SKU: IVDK214504T

Stage 5 Lift Kit - for 4.5" Lift

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YEARS
2003-2008
MAKE / MODEL
Dodge RAM /
SERIES
2500/3500
ENGINE
6.7L Cummins/5.9L Cummins
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PRODUCT DETAIL

Key Features & Description

Features:

  • Provides 4.5 inches of suspension lift
  • Fits 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500/3500 4WD
  • Adjustable CDCV shocks tune compression damping
  • Dual rate coils improve ride quality
  • Adjustable track bar centers front axle
  • Heavy duty steel link arms included
  • Increased wheel travel improves suspension performance
  • Corrected steering geometry supports proper handling
  • Reduces body roll compared to stock
  • Clears 35 inch tires without modifications
  • Maintains factory towing capacity
  • No driveshaft modifications required
  • Fully serviceable 2.5 Series shocks

Take Command Of Every Kind Of Terrain

When you want your Ram to sit taller and perform better without giving up a comfortable drive home, the ICON K214504T Stage 5 Lift Kit brings serious capability to the table. Designed for 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4WD trucks, this system adds 4.5 inches of lift while creating room for 35 inch tires without modifications. The real standout is the set of ICON 2.5 Aluminum Series shocks with CDCV, which lets you adjust compression damping with an external knob to better suit changing roads, loads, and terrain. Dual rate coil springs work with the tuned shocks to improve ride quality and wheel travel, giving the suspension a more composed feel on pavement while providing greater control when the surface gets rough. An adjustable track bar helps center the front axle, while heavy duty steel upper and lower links add strength and reduce the binding associated with the factory link bushings. Additionally, the system maintains towing capacity and requires no driveshaft modifications, so the truck can retain the practical capability that made you buy a heavy duty Ram in the first place. From long highway stretches to rough job sites and weekend trail runs, this Stage 5 package gives you the clearance, adjustability, and suspension control to dial in the truck for how you actually use it.

Fine Tune The Suspension From The Outside In

The K214504T takes a comprehensive approach to a 4.5 inch lift by correcting suspension geometry while adding adjustable damping and stronger supporting components. ICON 2.5 Aluminum Series front and rear shocks use one piece impact extruded aluminum cylinders for corrosion resistance, along with 7/8 inch shafts and FK bearings for durability under demanding suspension loads. Their CDCV adjusters provide external compression damping control, allowing the shock response to be changed without disassembling the shock or replacing internal components. The bearing style adjustable track bar uses PTFE lined FK bearings for increased rigidity and provides the adjustment needed to properly center the front axle beneath the truck. Tubular steel upper and lower link arms improve strength and alignment range while reducing the bind that can occur in the original link bushings throughout suspension travel. Steering and track bar correction components work alongside the dual rate coil springs, bump stop extensions, and sway bar drop brackets to maintain proper geometry at the increased ride height. At the rear, 2.5 inch lift blocks complement the front suspension to create a level stance while retaining the truck's towing capacity. The result is a fully serviceable suspension package built around adjustability, controlled wheel travel, and consistent damping for drivers who expect their Ram to perform across widely changing conditions.

Fitment: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Dodge RAM 2500/3500 4WD w/ 4.5" Lift

Notes:

  • Fits 2003-2008 Ram 2500/3500 4WD models
  • Springs are rated for diesel engines only
  • OEM wheels and tires are compatible
  • Recommended tire size is 35x12.50
  • Larger tires may require fender trimming
  • No driveshaft modifications are required
  • Factory towing capacity remains unchanged
  • Shocks are fully serviceable
  • Lift height assumes a stock equipped vehicle
  • 03-06 steering may require pitman arm changes
  • 07-12 steering requires ICON pitman arm 214101
  • Kit ships in multiple boxes
  • Product images may be representative

Technical Notes:

  • OEM Wheels & Tires Fitment: Yes
  • Recommended Aftermarket Wheels: ICON Alloys - 17x8.5" w/ 5.25” Backspace / 13mm Offset
  • Recommended Aftermarket Wheels: ICON Alloys - 18x9" w/ 5.50" Backspace / 12mm Offset
  • Recommended Aftermarket Wheels: ICON Alloys - 20x9" w/ 5.50" Backspace / 12mm Offset
  • Recommended Aftermarket Tires: 35" x 12.50" (Larger tires may fit but fender trimming and modifications will be required)
  • APPLICATION NOTE #6: Springs Are Rated For Diesel Engines Only
  • APPLICATION NOTE #55: Shocks Are Fully Serviceable. Coilover Heights Indicated Are For A Stock Equipped Vehicle
  • APPLICATION NOTE #126: Trucks Equipped With 03-06 Style Steering Will Require 4" Drop Pitman Arm (Not Included) Or Upgrade To 07-12 Steering Setup. Trucks Equipped With 07-12 Style Steering Will Need ICON Pitman Arm Part# 214101
  • Ships in Multiple Boxes

System Components:

  • 214010 (qty: 1) | 03-12 RAM HD 4WD 4.5" DUAL RATE SPRING KIT
  • 214040 (qty: 1) | 03-12 RAM HD 4.5" BOX KIT
  • 214027 (qty: 1) | 03-12 RAM HD FIXED TUBULAR LINK KIT
  • 214030 (qty: 1) | 03-12 RAM HD ADJ TRACK BAR KIT
  • 37023 (qty: 1) | 99-10 FSD DUALLY/03-12 RAM HD 15" U-BOLT KIT
  • 211205 (qty: 1) | 03-12 RAM HD 4WD 2.5" BLOCK KIT
  • 217810CP (qty: 1) | 03-12 RAM HD 4.5" FRONT 2.5 VS RR CDCV PAIR
  • 217701CP (qty: 1) | 03-12 RAM HD 2-3" REAR 2.5 VS PB CDCV PAIR

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FITMENT GUIDE

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Year RangesYears
Make
Model
Series
Engine
2003-2008
Dodge RAM
2500/3500
6.7L Cummins/5.9L Cummins

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