The Smoothest Ride!!! - Page 2

ram tuff96 · 10-26-2009, 01:16 AM

yea thanks agin guys i think Caril 3 inch spring are what i want now and think those 7100's sound nice. i don't know much about price on this stuff i need to do a bit more research on that. And you think i will be good running upgraded arms with the stonk mounts

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ban89 · 10-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Just give Jesse at Carli a call.

The 2.0 kit sounds about right for you. Carli front coils with custom valved 7100 shocks. You will also get 5 leaf pacs for the rear that will create a more progressive rate and keep load rating the same as stock.

Carli control arms are not manditory with the kit but are a great addition. The stock mounts are fine. I know tons of guys that beat the living crap out of their trucks running Carli arms and have never had a problem. The stock arms are pretty weak and can bend if you do any hard offroading or see a lot of rocks.

Carli Suspension - Dodge Ram Performance 2.0 Suspension System

I ran this kit prior to the 2.65 kit. It was a huge improvment over stock on the street and gave very good all around offroad performance. I could tow my 10k+ lbs no problem with this kit.

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2007.5 w/ 6.7l, auto, XRT 175hp, Suspended by Carli Bilstein 2.65'' and some Carli extras
Class 7 Prerunner 520HP Ford, equal length i-beams/3 link w/ King Coilovers/Bypasses/bumps

Last edited by ban89 : 10-26-2009 at 12:35 PM.

**Skyd Ram** · 10-26-2009, 01:14 PM

Yup,

The 2.0 kit is an awesome choice. And the best part about all of the Carli systems is that you can upgrade them over time. Add control arms,full leafs,or air bags over time.

As far as our trucks being work trucks. If Dodge only made these trucks for the guys that used them solely for hardcore work, they would have been discontinued years ago.

And you might be surprised how many snowplows guys are running Carli front coils or Starter Kits.

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TNcumminsGUY · 10-29-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snofarmer

I don't get this?
It's a truck for god's sake.

I think it's people who want a "CAR" like ride" are the reason trucks are not as tough or utilitarian as they use to be.

IF you want your truck to ride better put some weight in it.

heck, stock they ride like a boulevard cruiser.

you drive on 08' he drives a 96 big difference in ride quality

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67cummins · 10-29-2009, 02:50 PM

Don thuren can build you the softest ride!

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Heimz · 10-30-2009, 10:04 PM

This is true. He can build you a coil as soft as you want with the required lift you want. Heck, if you wanted NO lift and a smooth ride, Thuren would build you the coil.

Ban89 knows alot about the Carli 2.0 system and is a very knowledgeable guy. He speaks through experience, having done what so many of us do- start small, get hooked, then get crazy with the upgrades!

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bob4x4 · 10-30-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snofarmer

I think you would like an El Camino

Why because you can't have your cake & eat it too.

This mentality is why it's becoming harder and harder to find a work truck.
These are not grocery getter's or vehicles to just cruise the boulevard on Sat night.

Now, if you wish to use then as work trucks you need to add airbags , timbrens, add-a-leaf.
You can barely hang a plow off of the front any more because of the people who just want a truck to drive around in.

soft ride = less load capability.

You are living in the stone age my friend.
We can have our cake and eat it too now.

I have the Carli performance 2.0 kit with full leaves on the rear.It is a very nice street ride way better in the dirt than the stiff Kore I pulled off and can still carry a load

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94 2500 4x4 Carli performance 2.0 with full leafs
90 wrangler injected locked and caged crawler

bob4x4 · 10-30-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram tuff96

yea thanks agin guys i think Caril 3 inch spring are what i want now and think those 7100's sound nice. i don't know much about price on this stuff i need to do a bit more research on that. And you think i will be good running upgraded arms with the stonk mounts

If you want to ck it out I have it on my old 94

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05 2500 4x4 Carli Dominator 3.0 Suspension Baja proven
94 2500 4x4 Carli performance 2.0 with full leafs
90 wrangler injected locked and caged crawler

67cummins · 11-01-2009, 02:19 PM

Take these guys up on a chance to look at these rigs! Do it right or do it twice!

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07.5 6.7L 68rfe Suspended by Kore Tech Series Springs Thuren Valved 2.5 Kings Carli Custom Ca's VH Truss 37 Yoko A/T's Hella 4k's

hetdiesel · 11-01-2009, 07:34 PM

hey guys i have been looking and did a search for leveling kits and i see the kore kit is like $389 and i did not see any prices on the carli. I just want a leveling kit that is not just a block and get a little smother ride.

i want to go with the carli because I hear great things about them but the price might change my mind(still dont know where to price yet) I like to see they come with sway bar end links that wont wrought out.

I bought my truck as a hobby so i don't tow at all.

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ant.foste · 11-01-2009, 08:55 PM

Here's a link to where you can buy the Carli starter kit- Carli Suspension Starter System

I have it on my truck and love it. At first it was stiffer than stock but once the shocks started breaking in it is now very nice. I have no interest in lifting this truck, but I did want it level. My next purchases will be the long travel airbags, the full deavers, trackbar and control arms from carli. Right now the ride is pretty damn good compared to stock but I really do think I can get it a little more comfortable with more of their parts.

I want empty comfort but at the same time I gotta be able to haul 14k lbs without sag (throws the headlights off) and safely.

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2009 2500 6.7 68RFE QuadCab Longbed 4x4 SLT Patriot Blue
Carli | BlackMaxx | 5" TBE

Last edited by ant.foste : 11-01-2009 at 08:57 PM.

ban89 · 11-01-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hetdiesel

hey guys i have been looking and did a search for leveling kits and i see the kore kit is like $389 and i did not see any prices on the carli. I just want a leveling kit that is not just a block and get a little smother ride.

i want to go with the carli because I hear great things about them but the price might change my mind(still dont know where to price yet) I like to see they come with sway bar end links that wont wrought out.

I bought my truck as a hobby so i don't tow at all.

Here is pricing and info on all their current kits. The leveling kit is on page 5.

http://www.thecarlisuspension.com/catalog.pdf

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2007.5 w/ 6.7l, auto, XRT 175hp, Suspended by Carli Bilstein 2.65'' and some Carli extras
Class 7 Prerunner 520HP Ford, equal length i-beams/3 link w/ King Coilovers/Bypasses/bumps

Last edited by ban89 : 11-01-2009 at 09:49 PM.

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10-26-2009, 01:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
ram tuff96 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: highland, ca Posts: 225 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts ram tuff96's Truck Pics	yea thanks agin guys i think Caril 3 inch spring are what i want now and think those 7100's sound nice. i don't know much about price on this stuff i need to do a bit more research on that. And you think i will be good running upgraded arms with the stonk mounts __________________ 96 12v, Driftwood, all orginal47re (even the fluid and filter), 188k, 4x4, 3.54's limited slip, 285/75/16 nitto terra graplers on poished alumin 16's, starwheel tunning, k&n, stright piped out b4 rear tire!

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10-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
ban89 Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 41 Times in 40 Posts ban89's Truck Pics	Just give Jesse at Carli a call. The 2.0 kit sounds about right for you. Carli front coils with custom valved 7100 shocks. You will also get 5 leaf pacs for the rear that will create a more progressive rate and keep load rating the same as stock. Carli control arms are not manditory with the kit but are a great addition. The stock mounts are fine. I know tons of guys that beat the living crap out of their trucks running Carli arms and have never had a problem. The stock arms are pretty weak and can bend if you do any hard offroading or see a lot of rocks. Carli Suspension - Dodge Ram Performance 2.0 Suspension System I ran this kit prior to the 2.65 kit. It was a huge improvment over stock on the street and gave very good all around offroad performance. I could tow my 10k+ lbs no problem with this kit. __________________ 2007.5 w/ 6.7l, auto, XRT 175hp, Suspended by Carli Bilstein 2.65'' and some Carli extras Class 7 Prerunner 520HP Ford, equal length i-beams/3 link w/ King Coilovers/Bypasses/bumps Last edited by ban89 : 10-26-2009 at 12:35 PM.

10-26-2009, 01:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Skyd Ram 07 MegaCummins Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Twp/Lewiston,MI Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 74 Thanked 61 Times in 55 Posts Skyd Ram's Truck Pics	Yup, The 2.0 kit is an awesome choice. And the best part about all of the Carli systems is that you can upgrade them over time. Add control arms,full leafs,or air bags over time. As far as our trucks being work trucks. If Dodge only made these trucks for the guys that used them solely for hardcore work, they would have been discontinued years ago. And you might be surprised how many snowplows guys are running Carli front coils or Starter Kits. __________________ Your 3rd Gen source for products from: Carli/Bilstein/Pure Performance/RIZE/Lightforce BMF Wheels/Edge/SMARTY/Snow Performance/MBRP AFE/Randy Ellis Designs/H&S/Dynatrac/Shibby Engineering Addictive Desert Designs/S&B www.8LUGTruckGear.com 888-886-2480

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67cummins Dirt Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Oregon, Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 496 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts 67cummins's Truck Pics	Don thuren can build you the softest ride! __________________ 07.5 6.7L 68rfe Suspended by Kore Tech Series Springs Thuren Valved 2.5 Kings Carli Custom Ca's VH Truss 37 Yoko A/T's Hella 4k's

10-30-2009, 10:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
Heimz Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 112 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Heimz's Truck Pics	This is true. He can build you a coil as soft as you want with the required lift you want. Heck, if you wanted NO lift and a smooth ride, Thuren would build you the coil. Ban89 knows alot about the Carli 2.0 system and is a very knowledgeable guy. He speaks through experience, having done what so many of us do- start small, get hooked, then get crazy with the upgrades! __________________ 2006 2500 4x4 CTD Folgers Can Leveling Spacer, Crushed Beer Can Add-A-Leaf, and Old English Remote Reservoir Shocks.

11-01-2009, 02:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
67cummins Dirt Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Oregon, Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 496 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts 67cummins's Truck Pics	Take these guys up on a chance to look at these rigs! Do it right or do it twice! __________________ 07.5 6.7L 68rfe Suspended by Kore Tech Series Springs Thuren Valved 2.5 Kings Carli Custom Ca's VH Truss 37 Yoko A/T's Hella 4k's

11-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
hetdiesel Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weedville, PA Posts: 80 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post hetdiesel's Truck Pics	hey guys i have been looking and did a search for leveling kits and i see the kore kit is like $389 and i did not see any prices on the carli. I just want a leveling kit that is not just a block and get a little smother ride. i want to go with the carli because I hear great things about them but the price might change my mind(still dont know where to price yet) I like to see they come with sway bar end links that wont wrought out. I bought my truck as a hobby so i don't tow at all. __________________ 2004.5 2500 cummins smarty , s&b , mbrp

11-01-2009, 08:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
ant.foste Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 369 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts ant.foste's Truck Pics	Here's a link to where you can buy the Carli starter kit- Carli Suspension Starter System I have it on my truck and love it. At first it was stiffer than stock but once the shocks started breaking in it is now very nice. I have no interest in lifting this truck, but I did want it level. My next purchases will be the long travel airbags, the full deavers, trackbar and control arms from carli. Right now the ride is pretty damn good compared to stock but I really do think I can get it a little more comfortable with more of their parts. I want empty comfort but at the same time I gotta be able to haul 14k lbs without sag (throws the headlights off) and safely. __________________ 2009 2500 6.7 68RFE QuadCab Longbed 4x4 SLT Patriot Blue Carli \| BlackMaxx \| 5" TBE Last edited by ant.foste : 11-01-2009 at 08:57 PM.