Carli 2.5" Super Duty Starter Leveling System
Stainless Brake Lines Now Included! Gas Specific Kits also now available!
2.5" Super Duty Starter Leveling System
The Super Duty Starter system is designed for people who want a small suspension lift without the stereotypical ride-quality degradation associated with mass-produced “lift and leveling kits”. The included, custom tuned, Carli Signature Series Shocks are longer to accommodate the extended travel. When designing the shocks, Zinc plating, Clear Coat for corrosion resistance and quality bushings were a must; finished off with boots to protect the shafts, we back them with a limited lifetime warranty to ensure their quality is as unbeatable as their ride quality at this price point.
The truck will sit 2.5” higher in the front and have more wheel travel thanks to the taller, lighter rate coil springs. Stainless Brake Lines and an Adjustable Track Bar round off the front end geometry correction while Caster Shims improve on the stock handling. The rear is outfitted with matching custom-tuned Signature Series shocks and is recommended to be optioned with a Progressive Add-a-Pack lifting it 2” and help keep the truck planted over rough terrain while maintaining factory towing and payload capacity. The 2.5” systems are designed to work with trucks equipped with the 2” rear block. Super Duties equipped with a 3-5/8″ tall block from the factory will require the factory 2″ tall Block to achieve a leveled stance with the Add-a-Pack. Part Number: 7C3Z-5598-L and 7C3Z-5598-K.
This system was designed with the Progressive Add-a-Pack and should not be run with the Full Progressive Leaf Springs.
Wheel and Tire: Factory Wheels SHOULD NOT be run with oversized tires. They’re known to rub the radius arm, sway bar and most concerning – Brake Lines. Factory tires and factory wheels will work without issue but we DO NOT recommend running oversized tires on factory wheels. On our 2.5” Ford Systems, we recommend 17”-18” wheels, no more than 9” wide with 5.5” of backspacing with Carli Fabricated Radius Arms or 5” Backspace with factory arms; 5” will require a bit more trimming. Tires, 37×12.5” will fit with some trimming; 35” will likely fit without trimming. 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.
Carli Signature Series Shocks
Carli Signature Series Shocks are longer to accommodate the extended travel. When designing the shocks, Zinc plating, Clear Coat for corrosion resistance and quality bushings were a must; finished off with boots to protect the shafts, we back them with a limited lifetime warranty to ensure their quality is as unbeatable as their ride quality at this price point.
Features:
- Improved On Road Ride Quality
- Improved Feel for Mild Off Roading
- Increased Cornering Capability
- Reducing and/or Eliminating Body Roll
- Tighter street feel Driving Characteristics, Increased Suspension Response
- Steering geometry is all within OEM specs, no additional components are necessary
- Towing/hauling capacity is the same as OEM, no reduction of capability
Fitment Guide:
- CS-FLVL-STR-SIG-11 | 11-16 F250 / F350 4x4 Diesel
- CS-FLVL-STR-SIG-08 | 08-10 F250 / F350 4x4 Diesel
- CS-FLVL-STR-SIG-05 | 05-07 F250 / F350 4x4 Diesel
- CS-FLVL-STR-SIG-11-Gas | 11-16 F250 / F350 4x4 6.2 Gas
Components:
- 2.0" Carli Signature Series Front Shocks
- 2.0" Carli Signature Series Rear Shocks
- Carli 2.5" Linear Rate Coil Springs
- Caster Correction Shims
- Stainless Braided Brake Lines
- Adjustable Track Bar
Altered Vehicle Characteristics:
- Level 2.5" of Lift on the Front
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F250: 2" of Lift on the Rear*
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F350: 1" of Lift on the Rear*
- Vehicle is "Leveled"*
- 9.0" of Front Wheel Travel
- 12.0" of Rear Wheel Travel
System Notes:
- If ordering this kit as-shown, Super Duties equipped with a 3-5/8" tall block from the factory will require the factory 2" tall Block to attain leveled stance with the add-a-pack. Part Number: 7C3Z-5598-L and 7C3Z-5598-K
- On our 2.5” Ford Systems, we recommend 17”-18” wheels, no more than 9” wide with 5.5” of backspacing with Carli Fabricated Radius Arms or 5” Backspace with factory arms; 5” will require a bit more trimming. Tires, 37x12.5” will fit with some trimming; 35” will likely fit without trimming. 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.
- 35", E-Rated Tire Fitment is Recommended. Recommended unloaded Tire Pressure 45F/40R
Rear Lift Options
Although it is possible to order this kit without this option, it is HIGHLY recommended that you do choose this option in order for this kit to perform as expected.
- CS-FPAP-(05, 08, 11) - Progressive Add-a-Pack
- Built in the U.S.A. By Deaver Leaf Spring
- Smooth progressive design
- Supplied with U-bolts and hardware
- Provides 2.0" of lift
- The O.E.M. load capacity is still maintained while improved ride is achieved
Radius Arm Option
- CS-FARA-LVL-05 - Radius Arms for 2.5in Lifts
- For Leveling Systems
- 1°-4° of adjustable Caster correction
- 3/16 Construction, Fully Internal Gusseted with 1/2" Additional Tire Clearance
- Includes Lift Specific Limit Straps and Mounting Tabs (requires minor welding)
- Huge 3" Johnny Joint at Frame Connection for longevity and bind free Cycling
- Fitment: 2005+