clearance for trail use, and transforms the stance of the DT generation Ram into something that commands attention on and off the road. Done correctly with properly engineered suspension geometry correction, the result is a truck that drives well on the highway, performs on the trail, and maintains ESC system compatibility throughout. Done poorly with height-only hardware that ignores geometry, the result is bump steer, premature wear, and a truck that handles worse than stock in every measurable way.

BDS addresses this directly with their 6-inch lift kit for the 2019 through 2024 Ram 1500 4WD. This is not a stack of spacers dressed up as a lift kit. The front suspension system addresses crossmember clearance, differential relocation, CV angle correction, steering geometry, and skid plate protection as an integrated engineering package. The rear suspension system corrects pinion angle, axle positioning, and suspension travel limits with components purpose-built for this application. At McClain Auto Part, we carry this kit because it represents the kind of thorough suspension engineering that justifies putting our name behind it.

This kit fits 2019 through 2024 Ram 1500 4WD trucks only. Two-wheel drive applications are not compatible. Trucks equipped with factory 22-inch wheels require the larger bore knuckle option due to the larger wheel bearing assembly used with that wheel package. Reference build codes WPM or WPZ when ordering if your truck has factory 22-inch wheels.

What Is Included

BDS engineered this as a complete suspension system. Front and rear components address every geometry variable that a 6-inch lift introduces on the DT generation Ram 1500 platform.

Front Suspension Components

Top-mounted strut spacers achieve the front lift height using the factory strut as the foundation where serviceable. This approach preserves the factory strut investment while delivering the target lift height without requiring a complete strut replacement on a truck with relatively low mileage factory units.

High-clearance crossmembers use quarter-inch thick laser-cut steel in a high-arched profile that maximizes ground clearance under the front of the truck. The arch geometry moves material away from terrain contact rather than presenting a flat surface that catches obstacles on the trail. These crossmembers pair with the front skid plate system to bolt together into a rigid subframe structure. That subframe adds meaningful undercarriage protection at the front of the truck where rock and debris contact is most likely during off-road use.

Multipiece differential relocation brackets secure the front differential at the new ride height and correct CV joint angles. On a 6-inch lift this component is not optional engineering. The factory differential position produces severe CV joint angles at 6 inches of lift without relocation. Poor CV angles at this lift height produce vibration, accelerated CV joint wear, and driveline noise that makes the truck unpleasant on the highway. BDS addresses this with purpose-built multipoint brackets that secure the differential correctly at the new height and restore proper CV operating angles.

CNC-machined ductile iron steering knuckles correct steering geometry at the new ride height. Six inches of lift without steering geometry correction produces significant bump steer and vague steering feel that degrades the driving experience on and off-road. The BDS steering knuckles use CNC-machined ductile cast iron for precision geometry and structural strength. They work with the included replacement tie rod ends to maintain proper steering angles and full ESC system compatibility at the lifted height.

Trucks with factory 22-inch wheels use a larger wheel bearing assembly that requires the larger bore knuckle variant. Reference build codes WPM or WPZ when ordering if your truck left the factory on 22-inch wheels. Installing the standard bore knuckles on a truck with this wheel bearing assembly creates a compatibility problem that requires pulling the front suspension apart again to correct.

Supporting front components include sway bar drop brackets, bump stop extensions, stainless steel braided brake lines, CV spacers, and all required installation hardware. The braided brake lines deserve specific mention. Factory brake lines on a stock-height Ram 1500 do not have enough length to accommodate six inches of additional suspension travel without stretching and eventually failing. Replacing them with longer braided lines is a safety requirement at this lift height. BDS includes them as a standard kit component rather than an optional add-on.

Rear Suspension Components

The rear suspension on the 2019 through 2024 Ram 1500 uses a coil spring configuration that responds to a 6-inch lift differently than the leaf spring rear suspensions on older Ram generations. BDS addresses the specific geometry variables this platform introduces at 6 inches of lift with a rear suspension package that goes well beyond simple lift blocks and longer U-bolts.

Progressive rate Pro-Ride coil springs provide the rear lift with a spring rate designed to improve load-carrying capability and ride quality simultaneously. Progressive rate springs use a coil winding that produces lower spring rates under light loads for a comfortable ride and higher spring rates under heavier loads to maintain stability. This characteristic suits the Ram 1500’s dual role as a daily driver and work or tow vehicle better than a single fixed rate spring that compromises one application in favor of the other.

Rear upper control arm relocation brackets correct pinion angle at the new rear ride height. Pinion angle is the relationship between the rear driveshaft and the rear differential input. At 6 inches of rear lift, the factory upper control arm mounting positions produce a pinion angle that causes driveline vibration and accelerated U-joint wear. The BDS relocation brackets restore proper pinion angle geometry at the new height and eliminate these issues before they develop.

Track bar relocation bracket corrects axle positioning at the new rear ride height. The factory track bar mounting geometry causes the rear axle to shift laterally from its centered position when the suspension is raised. At 6 inches of lift this axle shift is significant enough to affect handling, tire clearance, and overall vehicle dynamics. The BDS track bar bracket re-centers the axle at the new height and restores the factory lateral positioning that the factory track bar geometry cannot maintain at this lift level.

Bump stop extensions prevent suspension over-travel at the new ride height. Extended bump stops maintain appropriate suspension travel limits and protect the suspension components from bottoming during aggressive trail use or hard cornering on the road.

Rear sway bar links maintain proper sway bar geometry at the new height. Factory sway bar link length becomes incorrect at 6 inches of lift. Incorrect sway bar link geometry produces binding on the trail and reduces the sway bar’s effectiveness on the road. The BDS links restore correct geometry throughout the suspension travel range.

Rear Shock Options

Rear shock selection is a meaningful choice that affects how this truck drives every day. Select based on how the truck is actually used rather than defaulting to one option without considering the application.

BDS NX2 Nitro Series

The NX2 is the right choice for Ram 1500 owners who split time between daily highway driving and moderate trail use. It delivers a meaningful improvement over factory shocks in both environments without the premium price of the FOX option.

The NX2 uses nitrogen charging and a twin-tube design with 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving. The velocity-sensitive valving adjusts damping rate based on the speed of suspension movement. Sharp road impacts get controlled damping. Longer suspension events get appropriate resistance throughout the stroke. The 1-3/8-inch high-flow piston moves fluid efficiently through the valve stack. Dual-welded mounting ends add structural strength. Self-lubricating seals reduce maintenance requirements over the service life of the shock. Silver powder coat finish resists undercarriage corrosion.

FOX 2.0 Performance Series IFP

The FOX 2.0 IFP is the right choice for Ram 1500 owners who push their trucks hard off-road and want damping performance that keeps up with the application.

The monotube internal floating piston design separates oil and nitrogen charges within a single tube. This design runs cooler under sustained off-road use than twin-tube alternatives and responds more consistently to rapid suspension inputs during high-speed trail driving. The two-inch impact-extruded aluminum body dissipates heat more effectively than steel-bodied shocks during extended off-road sessions.

The 5/8-inch hard chrome-plated heat-treated alloy steel shaft resists bending under the lateral loads that occur during aggressive off-road articulation. Hard chrome plating resists corrosion and scoring from trail debris. CNC machined 6061-T6 aluminum mounting ends reduce weight without compromising structural integrity at the shock body connection points. Application-specific valving developed for the 2019 through 2024 Ram 1500 4WD platform means the FOX 2.0 is tuned for this specific suspension geometry and spring rate combination. The clear anodized finish resists corrosion and UV degradation in the undercarriage environment over the long term.

Recommended Tire and Wheel Combinations

This kit opens up fitment for tires up to 37 inches in diameter on the 2019 through 2024 Ram 1500 4WD. BDS recommends the following combinations based on application testing. Trimming may be required depending on the specific combination selected.

Backspace directly affects tire clearance at the inner fender and outer fender line. The combinations above work with this specific BDS kit on the DT generation Ram 1500. Deviating from these backspace specifications increases the risk of rubbing at the inner fender during full steering lock or suspension compression.

Factory Protection Plus Drivetrain Warranty

BDS includes the Factory Protection Plus drivetrain warranty with this kit. This coverage protects Ram 1500 drivetrain components against warranty complications that a lift kit installation might otherwise create. For 2019 through 2024 Ram 1500 trucks still within their factory powertrain warranty window, this inclusion is a significant practical benefit. Most lift kit manufacturers do not provide this coverage.

Why McClain Auto Part Carries This Kit

We have supplied Ram truck owners from Cleveland since 2009. The products we carry reflect what we would put on our own trucks. BDS earns a place in our suspension inventory because their kits address the full geometry picture rather than simply achieving lift height. The steering knuckles, differential relocation, CV angle correction, pinion angle correction, axle positioning, and skid plate integration in this kit reflect thorough suspension engineering. For DT generation Ram 1500 owners planning a 6-inch build, this is the kit we recommend for this platform.

Before You Order

Confirm your model year as 2019 through 2024 and confirm your drivetrain as 4WD before ordering. Check whether your truck has factory 22-inch wheels and reference build codes WPM or WPZ if applicable. Select your rear shock option, NX2 Nitro Series or FOX 2.0 IFP Performance Series, based on your intended use.

Contact our Cleveland team with your year, drivetrain, wheel size, and shock preference. We confirm compatibility and current pricing before anything ships. Check out our category for more suspension Parts

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