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Carli 6'' Dodge Dominator 3.0 Radius Arm System

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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$12,190.00 - $12,799.00

SKU: CS-DD30-6
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Carli 6" Dodge Dominator 3.0 Radius Arm System

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To keep your investment in a full state of readiness, All Dominator Systems now come with Stainless Shafts for maximum strength and corrosion resistance.

"The Dominator 3.0 is our flagship ride quality performer. The larger displacement combined with our custom low-flow piston and latest shock tune offers the smoothest dampening control and high speed bottom-out resistance. There's nothing smoother than a Carli tuned King 3.0."

6" Radius Arm Dominator 3.0 Dodge Ram Suspension System

This is the true, Jack of all trades suspension system offering the most on-road comfort of any system in the Carli lineup. The Dominator rides better than any other system on the road while boasting off-road manners that make the truck feel half its size. This is the end of our “all-around” Suspension Systems; anything above the 3.0” King will sacrifice on-road ride for off-road capability. For the customer looking for the best balance of on and off-road capability, without leaning too far in either direction, this system is the perfect candidate.

The Carli 6” Systems are an entirely different animal than the 3” offerings. There is no entry level; every system is equipped with a custom tuned shock package and Radius Arm Conversion. The Dominator goes a step further and runs a 1-piece, internally gusseted crossmember. The longer, flatter links cycle more linear travel and offer a superior ride quality over extending a short arm to work with a 6” front lift. Complete with a Driver’s side axle shock, Carli radius arms allow the axle to roll as to not bind during articulation; think of it as the strength of a radius arm and articulation capability of a 4-Link. Further, the drop brackets that affix the radius arms to the frame bolt on with no modification to the existing, factory control arm brackets (ensuring the truck can be returned to stock). The arms themselves boast “X” bracing internal to their gusseted, clam-shell structure and are constructed with 3” Currie Johnny Joints and an internally gusseted, 1-piece Crossmember (Dominator and UnChained only) making them both serviceable and nearly indestructible.

The Dominator is the best of our utilitarian style offerings boasting front Carli Signature tuned, King 3.0” remote reservoir shocks so large, we needed bore the factory spring buckets for them to cycle properly. As the old adage goes, there’s no replacement for displacement. In an effort to provide customers with the best product, we do not sell off-the-shelf King 3.0s. We designed a custom piston to determine proper base flow rates to ensure the shock works well in the heavy duty truck platform; we then tuned the shocks around the custom pistons based on seat-of-the-pants feel. We round off ALL our King shocks with shafts machined and polished from a solid piece of 17-4 Stainless. Unlike King’s standard shafts, there is no coating to wear off, weather is far less likely to hurt them and if there is a small chip, you can round the edges with emery cloth to ensure the seal housing isn’t damaged as they’re not brittle like the stock, hardened shafts. Note that all King shocks are built with a plated steel body. If subjected to inclement weather for extended periods, we recommend wrapping your shocks in 3M to provide a moisture barrier that’s replaceable.

Your truck will sit 6” higher in the front with 60% more suspension travel than the factory platform thanks to the taller, lighter rate coil springs. The rear is lifted 4” via Carli’s Full Progressive Leaf Pack. The Full Progressive Leaf Pack replaces the entire factory leaf spring assembly increasing travel and drastically increasing comfort throughout the entire usable travel stroke at the cost of a 15% payload reduction from a standard 2500. This payload reduction can be supplemented back to 3500 SRW factory capacity with the addition of the Long Travel Airbags (with optional spacer for 6” systems) for the best of both worlds; ride quality and payload capacity/load control. The Full Progressive Leaf Pack requires no block to achieve the 4” rear lift height.

When pairing added 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; Sway bar Drop Bracket + Extended Sway Bar End Links or the Sway Bar Drop Bracket + Replacement Torsion Sway Bar. The End links are equipped with ½” FK Rod-Ends and in-house machined 17-4 stainless bodies that are extended over stock to reset the sway bar engagement points. Factory pillow-bushings are re-used to assemble the sway bar to the lengthened link.

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 (in close competition with the full progressive leaf spring upgrade included in this system).

When lifting a straight axle truck, all linkage, brake lines and bump stops need to be addressed. We include extended stainless brake lines, an adjustable track bar + track bar drop bracket, bump stop drop brackets, drop pitman arm, and recommend the purchase of a carrier bearing drop bracket in the rear for those running a 2-piece driveline.

Sage Carli engineered this system with the customer in mind:

  • 100% Bolt-on DIY kit
  • No cutting off factory brackets
  • No welding (other than for the limit strap tabs)
  • Return to stock at any time
  • The kit can be transferred/sold complete
  • Crossmember designed for easy transmission removal

These were the goals on Sage's plate when he embarked on this project. Before he even got to dimensions, the requirements were to offer a customer-oriented kit. This system was designed for our customers who don't want to cut their chassis, that will take their suspension system with them when they upgrade their truck, install it themselves on their driveway and/or need access their transmission - and wants a great riding, hard working and proven radius arm system.

This system is capable of 13+ inches of wheel travel (more than the stock driveline will allow) and is also capable of full bump to full droop articulation with precise geometry.

Carli's Custom King 3.0 Shocks

The 3.0 series are designed for the customer who wants the ultimate suspension package. Built to support heavy to race off-road conditions with outstanding street performance. This system is designed for drivability, race/chase support applications and aggressive off-road use, still rendering impeccable street characteristics and handling. This is the most advanced performance system available... the next step up from the Carli Dominator system would require a roll cage and race set up. Utilizes King Off Road 3.0 custom race shocks.

Carli Suspension Total Control Piston

All Dominator 3.0 suspension systems come with Carli's total control piston designs.

Dodge Ram Suspension System Engineering

Each shock valve profile is proprietary and was thoroughly tested for performance gains. Each of the systems at Carli Suspension are developed to maximize the on-road performance, first, then it is put through the off-road development process. This is a standard design cycle that renders the ride quality for the real world. Each shock that is delivered, gets installed on a company vehicle and tested on the street. The testing is performed with the actual component family that makes up the suspension system. This allows the ride quality to be evaluated as the system is sold to customers. Valve profile adjustments are made, and then the shocks are re-installed on the test vehicle for another round of road performance evaluation. This cycle continues until the ride quality is perfect for daily use.

Once the system is set up, it is then tested in an off-road environment for further refinement. Off-road testing involves the conditions and terrain that the system is designed for. A progressive testing method that encompasses well maintained to semi-maintained dirt roads, all the way up to open desert in Baja Mexico, depending on which system is in development.

Dodge Ram Suspension Testing

Once the drivability and off-road characteristics are refined, the system will be abuse tested for durability and strength. Testing the 3.0 series under extreme conditions resulted in the truck surrendering before any suspension components did. This also provides a platform for additional product development. It is necessary to find the limits and extend them, a hallmark of the Carli Suspension product development cycle.

Carli Suspension performs professional, technically enabled, product testing. These mediums ensure that each system is rendering the highest performance on the market, from driving to the office... all the way to leaving the ground over desert terrain.

Wheels and Tires

This system will fit up to a 37” tire on wheels no more than 9” wide with 4.5” of backspacing. The more rubber, the better the small bump compliance will be at proper inflation pressures. The ride will firm up as you go larger in wheel diameter. For more details, see our article on wheel and tire selection and tire pressures: HERE

System Includes:

  • King 3.0 Remote Reservoir Front Shocks
  • King 3.0 Weld On Reservoir Rear Shocks
  • Stainless Steel Shock Shafts Are Now Standard
  • Fabricated Steel Shock Towers
  • High Misalignment Spacers
  • Reservoir Mounts
  • Limit Straps
  • 6" Multi Rate Coil Springs
  • Carli/Deaver Progressive Full Leafs
  • Zinc Plated U-Bolts
  • Radius Arm Conversion Drop Brackets
  • Heavy Duty Radius Arm Crossmember
  • Passenger Side Solid Radius Arm
  • Driver Side Articulating Radius Arm
  • Stainless Sway Bar End Links With F.K. Bearings
  • Sway Bar Drop Brackets
  • Front and Rear Bump Stop Drop Brackets
  • Front and rear Extended Braided Stainless Steel Brakelines
  • Adjustable Chromoly Track Bar
  • Track bar drop bracket

DODGE RAM FITMENT GUIDE

  • 2003-2012 2500 / 3500 4x4 Diesel Trucks
  • 2013 2500 4x4 Diesel Trucks Please Order the 2012 Kit- Will not fit the 2013 3500's
  • 2012 Dualies interested in 6" Radius Arm Systems MUST be checked for traction control. If traction control exists, select the appropriate 2012-13 part number based on end link size. If no traction control exists, please select the appropriate 2010-11 part number based on end link size.

Part Numbers

  • CS-DD30-6-032003-09 2500/3500 4x4 Diesel 5.9 Liter (Old Part Number:CS-D30-6-03-D)
  • CS-DD30-6-102010-11 2500/3500 4x4 Diesel (10mm End Links) (Old Part Number:CS-D30-6-10-D)
  • CS-DD30-6-102010-11 2500/3500 4x4 Diesel (12mm End Links) (Old Part Number:CS-D30-6-10-D-12mm)
  • CS-DD30-6-122012 2500/3500 4x4 Diesel (10mm End Links) (Old Part Number:CS-D30-6-12-D)
  • CS-DD30-6-122012 2500/3500 4x4 Diesel (12mm End Links) (Old Part Number:CS-D30-6-12-D-12mm)

Notes for 2010+ trucks:

Some of the 2010+ trucks use larger 12mm threaded hardware as opposed to the 10mm threaded hardware on most trucks. You will need to confirm what version your truck uses by checking the hex nut size on the top of your factory end link. If it uses an 18mm socket then you have the 12mm version. If the nut is a smaller 15 or 16mm nut then you will need the standard 2010+ end links.

Altered Vehicle Characteristics:

  • 6" of front lift
  • 4"of rear lift
  • Level Ride

Shipping Info - If you are choosing the full leaf upgrade we will need you to provide an address that accepts freight truck deliveries as the kit will ship on a pallet.

System Notes:

  • Wheels - Carli Recommends a 17"-18" Wheel, no more than 9" wide with 4.5" of Backspacing on 6" Systems
  • Tires - 37", E-Rated Tire Fitment is Recommended. Recommended unloaded Tire Pressure 45F/40R
  • Recommended Configuration - Carli 6" Suspension Systems are Designed and Tested on Vehicles with 17"-18" Wheels with 37", E-Rated Tires. Stock wheels and tires or running a larger wheel diameter will result in a stiffer ride.
  • Endlinks - 2010-2013 vehicles have 2 possible sizes of Sway Bar End Links. Place a socket on the nut that compresses the rubber End Link bushings; fitment of an 18mm socket will indicate the need for the 12mm Extended End Link.
  • Torsion Sway Bar - Selection of the Torsion Sway Bar Replacement will not Require size selection as the entire sway bar assembly is replaced.
  • Front Drive Shaft - Front drive shaft MUST be lengthend 2".
  • Rear Drive Shaft - Rear Driveshaft must be checked for 1 piece or 2 piece units. It is recommended that 2 piece Driveshafts order a carrier bearing drop, PN# CS-CARRIERDROP-D
  • Pitman Arm - A drop pitman arm is REQUIRED for 6" suspension kits. Pitman Arm Selection: [2003-2008: CS-PITMAN6-03]; [2009-2013: CS-PITMAN6-09]
  • Steering Linkage - Carli 6" suspension kits MUST run T-style steering linkage. Y-style linkage does not have enough angle of articulation to support the additional lift height and travel.

Sway Bar Options

  • CS-DEL6-(10, 12) - 6in 10mm/12mm Extended Sway Bar End Links and Sway Bar Drops
    • Machined out of 17-4 Stainless Steel
    • FK Bearing, Chromoly Rod-End
    • Used on 2010-2013 6" kits that have a factory end link with a 18mm top nut and 10-13 6" Kits that have a 15mm top nut
    • 2010-2013 vehicles have 2 possible sizes of Sway Bar End Links. Place a socket on the nut that compresses the rubber End Link bushings; fitment of an 18mm socket will indicate the need for the 12mm Extended End Link.
Carli Dodge Sway Bar End Links
  • OR
  • CS-DTSB6-03 - 6in Torsion Sway Bar
    • Easily the Best "Bang for the Buck" Upgrade for ride quality
    • Allows front suspension to move freely without giving up Control
Carli Dodge Torsion Sway Bar

Rear Lift Options

  • CS-DFSP-6-(03, 10)-D - 6in Diesel 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
Carli Dodge Full Leaf Spring Pack

Carrier Bearing Drop

  • CS-PITMAN6-09 - 09+ Drop Pitman Arm
    • Forged Pitman Arm For Use with 6" Front Suspension Lift
    • Must be combined with a track bar bracket of equal Drop
    • Fitment: 09-13 Ram 2500. 09-12 Ram 3500, 03-08 Ram 2500 with Larger Mopar Box

Carrier Bearing Drop

  • CS-CARRIERDROP-D - Carrier Bearing Drop
    • Drop Bracket for 2-Piece Driveshafts
    • Adjustable for different cab and bed configurations
    • Easy to install, bolts on in seconds

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