CS-D3-BC-CS-1319-D | Carli Suspension 3.25" Lift Backcountry System With Carli SPEC 2.0" Remote Reservoir Shocks For Dodge Ram 3500 4WD | 2013-2022 | Diesel

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:

Tires and Wheels: How Do They Affect My Ride?

The Backcountry System is designed for people seeking the best ride on and off-road quality on a budget; basically, the Commuter 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. You’re no longer limited to the highway while gravel roads become uninteresting as you can drive them at speed with one hand on the wheel.

Front Lift: 3.25-2.5″ / Rear Lift: 2-2.5″ / Front Travel: 9.5″ /  Rear Travel: 11.3″ / Shock Type: 2.0″ Internal Reservoir / Tire Fitment: 37″ x 12.5″

Customization Information

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 TORSION SWAY BAR - 3" LIFT

SKU: CS-DTSB3-1419
- 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
- Compatible with 0"-4" Front Lift
- Torsion Bar may be Black or Silver Zinc; depends on supply-chain availability. NOT requestable.

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 STOCK SWAY BAR DROP BRACKET - 3.25" LIFT

SKU: CS-DSBD-14
- In-house machined billet aluminum
- Hard-Anodized for corrosion resistance
- Correct factory sway bar geometry on 3" Lift
- Fitment: 2014+ Ram 2500, 4×4
- Fitment: 2013+ Ram 3500, 4×4

Rear Leaf Options

*OPTIONAL*

RAM 3500 4X4 PROGRESSIVE ADD-A-PACK KIT - 2" LIFT

SKU: CS-DPAP3-19-4.25
- Add-A-Pack Replaces lower overload spring
- More predictability and Spring Progression Keeps Tires Planted
- 1" Block included to match our 3" Suspension Systems
- 2"-2.5" Total lift with Add-a-Pack and Block Combination
- Includes U-Bolts and Center Pins
- Fitment: 2019+ Ram 3500 4x4, With 4.25" Axle Tube
- Will NOT fit 2019+ 3500 with Factory Air-Assist

RAM 3500 4X4 DIESEL FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 2" LIFT

SKU: CS-DFSP-19-425
- 2" rear lift maintains slight rear-hight stance with Carli 3" Systems
- Softens initial spring rate at ride height
- Minimizes axle wrap/wheel hop
- Reduces payload to "light" 3/4-ton capacity
- Capable of 15" of suspension travel with factory shackle
- Fitment: Ram 2019+ 3500 4x4, Diesel with 4.25" Axle Tube
- Will NOT fit trucks that have factory air-assist

Leaf Spring Shackle

*OPTIONAL* - Much of the jarring ride of the 3500 rear can be attributed to the factory vulcanized bushings in the leaf spring pack and shackle. The factory shackle is very strong BUT the design is not conducive to a smooth ride. The Carli shackle is constructed of 1/4″ American cold-rolled steel. The mid-length gusset ensures no deflection while the serviceable bushings offer a far superior ride to the bind of the factory bushings.

SKU: CS-DSHACKLE-13
- Greasable and Rebuildable
- Far Better Ride than Factory Shackle
- 1/4" Steel Construction
- Fits Factory and Carli Springs

Long Travel Airbags

*OPTIONAL*

SKU: CS-DLTB-19-4.25
- Supports up to 12 inches of travel
- Compatible with 1"-2" Rear Lift
- Restore Factory Payload to Full Progressive Springs
- Includes 1/4" Airline, Fittings and Schrader Valves
- Adjustable Rear Loaded height, 2,000lb Capacity per bag at 100psi
- Fitment: 2019+ Ram 3500 4x4 with 4.25" Axle Tube

Low Mount Steering Stabilizer

*OPTIONAL* - Bolt in steering stabilizer (factory location). Adjustable from 70-200 psi to run neutral (no directional influence at 70psi) or at 200psi to counter the left-hand pull inherent to tires like Nitto Trail Grapplers. Run in conjunction with the Carli High Mount for the ultimate Dual, Opposing Steering Stabilizer combination that's infinitely adjustable.

SKU: CS-DLMSS-14
- Direct bolt-in replacement
- Corrects left tire pull, adjustable
- Inside the Carli Stainless Stabilizer

High Mount Steering Stabilizer

*OPTIONAL* - Bolt in stabilizer adjustable from 70-200 psi to run neutral (no directional influence at 70psi) or at 200psi to counter the right-hand pull inherent to tires like Toyo Mud Terrains. ** Note: Original 14-18 Drag Links will have 2 jam-nuts and large adjustment collar - order DHMSS-14 stabilizer. If the truck has been updated to the 19+ drag link, order the DHMSS-19.

SKU: CS-DHMSS-19
- Simple, Bolt-in Installation
- Corrects right tire pull, adjustable
- Combines with Low-Mount for opposing stabilization
- Inside the Carli Stainless Stabilizer

Fabricated Radius Arms

*OPTIONAL* - Icing on the cake, these arms add Limit Strap Protection for your Front Shocks, 1/4" Boxed Steel Constructions, Serviceable 17-4 Stainless Spherical Bearings and maintain the factory caster adjustment.

SKU: CS-DFRA-14
- Massive Strength Upgrade vs. Stock Arm
- Improved ride quality and control
- Internal X-Bracing & Serviceable 17-4 Stainless Spherical Joints
- 12" Quad Wrap Limit Straps, For 3.25" Lift Systems
- Requires Radius Arm Drop Brackets with Carli 3" Front Lift

Front Differential Guard

*OPTIONAL* - Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

SKU: CS-DFDG-14
- Protection for your Ring-Gear
- Bolts On In Minutes
- 1/4" Wall Cold-Rolled Steel Construction
- Grade 8 Hardware
- Power Wagons may require modification to the Diff Guard or Lower Diff Housing.

Lifetime Ball Joints

*OPTIONAL* - Do your ball joints once, grease every oil change and forget they exist...

SKU: CS-DBJP-14
- Set of Upper and Lower Ball Joints
- LIFETIME Advanced-Replacement Warranty
- Copper Plated, Carburized and Dry-Lubed
- Includes a tube of Redline CV2 Grease