Carli Suspension XDK280 2.5" Backcountry Leveling System (With 1" Rear Blocks)

The Carli Suspension 2.5" Backcountry Leveling System is custom tuned for all-around comfort and offers enough room for 35" tires on your Ram 3500 4WD. The Backcountry 2.0 system is designed for people seeking the best ride on and off-road quality on a budget; basically, the Leveling Kit 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 2.5" lift height doesn't require the front or rear geometry correction of Carli 3" Systems.

Utilizing SPEC 2.0" Diameter shocks, Carli 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 Carli SPEC 2.0 boasts 6063 Aluminum construction, anodized body for corrosion resistance, 5/8" hardened steel chrome plated shaft, full serviceability & rebuilding ability and are built with 1-piece 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.

The rear shocks are also included with this system and have been custom tuned to maximize the ride quality for the factory rear coil springs. As the rear springs remain unmodified, load capacity is maintained while predictability is improved. For those that aren't looking for massive increase in travel or big shocks but still desire a level stance and improved ride quality and handling characteristics, on and off-road, this is the perfect kit.

The front axle will be slightly pulled to the Driver's side following installation of the lift; this can be corrected with the addition of our Adjustable Track Bar. Further, ride quality can be substantially increased with the addition of our Torsion Sway Bar. Carli recommends a 35" tire on a wheel that's no more than 9" wide with 5.5"-6" Backspace. An 18" diameter wheel will be best to ensure optimal ride quality (more rubber = better small bump compliance) and an unloaded tire pressure of 45F/40R is recommended.

This system will NOT be upgradable to any of the 3" Carli Suspension Systems. It's designed to be a solution for customers wanting a quality system with minimal lift and part inclusion. Customers can purchase the Pintop leveling shock package for a huge boost in on-road control and off-road performance as well as ancillary components compatible with this lift height but there isn't compatibility between the 2.5" leveling and 3" lift systems.

Carli recommends slight eccentric bolt compensation to correct caster after the lift as there are no Radius Arm Drops. For this reason, customers may experience a slight bow in the coil spring. Carli did not experience a coil bow in any of their test trucks but it's possible at the 2.5" lift height without a Radius Arm Drop Bracket.

Parts Included: AS-DLVLSPKG-CS20IFP-A; CS-DLRC-14-LVL-D; CS-DRBLK-1; CS-DUBK-19-425

Features:

• Fits Up To 35" Tires
• Increases Wheel Travel To 9.5" Front & 11.3" Rear
• Does Not Include Leaf Spring Option And Sway Bar Option
• Corrosion Resistant Aluminum Bodies Provide Long-Lasting Finish
• Carli-Tuned 2.0 Shocks Provide Comfortable On-Road Feel & Better Off-Road Performance
• System Includes Multi-Rate Front Coil Springs, Front And Rear Shock Package, 1" Block & U-Bolt Kit

Optional Parts To Support This System:
Sway Bar Options: CS-DTSB3-1419
Radius Arms: CS-DFRA-LVL-14
Radius Arm Drop Bracket: CS-DRAD-1419
Leaf Spring Shackle: CS-DSHACKLE-13
Steering Stabilizer - High mount: CS-DHMSS-19
Ball Joints: CS-DBJP-14