CS-D3-PF-CS-1419-D-AR | Carli Suspension Pathfinder Leveling System 3.25" Front Lift For Ram 2500 With Factory Rear Air | Diesel

3.25″ Leveling Coil Springs: Your truck will sit 3”-3.5” higher in the front (cab configuration dependent) with 50% more suspension travel than the factory platform thanks to the taller, lighter rate coil springs. These springs are shot-peened, pre-set and powder coated to ensure optimal performance and finish longevity!

Front, Adjustable Track Bar: When lifting the front end of a straight axle truck, the front axle is pulled off-center unless the proper linkages are addressed. Three inches of front lift equates to an axle shifted toward the driver’s side ¾” and, in the radius arm equipped Rams, lightened caster and slight rearward axle shift. This system includes an Adjustable Track Bar to push the axle back toward the passenger side and provide a stronger link with less deflection for the lifted application.

Front Bump Stop Drop Brackets: Ensures proper cycling of the front suspension with the extended travel shocks provided.

Radius Arm Drop Brackets: Ensure perfect caster alignment (no need to max adjustments), correct geometry and spring pressures ensuring no bow in your coil spring.

Choice of Torsion Sway Bar or Drop Brackets for the Factory Sway Bar: When pairing added down-travel with the taller ride height, the position of the factory, front sway bar will need to be altered as well. For this, we offer two options; Billet Sway Bar Drop Brackets or the replacement Torsion Sway Bar. The Billet Drop Blocks shift the sway bar down and forward to ensure the factory end links cycle properly throughout the entire extended travel range. Carli’s optional Torsion sway bar removes the entire factory sway bar assembly replacing it with a torsion bar supported by fabricated drop brackets and delrin bushings. Fabricated sway bar arms and dual 5/8” FK heim end links round off the package. This is the single best bang for the buck, ride-quality upgrade offered by Carli Suspension.

Shock Package: The Pathfinder system is built for Ram owners who prioritize on-road comfort with the capability to handle light to moderate off-road terrain. Nestled between the Backcountry and Pintop, this system delivers a controlled and predictable ride for light to moderate off-road use, though it won’t stay as composed as the Pintop over aggressive, high-speed terrain. On the road, however, the Pathfinder stands out. Small and medium imperfections are absorbed with ease, creating a supple, comfortable ride that doesn’t require an aggressive driving style to feel its benefits. It’s the perfect choice for drivers who value daily comfort, but want their suspension to come alive when venturing off the pavement.

Rear Extended Sway Bar End Links: Accommodates the dropped geometry of the rear end.

Airbag Spacer: Ensures proper airbag position for lifted height.

Extended Rear Sensor Link: Full Metal (steel ends, aluminum body) Links to set the ride height.

Rear Bump Stop Drop Brackets: The bump stop drops work with the airbag spacer to ensure the bag is protected in its new position.

• Front Lift: 3.25″ 
• Rear Lift: 2″
• Front Travel: 9.5″
• Rear Travel: 9.5″
• Shocks: 2.5″ Remote Reservoir
• Tire Fitment: 37″ x 12.5″
• Compatible with Factory Rear Air Suspension ONLY

The link construction for the 3.25″ Systems is the same as the Leveling, just a different length. Same goes for the bump stop drops. The spacer construction is simpler on the 3.25″ system as we’re able to utilize the factory stud on the airbag to mount it to the spacer AND bolt the spacer to the axle without the two fasteners interfering.

Fun fact: Ram only uses one nut to secure the airbag to the axle on the Driver’s side – there are two studs on the bag and there’s sufficient room for a nut but neither truck on which we designed these lifts came with a nut on the front stud of the driver’s side. For good measure, we’re going to provide one.

We will be offering these systems for the DIESEL ONLY!

The air-ride Platform is amazing in its own right. For the HD truck owner who prioritizing hauling over all else, it’s the clear choice. Both lift height we developed maintain perfect functionality of the air suspension (load leveling and alt. trailer height) so the end user is only left deciding which lift height better suits their application.

The 3.25″ System offers better front and rear geometry with less yaw (lateral suspension movement) all while boasting more front suspension travel. The Leveling system offers a more budget minded solution designed to squeeze the maximum performance of which the factory geometry is capable.

Wheels and Tires:

This system will fit up to a 37” tire when utilizing wheels that are no more than 9” wide with 5.75-6” of backspacing. A 12.5” wide should fit with no rubbing on the factory radius arm and only minor trimming required, while a 13.5” will require more trimming and slightly more offset to fit properly. 35” tires will fit with VERY minimal, if any trimming. We Recommend running an 18” diameter wheel for optimal ride quality (more rubber = better small bump compliance) on a 35”-37” E-rated tire running 45psi front, 40psi rear when unloaded. For more details, see our article on wheel and tire selection and tire pressures:  https://www.carlisuspension.com/tires-and-wheels-how-do-they-affect-my-ride

Sway Bar Options - REQUIRED

The 3" Systems require a Sway Bar Option; we offer either Billet Sway Bar Drop Brackets or a Replacement Torsion Sway Bar. The Billet Drop Blocks maintain the factory sway bar, the optional Torsion sway bar is the single best, bang for the buck, ride-quality upgrade offered by Carli Suspension.

Available options:

14-25 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 STOCK SWAY BAR DROP BRACKET - 3.25" LIFT

SKU: CS-DSBD-14
- In-house machined billet aluminum
- Hard-Anodized for corrosion resistance
- Correct factory sway bar geometry on 3" Lift
- Fitment: 2014+ Ram 2500, 4×4
- Fitment: 2013+ Ram 3500, 4×4

14-25 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 TORSION SWAY BAR - 3" LIFT

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
- Fitment: 2014+ 2500 4x4
- Fitment: 2013+ 3500 4x4
- Compatible with 0"-4" Front Lift
- Torsion Bar may be Black or Silver Zinc; depends on supply-chain availability. NOT requestable.

Rear Track Bar Option

*REQUIRED* - The rear axle of the Ram 2500 shifts laterally as it cycles through suspension travel. This rear side-to-side movement, referred to as "yaw", is felt in-cab at the least-opportune times. We offer two options, a drop bracket to minimize the rear yaw as much as is possible with the short factory track bar, or our Carli Extended Rear Track Bar can be optioned offering a massive increase in length, and reduction in angle, to effectively eliminate this yaw, resulting in far more composed and predictable handling.

Available options:

14-25 RAM 2500 EXTENDED REAR TRACK BAR KIT

SKU: CS-DATB-14-R-KIT
- 13.8" Longer Than the Factory Rear Track Bar
- Ideal Roll Center
- Eliminates Rear "Yaw" (lateral wag of rear end)
- NVH Isolated PTFE FK Bearings Maximize Service Life
- Fitment: 2014+ Ram 2500 4x4
- Fits Carli 3.25" System
- 2.5" Kits Require 1" Bump Drop: CS-DRBD-AL & Extended Rear Sway Bar Links: CS-DEL-R-14
- Power Wagon Requires: CS-DATB-14-R-PWHK

14-25 RAM 2500 4X4 REAR TRACK BAR DROP BRACKET

SKU: CS-DPRBDROP-14-R
- Drops below factory pivot to minimize rear "yaw"
- Returns lifted trucks to factory geometry
- Constructed from 3/16" Cold-Rolled Steel
- CNC bent and Fixure Welded for perfect fitment