CS-DLVL-BC-CS-13-D | Carli Suspension Carli Spec 2.0" Remote Reservoir Shocks 2.5" Lift Backcountry Leveling System For Ram 3500 4WD | 2013-2023 | Diesel

This system is tuned for the 3500s equipped with rear leaf springs. It will install on the 3500 trucks equipped with the factory auto-leveling air assist but the tuning is NOT refined to the platform. We recommend you measure the truck as it often takes less than 2.5″ of front lift to level the Air-Assist Rams.

Front Lift Height: 2.5″ / Rear Lift Height: 0″ / Front Travel: 9.5″ / Rear Travel: 11″ / Shock Type: 2.0″ RR (Remote Reservoir) / Tire Fitment: 35″ x 12.5″

Does not work with rear auto-level air suspension.

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 our 3” Systems.

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 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.

More details on these shocks can be found HERE.

The ride quality can be substantially increased with the addition of our Torsion Sway Bar. We recommend 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. The addition of a Carli Low-Mount Steering Stabilizer is recommended for any tire over factory size. For more details, see our article on wheel and tire selection and tire pressures:

Tires and Wheels: How Do They Affect My Ride?

**This system will NOT be upgradeable to any other Carli Suspension Systems.** It’s designed to be a solution for customers wanting a quality system with minimal lift and part inclusion. We recommend 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. We did not experience a coil bow in any of our test trucks but it’s possible at the 2.5” lift height without a Radius Arm Drop Bracket.

This system is NOT compatible with trucks equipped with the factory auto-leveling air assist.

Customization Information

Torsion Sway Bar

*OPTIONAL* - The 2.5 Inch Leveling Systems do not require any sway bar geometry correction; customers are free to run the factory sway bar and links without risking damage. That said, the Torsion Sway Bar is a HUGE ride quality upgrade. Maintaining the factory sway bar is only recommended for customers requiring the stiff rate of the factory sway bar - i.e.: those with snow-plows, in-bed campers or who are constantly hauling to the capacity of the truck.

SKU: CS-DTSB3-1419
- Easily the best "bang for the buck" upgrade for ride quality
- Allows front suspension to move freely without giving up control
- Requires removal of electronic sway bar on Power Wagons
- Compatible with 0"-4" Front Lift
- Torsion Bar may be Black or Silver Zinc; depends on supply-chain availability. NOT requestable.

Radius Arm Drop Bracket

*OPTIONAL* - The 2.5 Inch Carli Systems DO NOT require these. Lifting the front 2.5" and maxing the caster correction (adjusting the cam-bolts to the rear of their adjustment) will provide sufficient caster to reach the Ram recommended alignment spec. This may cause a slightly coil bow but it's perfectly operable. If you'd prefer to achieve a proper caster spec with the cam-bolt in the middle of its range and want to guarantee a straight, non-bowing coil, these Radius Arm Drop Brackets are the answer.

SKU: CS-DRAD-14
- Maintains critical geometries with 2.5-4" Front Lift
- Heavy-Duty Construction
- Bolt-On installation, no welding required
- Includes: CS-DCM-20-HK - 4 Extended Crossmember Bolts

Leaf Spring Shackle

*OPTIONAL* - Much of the jarring ride of the 3500 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.

SKU: CS-DSHACKLE-13
- Greasable and Rebuildable
- Far Better Ride than Factory Shackle
- 1/4" Steel Construction
- Fits Factory and Carli Springs 

Low Mount Steering Stabilizer

*OPTIONAL* - Bolt in steering stabilizer (factory location). 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.

SKU: CS-DLMSS-14
- Direct bolt-in replacement
- Corrects left tire pull, adjustable
- Inside the Carli Stainless Stabilizer

High Mount Steering Stabilizer

*OPTIONAL* - Bolt in 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. ** Note: Original 14-18 Drag Links will have 2 jam-nuts and large adjustment collar - order DHMSS-14 stabilizer. If the truck has been updated to the 19+ drag link, order the DHMSS-19.

SKU: CS-DHMSS-14
- Direct bolt-in
- Corrects right tire pull, adjustable
- Inside the Carli Stainless Stabilizer
- Fits Leveled & Lifted trucks, ONLY.
- Does NOT Fit with Factory Power Wagon Sway Bar.

 Fabricated Radius Arms

*OPTIONAL*- Icing on the cake, these arms add Limit Strap Protection for your Front Shocks, 1/4" Boxed Steel Construction, and Serviceable 3" - 17-4 Stainless Steel Spherical Bearings.

SKU: CS-DFRA-LVL-14
- Massive Strength Upgrade vs. Stock Arm
- Improved ride quality and control
- Internal X-Bracing & Serviceable 17-4 Stainless Spherical Joints
- 10" Quad Wrap Limit Straps, For 2.5" Leveling Systems

Front Differential Guard

*OPTIONAL* - Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

SKU: CS-DFDG-14
- Protection for your Ring-Gear
- Bolts On In Minutes
- 1/4" Wall Cold-Rolled Steel Construction
- Grade 8 Hardware
- Power Wagons may require modification to the Diff Guard or Lower Diff Housing.

Lifetime Ball Joints

*OPTIONAL* - Do your ball joints once, grease every oil change and forget they exist...

SKU: CS-DBJP-14
- Set of Upper and Lower Ball Joints
- LIFETIME Advanced-Replacement Warranty
- Copper Plated, Carburized and Dry-Lubed
- Includes a tube of Redline CV2 Grease.