Carli Pintop 2.5 Leveling System - Base - 3in Lift - 2003-09 Ram 2500/3500 - Diesel

Carli Suspension

Carli Pintop 2.5 Leveling System Base 3in Lift 2003–2009 Ram 2500/3500 Diesel

The Carli Pintop 2.5 Leveling System is one of Carli’s most popular all-around suspension systems, built for Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 diesel owners looking for substantial on-road and off-road performance improvement. This system raises the front of the truck 2.5 to 3 inches depending on year and cab configuration, while increasing front suspension travel by 50% over the factory platform with taller, lighter-rate coil springs.

This system features Carli-specific, blueprinted King 2.5-inch remote reservoir shocks on all four corners. Carli designed custom pistons to establish proper base flow rates for the heavy-duty truck platform, then tuned the shocks in-house for improved ride quality, handling, and control. The Pintop system delivers a strong balance of performance, capability, and value for Ram owners who want a major suspension upgrade without stepping into Carli’s higher-end systems.

Key Features:

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

• 1 to 2-inch rear lift depending on rear spring option

• 50% more front suspension travel than the factory platform

• Carli-specific King 2.5-inch remote reservoir shocks

• Custom Carli shock pistons for proper base flow rates

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

• Taller, lighter-rate front coil springs improve ride quality and wheel travel

• Adjustable track bar helps recenter the front axle at the taller ride height

• Designed and tuned in-house for substantial on-road and off-road performance

• Compatible with rear Progressive Add-A-Pack or Full Progressive Leaf Spring upgrades

• Tuned to ride best with Carli Full Progressive Leaf Springs

Rear Spring Options:

• Progressive Add-A-Pack replaces the factory overload with a 5-leaf progressive pack

• Progressive Add-A-Pack changes the final spring rate to keep the rear planted while improving traction and predictability

• Full Progressive Leaf Pack replaces the entire factory leaf spring assembly

• Full Progressive Leaf Pack increases rear travel and greatly improves comfort throughout the usable travel stroke

• Full Progressive Leaf Pack reduces payload by 15% from a standard 2500

• Payload reduction can be supplemented back to factory 3500 SRW capacity with Carli Long Travel Airbags for improved ride quality, payload capacity, and load control

Notes:

• This system was designed and tuned in-house for substantial on-road and off-road performance improvement.

• Carli recommends extended control arms to shift the axle forward to its new center of travel.

• When lifting the front of a straight axle truck, the front axle is pulled off-center unless the proper linkages are addressed.

• 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 push the axle back toward the passenger side and provides a stronger link with less deflection for the lifted application.

• Extended sway bar end links or Carli’s replacement torsion sway bar are available to correct front sway bar position with the taller ride height and added down-travel.

• Extended sway bar end links use 1/2-inch FK rod ends and in-house machined 17-4 stainless bodies extended over stock to reset sway bar engagement points.

• Factory pillow bushings are reused to assemble the sway bar to the lengthened links.

• Carli’s optional torsion sway bar replaces the factory sway bar assembly with a torsion bar supported by fabricated drop brackets and Delrin bushings.

• The optional torsion sway bar includes fabricated sway bar arms and dual 5/8-inch FK heim end links.

• The torsion sway bar is one of Carli’s best ride-quality upgrades.

• King shocks use shafts machined and polished from a solid piece of 17-4 stainless steel.

• King shock oil is rated to -55°F.

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

Wheel and Tire Notes:

• This system can fit up to a 37-inch tire when paired with Carli High Clearance Control Arms and Full Progressive Leaf Springs.

• Wheels should be no more than 9 inches wide with 5.75 inches of backspacing when running up to a 37-inch tire.

• If running factory control arms or factory wheels, Carli recommends an all-terrain 35-inch tire.

• 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

SKU: CS-DPT25-03-D