CS-FLVL-PT25-17-GAS | Carli Suspension 2.5" / 3.5" Lift Pintop System With Carli Tuned King 2.5" Remote Reservoir Shocks For Ford F-250/F-350 | 2017-2023 | Gas

Our most popular system, the Pintop kit boasts 2.5″, Remote Reservoir King Shocks. Designed and tuned in house for the customer looking for substantial on-road and off-road performance improvement. Customers can expect more control and bottom-out resistance than the Backcountry.

Front Lift: 2.5″ / Front Travel: 9″ / Rear Lift: 0-2"/ Rear Travel: 13"/ Shock Diameter: 2.5″/ Tire Fitment: 35″ x 12.5″

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

The Backcountry on steroids, take the description for the Backcountry and throw an exponent on it. This system is our most popular, all around suspension system. The on-road ride is terrific, sharp edges are rounded and light to medium duty offroad escapades become completely controlled and uneventful. Most Carli videos were filmed with the Pintop kit showcasing the extremes of its capability.

The Pintop is a Jack-of-all-trades system from which every Super Duty owner would benefit. Raising the Super Duty Platform then adding the 2.5” diameter shocks (55% more piston surface area than a 2.0” shock) will support the argument that these trucks should come equipped with 2.5” shocks from the factory. The higher end systems will get you more off-road capability, yes, and even a bit more on-road. The premium paid for these systems; however, doesn’t compare to the on and off-road ride quality per dollar spent on the Pintop. For these reasons, it will likely remain our best seller for years to come.

The Pintop system boasts Carli specific, blueprinted, King 2.5” shocks on all four corners. In an effort to provide customers with the best product, 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 the only thing that matters to us, 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 can’t 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.

The truck will sit 2.5” higher in the front and have more wheel travel thanks to the lighter rate Carli Coil Springs. The Adjustable Track Bar centers the front axle and Stainless Brake Lines firm up braking and ensure there is enough line for the newfound travel. To round off the front end, we include Caster Shims to tighten the steering and a fabricated, High-Clearance Bump Stop Drop to keep the springs clear from the contacting the factory bump stop. The front Sway Bar Geometry will need to be addressed with your choice of a Sway Bar Drop Bracket (more economical, maintains the factory Sway Bar End Links) or our Extended Sway Bar links – a FAR more robust option. The replacement End Links are the only option compatible with a plow bracket.

The rear can be outfitted with a replacement Full Progressive Spring Pack (reduces capacity to a “light” ¾-ton) or factory leaf-pack modifying Progressive Add-a-Pack (eliminates the factory block and maintains payload capacity; pairs with a rear bump stop drop). This is where the F250 and F350 are a bit different. Since 2008, the main spring packs on these two trucks is different; the F250 has a lighter rate spring pack than its 350 counterpart. The F250 Add-a-Pack equipped systems are a nice improvement over stock; the F350 with the Add-a-Pack is still very stiff in the rear as the main pack doesn’t move much unless loaded. We recommend the Full Replacement Leaf Spring packs for both trucks but especially the F350 given the super-stiff factory springs. If capacity is a concern, an aftermarket airbag system should be installed to compliment the Full Progressive Leaf Springs to restore the F350 capacity. We recommend a system that will allow the airbags to disconnect from the lower mount during suspension cycling to ensure you’re able to take advantage of all your rear suspension travel. The Full Progressive Leaf Spring Pack will shift the axle slightly forward in the wheel well to ensure maximum tire clearance for a 37” M/T at full compression.

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. 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

Front Sway Bar

*REQUIRED*

The Pintop System has been optimized for use with the Torsion Sway Bar; this sway bar upgrade is a HUGE ride quality upgrade. Maintaining the factory sway bar through use of the Sway Bar Drops or Extended Link Kit is only recommended for customers with snow-plows, in-bed campers or who are constantly hauling to the capacity of the truck.

STOCK SWAY BAR FRAME DROP BRACKET - 2.5"/3.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FSBD-LVL-1723
- Corrects Sway Bar Geometry in Carli Leveling Suspensions
- Fitment: 2017-23 F250/350 4x4

4X4 EXTENDED SWAY BAR END LINK - 2.5"/3.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FEL-LVL-17
- Corrects Sway Bar Geometry in Carli Leveling Suspensions
- Fitment: 2017-23 F250/F350 4x4

TORSION SWAY BAR KIT - 2.5"/3.5" LIFT WITH END LINKS

SKU: CS-FTSB-LVL-17
- Direct Fitment to Carli Leveling Lifts
- Replaces Immobile Factory Sway Bar with Custom Torsion Bar
- Huge Ride Quality Improvement
- Includes CS-FEL-LVL-17 Drop Brackets and Sway Bar Links
- Fitment: 2017-23 Ford F250/F350 4x4

Leaf Springs Options

*REQUIRED*

The Pintop System has been optimized for use with the Full Progressive Leaf Springs. This system is also compatible with the Progressive Add-a-Packs but there will be a notable ride quality difference on and off-road. More information is available in the long description at the bottom of this product page. Selecting "NO Rear Leaf Spring Selection" will result in an unknown ride quality and height result as all Carli Systems are optimized to either the Add-a-Pack or Progressive Leaf Springs.

17-23 FORD F250/350 4X4 PROGRESSIVE ADD-A-PACK - 1" LIFT

SKU: CS-FPAP-LVL-17
- Built in the U.S.A. By Deaver Leaf Spring
- Smooth, Progressive Design
- Supplied with Bump Stop Drops, U-bolts and hardware
- Pairs to Carli Leveling Lifts, provides 1/2"-1" high rear stance
- Eliminates the Factory Block
- Load capacity is maintained, ride quality is improved

17-23 FORD F250/350 4X4 FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT

SKU: CS-FFSP-LVL-17
- Block eliminating, Full Progressive Spring Pack
- Includes new U-Bolts and Rear Bump Stop Drops
- Provides a 1/2", rear high stance to Carli Leveling Suspension Systems
- 37" Tire Fitment
- Fitment: 2017-23 Ford F250/350 4x4, Diesel 3.5-4.0" Axle Tube

17-23 FORD F250/350 4X4 HD +1000LBS PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT

SKU: CS-FFSP-LVL-17-HD
- Block eliminating, Full Progressive Spring Pack
- Heavy Duty Full Replacement Leaf Springs designed for those with constant 1,000lbs in the bed
- Includes new U-Bolts and Rear Bump Stop Drops
- Provides a 1", rear high stance on Matching 2.5" Leveling Suspension Systems
- 37" Tire Fitment
- Fitment: 2017-23 Ford F250/350 4x4, Diesel 3.5-4.0" Axle Tube

17-23 FORD F250/350 4X4 XHD +2000LBS PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT

SKU: CS-FFSP-LVL-17-XHD
The XHD Full Replacement Leaf Springs designed for those with constant 2,000lbs in the bed. Designed for the pop-up campers like the Four Wheel Campers Hawk. Although, it will work with ANY 2,000lb. constant load. This is NOT a leaf spring pack designed to run unloaded, it requires the 2,000lbs load to sit at the intended height and properly function. Being a far heavier spring rate than our standard leaf spring AND designed to operate with a much higher center of gravity, we recommend 2.5" Remote Reservoir Shocks & custom shock tuning for optimal control and ride quality. Carli offers options for the Pintop King 2.5" Shocks in both Gas and Diesel XHD Applications.

- Block eliminating, Full Progressive Spring Pack
- Includes new U-Bolts and Rear Bump Stop Drops
- 37" Tire Fitment
- Fitment: 2017-23 Ford F250/350 4x4, Diesel 3.5-4.0" Axle Tube

17-23 FORD F250/350 4X4 XXHD +3500LBS PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1" LIFT

SKU: CS-FFSP-LVL-17-XXHD
The XXHD Full Replacement Leaf Springs designed for those with constant 3,500lbs in the bed - designed for CAB-OVER campers; although, they will work with ANY 3,5000lb. constant load. This is NOT a leaf spring pack designed to run unloaded, it requires the 3,500lbs load to sit at the intended height and properly function. Being a far heavier spring rate than our standard leaf spring AND designed to operate with a much higher center of gravity, we recommend 2.5" Remote Reservoir Shocks & custom shock tuning for optimal control and ride quality. Carli offers options for the Pintop King 2.5" Shocks in both Gas and Diesel XXHD Applications.

- Block eliminating, Full Progressive Spring Pack
- Includes new U-Bolts and Rear Bump Stop Drops
- 37" Tire Fitment
- Fitment: 2017-23 Ford F250/350 4x4, Diesel 3.5-4.0" Axle Tube

Leaf Spring Shackle

*OPTIONAL*

Much of the jarring ride of the Super Duty 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.

05-23 FORD F350/350 4X4 FABRICATED LEAF SPRING SHACKLE

SKU: CS-FSHACKLE-11
- Greasable and Rebuildable
- Far Better Ride than Factory Shackle
- 1/4" Steel Construction
- Fits Factory and Carli Springs

Adjustable Radius Arms

*OPTIONAL*

Icing on the cake, these arms add Additional Tire Clearance, Limit Strap Protection for your Front Shocks, 1/4" Boxed Steel Constructions, Serviceable 17-4 Stainless Spherical Bearings and Adjustable Caster Correction up to 3.5° over stock specs to leave Death-Wobble in the rear-view.

05-22 FORD F250/350 4X4 FABRICATED RADIUS ARMS - 2.5"/3.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FARA-LVL-05
- 0.5°-2.5° of adjustable Caster correction
- 3/16 Construction, Fully Internal Gusseted with 1/2" Additional Tire Clearance
- 12" Limit Straps Kit Included
- 17-4 Stainless Spherical Joint for longevity and bind free Cycling

High Mount Steering Stabilizer

*OPTIONAL*

Bolt in replacement for the factory 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.

17-23 FORD F250/350 4X4 HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER - STAINLESS STEEL - 2.5" & 4.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FHMSS-17
- Long Lasting Performance and Appearance
- Bolt in Replacement for OEM Stabilizer
- Fitment: 2017-23 F250/350 4x4
- Works on leveled and lifted trucks ONLY

Low Mount Steering Stabilizer

*OPTIONAL*

Bolt in steering stabilizer which compliments a Carli, or factory, high mount stabilizer. 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.

05-22 FORD F250/350 4X4 LOW MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER KIT - WITH DIFFERENTIAL GUARD

SKU: CS-FLMSS-05
- Custom Valved for Larger Tires, Adjustable Nitrogen Pressure
- Includes Differential Guard and Clamp
- Combines with High-Mount Stabilizer for Opposing Setup
- Optimized for Carli 2.5"-5.5" Systems

Trophy Hitch

*OPTIONAL*

Get your over-sized spare out of your bed - crank it into the factory location and secure it with our 3-way tie-down with the Carli Trophy hitch. Boasting 16,000lbs. of capacity via the 3" hitch receiver, direct bolt in installation, and up to a 38" spare tire in the factory location!

17-23 FORD F250/350 4X4 FORD TROPHY HITCH

SKU: CS-FHITCH-1723
- Direct Bolt in, Rated to 16,000lbs., 3" Hitch Receiver
- 3/16" and 1/4" Cold-Rolled American Steel
- Utilizes Factory Winch + 3-way Tie-Down to Secure Spare
- 38" Spare Tire in the Factory Location
- May Require Exhaust Modification
- Requires 5/8" x 4" (usable shank) Hitch Pin