CS-DD30-12-D-LA | Carli Suspension Carli Tuned Long Travel King 3.0" Remote Reservoir Shocks 3.0" Lift Dominator Long Arm System For Dodge Ram 2500 (2012-2013) / 3500 (2012) 4WD | Diesel, SRW

The Dominator 3.0” Lift system is a no-compromise utilitarian, all-around suspension system. The on-road ride is fantastic – it’s the softest we offer; the off-road ride will run circles around the Performance 2.5 and allow you to drive to the capability of the chassis without worrying that you’ve equipped the truck with enough shock to destroy the truck around the suspension. If it’s in the budget, this is the system we’d recommend for every Ram owner.

Front Lift: 3.0-3.5″ / Rear Lift: 1.5″-2" / Front Travel: 12″ / Rear Travel: 13″ / Shock Type: 3.0″ / Tire Fitment: 37″ x 12.5″

This System Requires the Torsion Sway Bar and Full Progressive Leaf Springs to properly function.

The Dominator 3.0” Lift system is a no-compromise utilitarian, all-around suspension system. The front end is converted to our Fabricated Long-Arm System and paired with a Torsion Sway Bar for unrivaled articulation and axle travel. The rear is outfitted with your choice of Full Progressive Leaf Spring Packs and the King Shocks are longer-travel than our short arm systems with a long-arm specific tuning profile. This system is our personal favorite as it would suit anyone’s taste. The on-road ride is fantastic – it’s the softest we offer; the off-road ride will run circles around the Performance 2.5 and allow you to drive to the capability of the chassis without worrying that you’ve equipped the truck with enough shock to destroy the truck around the suspension. If it’s in the budget, this is the system we’d recommend for every Ram owner.

The Details:

This system requires customers to cut off the factory control arm mounts in favor of the Carli Drop Brackets to house our internally gusseted, fully fabricated Long Arm System. These arms are over 50% longer than the factory arms boasting 3/16” construction, internal gusseting, extended travel capability, more linear travel stroke and a better ride quality given their length and position parallel to the ground.

To take advantage of the Long Arm’s capability, we’ve included a 6.25” tall, slide over-design shock tower to ease installation and accommodate the longer (12” Travel) shocks. Included 1” front bump stop drops and limit straps ensure customers can dish repetitive beatings to their King 3.0” shocks with confidence of full & safe utilization of the shock’s travel. In a short arm truck, it’s not uncommon to see 7” of up-travel (metal to metal) and 3” of down-travel. The combination of the long arm system’s 6.25” tall tower and 1” bump drop allows for our 12” travel shock and shifts the front axle’s operating range down 1”; the result, 3” more down-travel when compared to a short-arm system only sacrificing 1” of up-travel. This is a far more balanced setup spec’d with 6” of up travel and 6” of down-travel ensuring the front end maintains contact over rough terrain.

This system boasts Carli specific, blueprinted, Long-Travel King 3.0” shocks on all four corners. We run an OD end cap and weld on rod end with custom fittings to ensure perfect fitment with our slid-over shock towers (MUCH easier installation). We also developed an entirely new valving profile to suit the extended travel application and long arm geometry. 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. The shocks are finished with King oil good to -55* F. 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 3”-3.25” higher in the front (year/cab configuration dependent) with 70% more suspension travel than the factory platform thanks to the taller, linear rate coil springs. These systems require the extended travel capability of the linear spring as the free-height of the multi-rate coils was too short to reach the droop potential.

As this is a high-performance, no compromise system, it includes the Carli Torsion Sway Bar and Full Progressive Leaf Springs (No option for extended sway bar links or add-a-packs). The Carli 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.

The Full Progressive Leaf Pack lift the rear 1.5-2” by replacing 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 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.

Wheel and Tire: This system will fit up to a 37”x12.5” tire with on 17”-18” wheels with 4.5” of backspacing. Significant trimming of stock fenders and front bumper will be required. If considering Fiberglass Fenders, a 37×13.5” wide tire would be possible. This system was tuned with 17” wheels on, 37” Toyo M/T at 40F/35R. 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*

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*

10-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 DIESEL FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT

SKU: CS-DFSP-10-D
- 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 4" Axle Tube

10-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 DIESEL FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT HD

SKU: CS-DFSP-10-D-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 4.0" Axle Tube

Long Travel Airbags

*OPTIONAL*

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

SKU: CS-DLTB-03-4.0
- 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 Diesel, 4.0" Axle Tube
- Non Traction Control Equipped, Single rear brake line ONLY

12-13 RAM 2500/2012 RAM 3500 4X4 DIESEL LONG TRAVEL AIR BAG SYSTEM, 1-2" REAR LIFT

SKU: CS-DLTB-12-D
- 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: 2012-13 Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel, 4.0" Axle Tube
- Fitment: 2012 Ram 3500 SRW 4x4 Diesel, 4.0" Axle Tube
- Dual rear brake line ONLY
- Includes Extended Rear Brake Lines Required for the Traction Control Equipped Rams

Steering Stabilizer

*OPTIONAL*

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

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.

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

Fabricated Rear Shock Mounts

*OPTIONAL*

03-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 WELD-IN REAR SHOCK MOUNTS, DRIVER & PASSENGER

SKU: CS-DRSMKIT-03
- Replaces Passenger and Driver side factory shock mounts
- A 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