Carli Spec 2013+ Ram 3500 Back Country 2.0 System

The Carli Spec Backcountry 2.0 system is designed for people seeking the best ride on and off-road on a budget; perfect for those that want to have a little dirt-road fun in their 8,500lb truck without losing the on-road ride quality or usability for which the truck was designed.
 

Utilizing Carli SPEC 2.0″ Diameter, Remote Reservoir shocks, we’ve developed a tune that delivers all around comfort and ride quality designed for on-road, in town, highway, towing/hauling as well as slow to mid speed off road use. The remote reservoir Carli SPEC 2.0 boasts 6063 Aluminum construction, anodized body for corrosion resistance, 5/8″ hardened steel chrome plated shaft, full serviceability & rebuildability and are built with 1-peice bushings in the 6061 billet rod-ends. These shocks are spec’d with a premium 5WT oil to balance lubricity, consistent damping and the widest available range in temperature variation. We back these with a 1-year warranty, serviced by Carli. More details on these shocks can be found HERE.

The Details: Your truck will sit 3”-3.5” higher in the front (cab configuration dependent) with 50% more suspension travel than the factory platform thanks to the taller, lighter rate coil springs. The rear is lifted 2”-3” via the customer’s choice of a Progressive Add-A-Pack & Block combo or Full Progressive Leaf Pack. The Progressive Add-A-Pack/Block maintains load capacity and replaces the factory overload with a 5-Leaf, progressive pack that changes the final rate of the spring pack keeping the rear planted while increasing traction and predictability. The optional Full Progressive Leaf Pack replaces the entire factory leaf spring assembly increasing travel and drastically increasing comfort (when compared to when compared to the factory springs or add-a-pack) throughout the entire usable travel stroke at the cost of a 15% payload reduction from a standard 2500.

When pairing added down-travel with the taller ride height, the position of the factory, front sway bar will need to be altered as well. For this, we offer two options; Billet Sway Bar Drop Brackets or the replacement Torsion Sway Bar. The Billet Drop Blocks shift the sway bar down and forward to ensure the factory end links cycle properly throughout the entire extended travel range. Carli’s optional Torsion sway bar removes the entire factory sway bar assembly replacing it with a torsion bar supported by fabricated drop brackets and delrin bushings. Fabricated sway bar arms and dual 5/8” FK heim end links round off the package. This is the single best bang for the buck, ride-quality upgrade offered by Carli Suspension.

When lifting the front end of a straight axle truck, the front axle is pulled off-center unless the proper linkages are addressed. Three inches of front lift equates to an axle shifted toward the driver’s side ¾” and, in the radius arm equipped Rams, lightened caster and slight rearward axle shift. This system includes an Adjustable Track Bar to push the axle back toward the passenger side and provide a stronger link with less deflection for the lifted application. We also include Radius Arm Drop Brackets to recenter your caster adjustment and shift the axle forward to its new center of travel. Everything is included to support flawless operation of all components.

Wheel and Tire: This system will fit up to a 37” tire when utilizing wheels that are no more than 9” wide with 5.75-6” of backspacing. A 12.5” wide should fit with no rubbing on the factory radius arm and only minor trimming required, while a 13.5” will require more trimming and slightly more offset to fit properly. 35” tires will fit with VERY minimal, if any trimming. We Recommend running an 18” diameter wheel for optimal ride quality (more rubber = better small bump compliance) on a 35”-37” E-rated tire running 45psi front, 40psi rear when unloaded. For more details, see our article on wheel and tire selection and tire pressures:

FEATURES:

• (2) Carli Spec Front 2.0 Remote Reservoir Shocks (Carli Tuned)
• (2) Carli Spec Rear 2.0 Remote Reservoir Shocks (Carli Tuned)
• (2) 3.25" Front Linear Rate Coils
• (1) Front Adjustable Chromoly Track Bar
• (2) Radius Arm Drop Brackets
• (2) Front Bump Stop Extensions
• (2) Rear Bump Stop Extensions

DODGE RAM FITMENT GUIDE:

• 2013+ Ram 3500 4wd Diesel Trucks (will not fit the '13 2500's)

Part Number

• 2013 - 2024 CS-D3-BC-CS-1319-D

Altered Vehicle Characteristics:

• 3.25 - 3.5" of front lift (varies slightly with different cab configurations)
• 2-2.5" of rear lift (varies slightly with different cab configurations)
• Level Ride

System Notes:

• Wheels - Carli Recommends a 17"-18" Wheel, no more than 9" wide with 5.75" of Backspacing on Leveling Systems
• Tires - 37", E-Rated Tire Fitment is Recommended. Recommended unloaded Tire Pressure 45F/40R
• Recommended Configuration - Carli Leveling Systems are Designed and Tested on Vehicles with 17"-18" Wheels with 35", E-Rated Tires. Stock wheels and tires or running a larger wheel diameter will result in a stiffer ride.
• Endlinks - Factory front endlinks are rertained where as the rear endlinks are provided with the kit for cleaner travel.
• Torsion Sway Bar - Selection of the Torsion Sway Bar Replacement will not Require size selection as the entire sway bar assembly is replaced.
• Fitting 37" Tires - 37" Tires will fit with the above wheel specifications. Radius arms are not required but will offer more clearance for those wanting to run smaller offsets.

Sway Bar Options

• CS-DSBD-14 - Front Sway Bar Drop Brackets
  • Machined from solid billet Aluminum and Mil-spec Hard Anodized
  • Relocates and drops the front sway bar for fit and correct geometry
  • Eliminates End Link bind which could lead to premature failure

• OR

• CS-DTSB3-14 - 3" Torsion Sway Bar
  • Easily the Best "Bang for the Buck" Upgrade for ride quality
  • Allows front suspension to move freely without giving up Control
  • Heavy duty chromoly arms and end links with 5/8 race series heim joints

Rear Lift Options

Although it is possible to order this kit with neither of these options, it is HIGHLY recommended that you do choose one of these options in order for this kit to perform as expected.

• CS-DPAP-03-D - 3in Diesel Add-a-Packs
  • Replaces Rear, lower overload spring for increased ride quality
  • Provides 1.0" of lift
  • The O.E.M. load capacity is still maintained while improved ride is achieved
  • Diesel specific configuration (AAM 11.5 Axle)

• OR

• CS-DFSP-13-D - 2013+ 3500 Full Spring Pack
  • Softens initial spring rate at ride height
  • Minimizes Axle Wrap/Wheel Hop
  • Reduces Payload 15% From Stock 2500
  • Capable of 15" of Suspension Travel

Radius Arms

• CS-DFRA-14 - Fabricated Radius Arms
  • 1/4" Cold Rolled Steel
  • Internal X-Bracing
  • Serviceable Spherical Joints
  • Improved ride quality and control
  • Quad Wrap Limit Straps & Hardware