Carli 2013+ Ram 3500 Pathfinder Leveling System
The day has arrived and it’s our pleasure to announce that the 2.5" Carli Pathfinder 2.5" LevelingSystem for the 2013+ Ram 3500 is now available to order!
The Pathfinder system is built for Ram owners who prioritize on-road comfort with the capability to handle light to moderate off-road terrain. Nestled between the Backcountry and Pintop, this system delivers a controlled and predictable ride for light to moderate off-road use, though it won’t stay as composed as the Pintop over aggressive, high-speed terrain. On the road, however, the Pathfinder stands out. Small and medium imperfections are absorbed with ease, creating a supple, comfortable ride that doesn’t require an aggressive driving style to feel its benefits. It’s the perfect choice for drivers who value daily comfort, but want their suspension to come alive when venturing off the pavement.
The Details
This system features Carli-SPEC 2.5” aluminum-bodied shocks finished with a hard-anodized coating for superior corrosion and scratch resistance. All billet components are black-anodized, creating a sleek, premium look straight out of the box—an aesthetic that previously cost customers over $1,200 in custom color upgrades on our King kits. With 55% more piston surface area than 2.0” shocks, it provides improved heat dissipation and extended rebuild intervals. Inside, we’ve spec’d a high-performance red shock oil designed to resist heat and fade, even under spirited driving, ensuring consistent damping and long-term reliability. The Pathfinder delivers unmatched on-road composure and comfort for which many are happy to sacrifice the extremes of off-road capability they’d find in our King-Shock offerings. This system is the result of over a year of development, tuning, and testing to deliver exactly what customers felt was missing: a premium 2.5” shock package that’s affordable, aesthetically premium, on-road focused, and build to withstand the rigors of HD off-road use.
The included Adjustable Track Bar recenters the axle laterally at the taller ride height white the Carli reservoir mounts hold the 10” Remote Reservoirs on display over the front tire. Further, ride quality can be substantially increased with the addition of our Torsion Sway Bar. We recommend a 35” tire on a wheel that’s no more than 9” wide with 5.5”-6” Backspace. An 18” diameter wheel will be best to ensure optimal ride quality (more rubber = better small bump compliance) and an unloaded tire pressure of 45F/40R is recommended. The addition of a Carli Low-Mount Steering Stabilizer is recommended for any tire over factory size.
**This system will NOT be upgradeable to the taller 3.25" Carli Suspension Systems.** It’s designed to be a solution for customers wanting a quality, big-shock system boasting huge off-road capability, minimal lift and NO reduction in payload or hauling capacity. We recommend slight eccentric bolt compensation to correct caster after the lift as there are no Radius Arm Drops included. For this reason, customers may experience a slight bow in the coil spring. We did not experience a coil bow in any of our test trucks but it’s possible at the 2.5” lift height without a Radius Arm Drop Bracket. A Radius Arm Drop Bracket can be added to alleviate bow and recenter the caster adjustment if bow is encountered. This system will result in tight and responsive, sports-car like handling; the 3” Suspension Systems will ride softer in the rear given the included reduced capacity rear springs.
NOTE: This system is NOT compatible with the auto-level, air-assist Rams.
FEATURES:
- Leveling Front Coils
- Carli-SPEC 2.5" Remote Reservoir Shock Package with Reservoir Mounts
- Adjustable Track Bar with Stabilizer Bracket
- 1″ Billet Block & U Bolts (2019+ SRW Kit)
DODGE RAM FITMENT GUIDE:
- 2013+ Ram 3500 4wd Diesel Trucks
Altered Vehicle Characteristics:
- 2.5 of front lift (varies slightly with different cab configurations)
- 1"of rear lift (2019+ SRW kit)
- Level Ride
Part Numbers
- 2013-2018 CS-DLVL-PF-13-D
- 2019-2026 SRW CS-DLVL-PF-19-D-3500
Sway Bar Options
Torsion Sway Bar
- Easily the best "bang for the buck" upgrade for ride quality
- Allows front suspension to move freely without giving up control
- Requires removal of electronic sway bar on Power Wagons
- Fitment: 2014+ 2500 4x4
- Fitment: 2013+ 3500 4x4
- Compatible with 2.5"-4" Front Lift
Steering Stabilizer Options
Stainless Low Mount Stabilizer, 2014+
- Direct bolt-in replacement
- Corrects left tire pull, adjustable
- Stainless Steel Shock
- Black Nitride Shaft
- Billet Red Ends with 1/2" Spherical Bearings
- Fitment: 2014+ Ram 2500, 4×4
- Fitment: 2013+ Ram 3500, 4×4
Front Differential Guard Options
Front Differential Guard
- Protection for your Ring-Gear
- Bolts On In Minutes
- 1/4" Wall Cold-Rolled Steel Construction
- Grade 8 Hardware
- Fitment: 2014+ Ram 2500, 4x4
- Fitment: 2013+ Ram 3500, 4x4
- Power Wagons may require modification to the Diff Guard or Lower Diff Housing
Radius Arm Options
Fabricated Radius Arms for Leveling Systems, 10" Limit Straps
- Massive Strength Upgrade vs. Stock Arm
- Improved ride quality and control
- Internal X-Bracing & Serviceable 17-4 Stainless Spherical Joints
- 10" Quad Wrap Limit Straps, For 2.5" Leveling Systems
- Fitment: 2014+ Ram 2500, 4×4
- Fitment: 2013+ Ram 3500, 4×4
Radius Arm Drop Bracket Options
Radius Arm Drop Brackets, 2019
- Maintains critical geometries with 2.5-4" Front Lift
- Heavy-Duty Construction
- Bolt-On installation, no welding required
- Includes: CS-DCM-20-HK - 4 Extended Crossmember Bolts
- Fitment: 2014+ Ram 2500, 4×4
- Fitment: 2013+ Ram 3500, 4×4
Lifetime Ball Joints
Lifetime Ball Joint Set, 2014
- Set of Upper and Lower Ball Joints
- LIFETIME Advanced-Replacement Warranty
- Copper Plated, Carburized and Dry-Lubed
- Includes a tube of Redline CV2 Grease
- Fitment: 2013+ Ram 3500 4x4
- Fitment: 2014+ Ram 2500 4x4
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