CS-F45-BC-CS-11 | Carli Suspension Carli Spec 2.0" Remote Reservoir Shocks 4.5" Lift Backcountry System For Ford F-250/F-350 4WD | 2011-2016 | Diesel

The Super Duty Backcountry 2.0 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: 4.5″ / Front Travel: 11.3″ / Rear Lift: 0-3.5"″ / Rear Travel: 13.8″ / Shock Type: 2″ Remote Reservoir / Tire Fitment: 37″ x 13.5″

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

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.

The Super Duty Backcountry 2.0 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.

The truck will sit 4.5” higher in the front and have more wheel travel thanks to the taller, Progressive Rate Coil Springs. Radius Arm Drop Brackets reset the pivot point and keep the travel linear for the best ride while Sway Bar Links or Drop Brackets reset the sway bar engagement point. Bump Stop Drops protect the shocks from over-compressing, 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.

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 (maintains factory payload capacity and pairs with the factory 3-5/8” block). 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, the Full Progressive Leaf Springs can be supplemented back to the factory capacity of a SRW F350 with the addition of our Long-Travel Airbags. 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.

If ordering this kit with an Add-a-Pack, Super Duties equipped with a 2″ tall block from the factory will require the factory 3-5/8″ tall Block to achieve a leveled stance with the Add-a-Pack. Part Number: 7C3Z-5598-HB, 7C3Z-5598-JB

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 4.5” Ford Systems, we recommend 17”-18” wheels, no more than 9” wide with 5” of backspacing with a 37”, E-Rated 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 Option

*REQUIRED*

For everyone that’s not loaded to the GVWR daily, the Carli Torsion Sway Bar provides the final link lightening the last spring on the truck maximizing the ride quality of the Super Duty Platform. Keeping your factory bar (with the sway bar drops optioned) limits comfort, removing it completely makes for questionable control when hauling or emergency maneuvering. After several revisions and years in development, the Carli Torsion Sway Bar Splits the Difference perfectly allowing a small amount of differentiation side to side before progressively engaging to add the needed control as leverage is applied. Rip corners in the dirt with surgical precision knowing there’s exactly enough rate to hold the body steady while cutting your line through the dirt. Hit the tarmac and enjoy the benefit of the lighter rate bar cruising around town with it’s on-road feel reminiscent of an independent front suspension – no more chassis reverberation on small bumps and let the suspension dance in the level cab while hitting off-camber driveways.

11-16 FORD F250/350 4X4 STOCK SWAY BAR FRAME DROP BRACKET - 4.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FSBD-11
- Easy Bolt-On
- Factory Dual Ball Joint End Links negate the need to replace links
- Intended for 4.5" Suspension System
- Fitment: 2011-16 F250/F350 4x4

11-16 FORD F250/350 4X4 TORSION SWAY BAR KIT - 4.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FTSB-45-11
- Direct Fitment to Carli 4.5" Lifts
- Replaces Immobile Factory Sway Bar with Custom Torsion Bar
- Huge Ride Quality Improvement
- Fitment: 2011-16 Ford F250/F350 4x4

Rear Leaf Spring Options

*REQUIRED*

This 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. 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.

11-16 FORD F250/350 4X4 PROGRESSIVE ADD-A-PACK KIT

SKU: CS-FPAP-11
- Built in the U.S.A. By Deaver Leaf Spring
- Smooth progressive design
- Supplied with U-bolts and hardware
- Provides 2.0" of lift
- O.E.M. load capacity maintained, improved ride
- Fitment: 2011-2016 F250/350 4x4, 3.5" Axle Tube

11-16 FORD F250/350 4X4 FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 3" LIFT

SKU: CS-FFSP-11
- Block eliminating, Full Progressive Spring Pack
- "Light" 3/4-Ton Capacity, Full Capacity Attainable with Long Travel Airbags
- Includes new U-Bolts and Rear Bump Stop Drops
- Provides a 1", rear high stance on Matching 4.5" Suspension Systems
- Fitment: 2011-2016 F250/350 4x4, 3.5" 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

Carrier Bearing Drop

*OPTIONAL*

We recommend adding this to shim to ALL 2-piece driveshafts (CCLB) to shim the Carrier bearing down alleviating the angle of all joints. If your truck is equipped with a single piece driveshaft, this will not fit and is not required.

05-23 FORD F250/350 4X4 CARRIER BEARING DROP

SKU: CS-CARRIERDROP-F
- Drops Carrier Bearing on 2-Piece Driveshafts
- Prevents take-off shudder/driveline vibration
- Stackable 3/8" Shims for 1"-4" Rear Lift

Long Travel Bags

*OPTIONAL*

Restores Factory capacity to reduced rate Carli Leaf Springs. Provides the best of both ends of the spectrum. Ride on Carli's soft-rate leaf springs when unloaded then air the bags up to level the chassis and support your load!

08-16 FORD F250/350 4X4 LONG TRAVEL AIR BAG SYSTEM - 4.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FLTB-08
- Supports up to 12 inches of travel
- Compatible with rear lifts that level to a 4.5" Front Suspension System ONLY
- Restore Factory Payload to Full Progressive Springs
- Adjustable Rear Loaded height, 2,000lb Capacity per bag at 100psi
- Use Manually (included) or with onboard air System (1/4" airline compatible)
- Fitment: 2008-2016 F250/F350 4x4 with 3.5" Axle Tube

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.

08-16 FORD F250/350 4X4 HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER - STAINLESS STEEL - 2.5" & 4.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FHMSS-08
- Inside the Carli Stainless Stabilizer
- Bolt in Replacement for OEM Stabilizer
- Fitment: 2008-2016 F250/350 4x4
- Works on levelled and lifted trucks ONLY
- WILL NOT work with Dropped Pitman Arms

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

Fabricated 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 - 4.5"/5.5" LIFT

SKU: CS-FARA-45-05
- 1°-4° of adjustable Caster correction
- 3/16 Construction, Fully Internal Gusseted with 1/2" Additional Tire Clearance
- Limit Straps Kit Included
- Serviceable 17-4 Stainless Spherical Joint at Frame Connection for longevity and bind free Cycling
- Requires Radius Arm Drop Brackets for 4.5"-5.5" Carli Systems
- Fitment: 2005-22 Ford F250/350 4x4