Carli 2013+ Ram 3500 Commuter 2.0 System

The Commuter 2.0 system is designed for people seeking the best on-road ride quality on a budget. Utilizing front and rear Fox 2.0” internal reservoir shocks, we’ve developed a Carli Signature shock tune that delivers all around comfort and ride quality designed for on-road, in town, highway, and towing/hauling. The Fox 2.0s are fully rebuildable, built with hour-glass bushings and boast extruded aluminum construction with a clear anodizing for corrosion resistance. Fox builds these shocks with their legendary red shock oil that flows well down to -55* F. This system was tuned with the Progressive Add-A-Pack and factory 20” wheels on factory tires.

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 1”-2” via the Carli Progressive Add-A-Pack. The Progressive Add-A-Pack 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. Although some customers will choose the full replacemant leafs, we recommend going with the Backcountry or Pintop 2.5 version of this kit as those shocks are tuned for the full leafs. 

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.

Carli Suspension has never released systems in the past that they were this excited about!

Here is what Carli has to say about these new 3" systems:

"After nearly 2 years of painstaking R&D to ensure we bring to market the best riding, most geometrically correct and complete suspension systems available, we're VERY confident that our suspensions will exceed your expectations. Despite losing those who required a first to market, immediate solution, we persisted and stuck to our guns. Not surprisingly, we can now guarantee the products we’re releasing are geometrically sound, travel is as linear as possible, coils have the proper forces being applied, and with unparalleled ride quality.

These systems are priced a bit higher than their 2012 and below counter-parts; however, the 2013+ systems are far more inclusive than earlier years. No more “Do I need control arms, track bar, etc…?” All necessities are included in the base systems to ensure optimal performance. This, of course, doesn't mean you can’t add accessories (Steering Stabilizers, Torsion Sway Bar,Full Leafs,Fabricated Radius Arms, Differential Guard, etc.) to make the kit your own; we've, however, taken care of everything else for you!"

For the best overall ride we suggest 35-37" tires on 17-18"s wheels. Contact us for tire pressure recommendations based on the planned vehicle use and tire selection.

Carli / Fox Shock technology:

• The most wheel travel out of any bolt-on suspension system
• Custom tuned the ride quality
• The Fox 2.0 IFP shock was blueprinted using our system specifications and comes with our custom on-road shock tune.

FEATURES:

• (2) Front Fox 2.0 Commuter Shocks (Carli Tuned)
• (2) Rear Fox 2.0 Commuter Shocks (Carli Tuned)
• (2) 3" 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:

• CS-DC20-13-D | 2013+ Ram 3500 4wd Diesel Trucks (will not fit the '13 2500's)
• This system is NOT compatible with trucks equipped with the factory auto-leveling air assist.

Altered Vehicle Characteristics:

• 3.25 - 3.5" of front lift (varies slightly with different cab configurations)
• 1"of rear lift (varies slightly with different cab configurations and the amount of stock spacers installed)
• 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.
• 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