CS-DC20-03-D | Carli Suspension Carli Tuned Fox 2.0" IFP Shocks 3.0" Lift Commuter System For Ram 2500/3500 4WD | 2003-2009 | Diesel

First system in our lineup with the Signature Carli Shock Tune. Designed for the truck that keeps it on the pavement.

Front Lift: 3.0" /  Rear Lift: 1"-2" / Front Travel: 10" /  Rear Travel: 11" / Shock Diameter: 2.0" / Tire Fitment: 37" x 12.5"

A “Base Kit” SKU must be accompanied by the SKU of a Sway Bar and Leaf Spring option to form a complete system.

In Short: 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.

The Details: Your truck will sit 2.5”-3” higher in the front (year/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” via Carli’s 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.

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 (unless 1994-2002, then there’s only one); extended, Sway Bar End Links or the 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).

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 back toward the cab ½”. 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 recommend the purchase of a set of extended control arms to shift the axle forward to its new center of travel.

Wheel and Tire: This system will fit up to a 35” tire with stock control arms (we recommend purchasing our extended, Mild Steel Control Arms) on wheels with 5.75-6” of backspacing. If running factory wheels, we recommend an All Terrain 35” tire to avoid rubbing. For 37” tire fitment, our High-Clearance Control Arms and Adjustable Track Bar can be paired to a wheel with 5.75” 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:

Tires and Wheels: How Do They Affect My Ride?

Customization Information

Sway Bar

*REQUIRED*

98.5-09 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 EXTENDED SWAY BAR END LINKS

SKU: CS-DEL-985
- In-house machined 17-4 Stainless Steel
- 1/2" FK Chromoly Rod-End
- For trucks with 0-3" of front lift - 1998.5-2009

03-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 TORSION SWAY BAR - 3" LIFT

SKU: CS-DTSB3-03
- Easily the best "bang for the buck" upgrade for ride quality
- Allows front suspension to move freely without giving up control
- For trucks with 0-3" of front lift
- Requires removal of electronic sway bar on Power Wagons
- Torsion Bar may be Black or Silver Zinc; depends on supply-chain availability. NOT requestable.

Rear Leaf Options

*REQUIRED*

03-13 2500/03-18 3500 RAM 4X4 DIESEL PROGRESSIVE ADD-A-PACK, 1" LIFT, 4.0" AXLE DIAMETER

SKU: CS-DPAP-03-D
- Replaces lower overload spring
- More predictability and Spring Progression Keeps Tires Planted
- 1" lift matches to our 3" front systems
- Includes U-Bolts and Center Pins
- Fitment: 2003-13 Ram 2500 4x4, Diesel
- Fitment: 2003-18 3500 4x4, Diesel
- Will NOT fit 2013+ 3500 with Factory Air-Assist

Control Arms

*OPTIONAL*

03-09 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 RAM BILLET HIGH CLEARANCE EXTENDED CONTROL ARMS

SKU: CS-DBCA-03
- Includes 4 Arms Pictured, 2 Upper, 2 Lower
- Re-centers front axle on 3" Suspension Systems
- 6061 Billet Construction
- Serviceable, Vibration Damping Joints with Stainless Ball Centers
- 37" Tire Fitment (9" Wide Wheel, 5.75" BS)

03-09 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 RAM EXTENDED CONTROL ARMS

SKU: CS-CA-MS-03
- Includes 4 Arms Pictured, 2 Upper, 2 Lower
- Re-centers front axle on 3" Suspension Systems
- Box 0.120" wall mild steel construction
- Arm centers welded off-center for tire clearance
- 35" Tire Fitment (9" Wide Wheel, 5.75" BS)

Steering Stabilizer

*OPTIONAL*

03-08 "Y-STYLE" RAM 2500/3500 4X4 LOW MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER - STAINLESS STEEL

SKU: CS-DLMSS-Y
- Direct bolt-in replacement for "Y-Style" steering
- Corrects right tire pull, adjustable
- Can be combined with Diff Guard and Bracket to correct Left-tire Pull

08.5-12 "T-STYLE" RAM 2500/3500 4X4 LOW MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER - STAINLESS STEEL

SKU: CS-DLMSS-T
- Direct bolt-in replacement for "T-Style" steering
- Corrects right tire pull, adjustable
- Can be combined with Differential Guard and bracket to correct Left-tire Pull

03-08 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER KIT - T STYLE STOCK

SKU: CS-DHMSS-03-Y
- Direct bolt-in replacement for "Y-Style" steering
- Corrects right tire pull, adjustable
- Fits Leveled & Lifted trucks, ONLY
- Does NOT Fit with Factory Power Wagon Sway Bar.

08.5-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER KIT - T STYLE LIFTED

SKU: CS-DHMSS-03-T
- Direct bolt-in replacement for "T-Style" steering
- Corrects right tire pull, adjustable
- Fits Leveled & Lifted trucks, ONLY
- Does NOT Fit with Factory Power Wagon Sway Bar.

03-08 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 OPPOSING STEERING STABILIZER KIT - Y STYLE LIFTED

SKU: CS-DSSOSK-Y
- True opposing steering stabilizer setup, High & Low Mount
- Nitrogen charged, stainless, adjustable shocks
- Adjusts for any radial pull
- For leveled and lifted heights only
- Fits "Y-Style" Steering
- Differential Guard and Bracket included

08.5-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 OPPOSING STEERING STABILIZER KIT - T STYLE LIFTED

SKU: CS-DSSOSK-T
- True opposing steering stabilizer setup, High & Low Mount
- Nitrogen charged, stainless, adjustable shocks
- Adjusts for any radial pull
- For leveled and lifted heights only
- Fits "T-Style" Steering
- Differential Guard and Bracket included