Carli Performance 2.5 Leveling – 3in Lift – 03-09 Ram 2500/3500 – Diesel – Long Arm

Description

Carli Suspension

Carli Performance 2.5 Leveling System 3in Lift 2003–2009 Ram 2500/3500 Diesel Long Arm

The Carli Performance 2.5 Leveling System is a no-compromise, long-arm suspension system built for diesel Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks that need serious travel, improved ride quality, and high-performance off-road capability. The front end is converted to Carli’s fabricated long-arm system, using arms that are over 50% longer than factory control arms with 3/16-inch construction, internal gusseting, fully serviceable joints, and zero-bind articulation.

This system pairs the long-arm setup with Carli-specific, blueprinted, long-travel King 2.5-inch shocks on all four corners. The long-arm specific 5-port piston tuning improves bottom-out resistance on sharp hits while maintaining a predictable, comfortable street ride. With 3 to 3.25 inches of front lift and 70% more suspension travel than the factory platform, this system delivers a more balanced front travel range with improved control over rough terrain.

Key Features:

• 3 to 3.25-inch front lift depending on year and cab configuration

• 1.5 to 2-inch rear lift with Full Progressive Leaf Springs

• 70% more suspension travel than the factory platform

• Fabricated long-arm system with arms over 50% longer than factory

• Fully serviceable joints for zero-bind articulation

• Carli-specific long-travel King 2.5-inch shocks on all four corners

• Long-arm specific 5-port piston shock valving

• 6.25-inch slide-over front shock towers

• 12-inch travel front shocks

• 1-inch front bump stop drops and limit straps

• Carli Torsion Sway Bar

• Full Progressive Leaf Springs

• Adjustable track bar to recenter the front axle

• Linear rate front coil springs for extended travel capability

• 17-4 stainless steel shock shafts for durability and corrosion resistance

• King shock oil rated to -55°F

Notes:

• Requires cutting off the factory control arm mounts to install Carli drop brackets and fabricated long arms.

• This system includes the Carli Torsion Sway Bar and Full Progressive Leaf Springs; there is no add-a-pack or extended sway bar link option.

• Full Progressive Leaf Springs replace the factory leaf spring assembly to improve ride quality and travel, with a 15% payload reduction from a standard 2500.

• Payload can be supplemented back to factory 3500 SRW capacity with Carli Long Travel Airbags.

• Three inches of front lift shifts the axle toward the driver side approximately 3/4 inch and back toward the cab approximately 1/2 inch; the included adjustable track bar helps recenter the axle.

• King shocks use plated steel bodies. If exposed to inclement weather for extended periods, Carli recommends wrapping the shocks in 3M film as a replaceable moisture barrier.

Wheel and Tire Notes:

• Fits up to a 37×12.5-inch tire on 17 to 18-inch wheels with 4.5 inches of backspacing.

• Significant trimming of stock fenders and front bumper is required for 37×12.5-inch tires.

• A 37×13.5-inch tire may be possible with fiberglass fenders.

• This system was tuned with 17-inch wheels and 37-inch Toyo M/T tires at 40 PSI front and 35 PSI rear.

• More tire sidewall improves small bump compliance at proper inflation pressures.

• Ride quality will firm up as wheel diameter increases.

Vehicle Fitment:

• 2003–2009 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Laramie, Power Wagon, SLT, Sport, ST, SXT, TRX4

• 2003–2009 Dodge Ram 3500

  • Laramie, SLT, Sport, ST, SXT, TRX4

SKU: CS-DPER25-03-D