CS-DD30-03-H | Carli Suspension Carli Tuned King 3.0" Remote Reservoir Shocks 3.0" Lift Dominator System For Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4WD | 2003-2012 | Hemi

3.0″ King Remote Reservoir Shocks pair with the included Full Progressive Leaf Pack to deliver a soft, yet controlled on-road ride quality with substantially more bottom out capability than the Pintop 2.5. The Dominator System was blueprinted and built with the avid off-roader in mind.

Front Lift: 3.0″ / Rear Lift: 1″-2" / Front Travel: 10″ / Rear Travel: 12″ / Shock Type: 3.0″ / 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.

This is the true, Jack of all trades suspension system offering the most on-road comfort of any short-arm 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, wanting to maintain the factory short arms (ability to return to stock), this system is the perfect candidate.

The Details: The Dominator is the best of our short-arm, 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. 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 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”-2” thanks to the included 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 factory 3500 SRW capacity with the addition of the Long Travel Airbags for the best of both worlds; ride quality and payload capacity/load control.

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 37” tire with our High Clearance Control Arms and Full Progressive Leaf Springs on wheels no more than 9” wide with 5.75” of backspacing. If running factory control arms or wheels; we recommend an All Terrain 35” tire. 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 Options

*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

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 EXTENDED SWAY BAR END LINKS 10MM

SKU: CS-DEL-10
- In-house machined 17-4 Stainless Steel
- 1/2" FK Chromoly Rod-End
- For Control Arm Trucks with 0-3" of front lift - 2010-13
- For Control Arm Trucks with Sway Bar Drop & 6" of front lift - 2003-13
- Fitment - 15mm or 16mm upper sway bar link nut

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 EXTENDED SWAY BAR END LINKS 12MM

SKU: CS-DEL-10-12MM
- In-house machined 17-4 Stainless Steel
- 1/2" FK Chromoly Rod-End
- For Control Arm Trucks with 0-3" of front lift - 2010-13
- Fitment - 18mm upper sway bar link nut

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*

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 HEMI FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT

SKU: CS-DFSP-03-H
- 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
- Fits 3.5" Axle Tube

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 HEMI FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT

SKU: CS-DFSP-10-H
- 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
- Fits 3.5" Axle Tube

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 HEMI FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT HD

SKU: CS-DFSP-03-H-HD
- 2" rear lift maintains slight rear-hight stance with Carli 3" Systems
- Softens initial spring rate at ride height
- Minimizes axle wrap/wheel hop
- Designed for those with 1,500lbs. in bed at all times
- Capable of 15" of suspension travel with factory shackle
- Fits 3.5" Axle Tube

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 HEMI FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT HD

SKU: CS-DFSP-10-H-HD
- 2" rear lift maintains slight rear-hight stance with Carli 3" Systems
- Softens initial spring rate at ride height
- Minimizes axle wrap/wheel hop
- Designed for those with 1,500lbs. in bed at all times
- Capable of 15" of suspension travel with factory shackle
- Fits 3.5" Axle Tube

Long Travel Airbags

*OPTIONAL*

03-11 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 HEMI LONG TRAVEL AIR BAG SYSTEM, 1-2" REAR LIFT

SKU: CS-DLTB-03-H
- Supports up to 12 inches of travel
- Compatible with 1"-2" Rear Lift, 4" requires CS-AIRBAGSPCR
- Restore Factory Payload to Full Progressive Spring Equipped Rams
- Adjustable Rear Loaded height, 2,000lbs (each) Capacity at 100psi
- Fitment: 2003-11 Ram 2500/3500 4x4 Hemi, 3.5" Axle Tube
- Non Traction Control Equipped, Single rear brake line ONLY

Control Arms

*OPTIONAL*

10-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 RAM BILLET HIGH CLEARANCE EXTENDED CONTROL ARMS

SKU: CS-DBCA-10
- 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)

RAM 2500/3500 4X4 RAM EXTENDED CONTROL ARMS

SKU: CS-CA-MS-10
- 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)

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

Rear Shock Mount - Driver

*OPTIONAL*

03-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 WELD-IN REAR SHOCK MOUNT, DRIVER

SKU: CS-DRSM-03-D
- Replaces weak Driver's side factory shock mount
- Necessity when running 3.0" rear shocks
- Combines 3/16" and 1/4" Steel for Strength
- WILL NOT FIT 2013-2500/3500
- WELD-ON Fabrication Part

Rear Shock Mount - Passenger

*OPTIONAL*

03-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 WELD-IN REAR SHOCK MOUNT, PASSENGER

SKU: CS-DRSM-03-P
- Replaces Passenger side factory shock mount
- Combines 3/16" and 1/4" Steel for Strength
- Good insurance when installing Driver's side
- WELD-ON Fabrication Part