4" BDS Lift Installed & Completed!

44stevenson · Nov 3, 2015

BDS said it can't be done at this time, but we just completed it on my 2016 with no problems and the air suspension is fully functional. I also choose to get the upgraded Fox Shocks. I also installed 18 Fuel wheels with a 5" backspace and 35" tires. The truck looks great and so far has an excellent ride.

seeareeff · Nov 4, 2015

Can you upgrade the front shocks? They look built into the air spring set up. But does look really good! We're they any snags along the way since it "doesn't work" with the rebel??

HomeDog · Nov 4, 2015

Very nice!

44stevenson · Nov 4, 2015

44stevenson said:
BDS said it can't be done at this time, but we just completed it on my 2016 with no problems and the air suspension is fully functional. I also choose to get the upgraded Fox Shocks. I also installed 18 Fuel wheels with a 5" backspace and 35" tires. The truck looks great and so far has an excellent ride.

seeareeff said:
Can you upgrade the front shocks? They look built into the air spring set up. But does look really good! We're they any snags along the way since it "doesn't work" with the rebel??

The kit only comes with the rear shocks

Roomraider · Nov 4, 2015

Man this looks darn good. Did you have to lengthen the air & brake lines over what the kit shipped with? Details please.

ufokillerz · Nov 4, 2015

everything looks great, asides from the chrome shrouds around the bi-halogen projectors!

Hopefully follow similar steps as you soon. Please share as to what was needed to get the kit to work.

RED_5 · Nov 4, 2015

Is that pic taken in "normal" or in "off road" mode?

44stevenson · Nov 4, 2015

Roomraider said:
Man this looks darn good. Did you have to lengthen the air & brake lines over what the kit shipped with? Details please.

Nothing extra was needed, my shop did the install in one day.

RED_5 said:
Is that pic taken in "normal" or in "off road" mode?

The normal off road 1 for the rebel

A5 HEMI · Nov 4, 2015

44stevenson said:
BDS said it can't be done at this time, but we just completed it on my 2016 with no problems and the air suspension is fully functional. I also choose to get the upgraded Fox Shocks. I also installed 18 Fuel wheels with a 5" backspace and 35" tires. The truck looks great and so far has an excellent ride.

By chance, did you do a dry fit with the 35's before the lift? I'm wondering what is the tallest tire we can fit with the stock setup.

44stevenson · Nov 4, 2015

A5 HEMI said:
By chance, did you do a dry fit with the 35's before the lift? I'm wondering what is the tallest tire we can fit with the stock setup.

No I wanted to, but just got too busy to try

Dynamic · Nov 4, 2015

A5 HEMI said:
By chance, did you do a dry fit with the 35's before the lift? I'm wondering what is the tallest tire we can fit with the stock setup.

I have to look but one of these threads here or the other rebel forum someone put 35's on stuck with wheel spacers.

Shewpan · Nov 4, 2015

well dammnnn that looks right... how did you work around the front then?

Tde0411 · Nov 5, 2015

Yep 35" with 1.5 wheel spacers

Tde0411 · Nov 5, 2015

44stevenson said:
BDS said it can't be done at this time, but we just completed it on my 2016 with no problems and the air suspension is fully functional. I also choose to get the upgraded Fox Shocks. I also installed 18 Fuel wheels with a 5" backspace and 35" tires. The truck looks great and so far has an excellent ride.

Can we get some more pictures of the truck/suspension??

44stevenson · Nov 6, 2015

Tde0411 said:
Can we get some more pictures of the truck/suspension??

Will try to get some tomorrow

Joe · Nov 21, 2015

any more pictures to share ?

Buddha · Nov 23, 2015

Can't wait to see some more pics too. This is the next item on my to-do list.

Buddha · Dec 7, 2015

Hey 44stevenson, you mentioned in another thread that you have over 2k miles on it, how's the kit running? Any handling issues, uneven tire wear, etc.? Have you had a chance to try out 4 Lock and 4 Low? Also, been reading some mixed message reply's (including two conflicting messages I've received) from BDS regarding the fit of the 1623H 4″ Air-Ride RAM 1500 Lift Kit. Sometimes they say that they need to make additional adjustments for the Rebel and swap a few parts, and other times they say that the Rebel has the same chassis as other 2015/16 Air Suspension 1500's and will work just fine. Would love to hear from someone who's actually running on the lift. Thanks!

Joe · Dec 7, 2015

Buddha said:
Hey 44stevenson, you mentioned in another thread that you have over 2k miles on it, how's the kit running? Any handling issues, uneven tire wear, etc.? Have you had a chance to try out 4 Lock and 4 Low? Also, been reading some mixed message reply's (including two conflicting messages I've received) from BDS regarding the fit of the 1623H 4″ Air-Ride RAM 1500 Lift Kit. Sometimes they say that they need to make additional adjustments for the Rebel and swap a few parts, and other times they say that the Rebel has the same chassis as other 2015/16 Air Suspension 1500's and will work just fine. Would love to hear from someone who's actually running on the lift. Thanks!

ME too, my lift gets delivered on thursday, tires and wheels take alot longer...............................................ha

Buddha · Dec 7, 2015

44stevenson's Rebel looks awesome and I can't wait to throw it on mine. Keep us updated Joe!

4" BDS Lift Installed & Completed!

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