pin top 2.5 system from carli is in my future

BigTime · 11-06-2009, 01:28 AM

Okay im really considering the carli pin top system in the near future. Seems like the best bang for the buck they offer from what i can tell.

My question is how hard is it going to be to install? Im pretty well rounded with nuts and bolts ive done everything from dropping trannys to rebuilding motors. I dont consider myself a welder by any means though. Am i going to have to do any welding with this? How much modification to the truck if any is this kit going to require? Also wondering if this system will take care of any "death wobble" symptoms that may or may not occur in the future.

Im thinking about running 35's on 20's possibly 13.50 wide...for some reason i like the tires sticking out look.

Never been one to cheap out on anything. Just dont want to spend a yearly salary on suspension components...

Carli seems like they make a decent product. they sure as hell make it look pretty on their website anyway...

Thanks, Nick

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67cummins · 11-06-2009, 01:35 AM

No welding except for the the limit strap lower mount (frame) if you get that option.
This is a great choice and the install should be very straight forward. Your setup will blow your stock suspension out of the water. Now you can build off of this lift down the road i.e. control arms, full leafs King 3inch bomber shocks, billet shock tower etc. All you need is a second set of hands a good jack and some beefy jack stands. Impact gun and some wrenches and you are set!
One other thing is to make sure that you go back nd put a wrench on everything after a couple hundred miles or so!

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BigTime · 11-06-2009, 01:46 AM

thank you for the swift response my good sir.

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67cummins · 11-06-2009, 02:53 AM

Any time man! Keep the questions comin!

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**Skyd Ram** · 11-06-2009, 08:50 AM

If you don't have the equipment for welding you can still put the whole kit on in your driveway. Then take it to someone to do the small amount of welding that is required for the limit strap tabs.

Depending on the backspace on the rims you are looking at, you may need to add control arms to your wish list to avoid rubbing the back on the fenders.

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titan0454 · 11-06-2009, 11:16 AM

Yeah without control arms you rub the fenders off with 13.50 wide wheels. You need like a 9" wide wheel with like a 5" backspacing. Thats what i run Motometal 20x9 with a 5.71 bs with no rub. I know with CAs you can run 37"s with the right backspacing but not sure how wide you can go if you get the CAs and 35's here is my truck with the starter kit.

Carli Starter Kit with 20"s installed finally

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BigTime · 11-06-2009, 01:02 PM

i know the pin top is about 3500...does anyone know how much thier control arms run?

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BigTime · 11-06-2009, 02:20 PM

im thinking about going with mickey thompson classic 2's in 20's...not sure which tire to go with though...id like somthing thatll perform in the snow/mud but isnt going to wine like hell like the bfg mud terrains i had on my last truck...any suggestions? The truck also gets used for some light to medium towing (i.e. car trailer) and ive heard mud terrains arent the best for towing. haha

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**Skyd Ram** · 11-06-2009, 02:54 PM

Those rims are actually not too bad. They are 9" wide with a 5" backspace. If you plan to run 35x13.5 Toyos you may still hit the fender as those are bigger/wider than most 35's.

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***firemansdiesel*** · 11-06-2009, 03:26 PM

Mild Steel Arms= $750

Chromoly Arms= $900 or $950

W/ the Carli Suspension you want, go w/ the mild steel arms. The install is pretty straight up w/ the right tools (jack, stands & required size wrench/sockets) & a buddy to help.

Personally I would stick to a 17" wheel ( 5.5"-6" of BS & no wider than 9") & a 35"/37" tire. Especially if your going off road, more tire sidewall & flex= better ride, even on road.

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11-06-2009, 01:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
BigTime Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laurel MD Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post BigTime's Truck Pics	pin top 2.5 system from carli is in my future Okay im really considering the carli pin top system in the near future. Seems like the best bang for the buck they offer from what i can tell. My question is how hard is it going to be to install? Im pretty well rounded with nuts and bolts ive done everything from dropping trannys to rebuilding motors. I dont consider myself a welder by any means though. Am i going to have to do any welding with this? How much modification to the truck if any is this kit going to require? Also wondering if this system will take care of any "death wobble" symptoms that may or may not occur in the future. Im thinking about running 35's on 20's possibly 13.50 wide...for some reason i like the tires sticking out look. Never been one to cheap out on anything. Just dont want to spend a yearly salary on suspension components... Carli seems like they make a decent product. they sure as hell make it look pretty on their website anyway... Thanks, Nick __________________ 2004.5 2500 quad cab Laramie. Banks Power catback, AEM intake, Edge Juice w/ Attitude. More Coming!

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11-06-2009, 01:35 AM	#2 (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	No welding except for the the limit strap lower mount (frame) if you get that option. This is a great choice and the install should be very straight forward. Your setup will blow your stock suspension out of the water. Now you can build off of this lift down the road i.e. control arms, full leafs King 3inch bomber shocks, billet shock tower etc. All you need is a second set of hands a good jack and some beefy jack stands. Impact gun and some wrenches and you are set! One other thing is to make sure that you go back nd put a wrench on everything after a couple hundred miles or so! __________________ 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

11-06-2009, 01:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
BigTime Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laurel MD Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post BigTime's Truck Pics	thank you for the swift response my good sir. __________________ 2004.5 2500 quad cab Laramie. Banks Power catback, AEM intake, Edge Juice w/ Attitude. More Coming!

11-06-2009, 02:53 AM	#4 (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	Any time man! Keep the questions comin! __________________ 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

11-06-2009, 08:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Skyd Ram 07 MegaCummins Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Twp/Lewiston,MI Posts: 1,252 Thanks: 74 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts Skyd Ram's Truck Pics	If you don't have the equipment for welding you can still put the whole kit on in your driveway. Then take it to someone to do the small amount of welding that is required for the limit strap tabs. Depending on the backspace on the rims you are looking at, you may need to add control arms to your wish list to avoid rubbing the back on the fenders. __________________ 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

11-06-2009, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
titan0454 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 97 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts titan0454's Truck Pics	Yeah without control arms you rub the fenders off with 13.50 wide wheels. You need like a 9" wide wheel with like a 5" backspacing. Thats what i run Motometal 20x9 with a 5.71 bs with no rub. I know with CAs you can run 37"s with the right backspacing but not sure how wide you can go if you get the CAs and 35's here is my truck with the starter kit. Carli Starter Kit with 20"s installed finally __________________ 2006 Mega SLT - Carli Starter - Carli trackbar - Fox SS - Magnaflow custom dual 4" - K&N Intake - Magtec tran pan rear diff. - PacBrake airbags - Moto Metal w/ 35x12.5x20 Toyo M/T - Smarty Jr.

11-06-2009, 01:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigTime Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laurel MD Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post BigTime's Truck Pics	i know the pin top is about 3500...does anyone know how much thier control arms run? __________________ 2004.5 2500 quad cab Laramie. Banks Power catback, AEM intake, Edge Juice w/ Attitude. More Coming!

11-06-2009, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigTime Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laurel MD Posts: 30 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post BigTime's Truck Pics	im thinking about going with mickey thompson classic 2's in 20's...not sure which tire to go with though...id like somthing thatll perform in the snow/mud but isnt going to wine like hell like the bfg mud terrains i had on my last truck...any suggestions? The truck also gets used for some light to medium towing (i.e. car trailer) and ive heard mud terrains arent the best for towing. haha __________________ 2004.5 2500 quad cab Laramie. Banks Power catback, AEM intake, Edge Juice w/ Attitude. More Coming!

11-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Skyd Ram 07 MegaCummins Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Twp/Lewiston,MI Posts: 1,252 Thanks: 74 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts Skyd Ram's Truck Pics	Those rims are actually not too bad. They are 9" wide with a 5" backspace. If you plan to run 35x13.5 Toyos you may still hit the fender as those are bigger/wider than most 35's. __________________ 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

11-06-2009, 03:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
*firemansdiesel* It's Only Money! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Golden State Posts: 659 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts firemansdiesel's Truck Pics	Mild Steel Arms= $750 Chromoly Arms= $900 or $950 W/ the Carli Suspension you want, go w/ the mild steel arms. The install is pretty straight up w/ the right tools (jack, stands & required size wrench/sockets) & a buddy to help. Personally I would stick to a 17" wheel ( 5.5"-6" of BS & no wider than 9") & a 35"/37" tire. Especially if your going off road, more tire sidewall & flex= better ride, even on road. __________________ 2009 SLT Quad 4x4 CTD G56 Some Carli Suspension loving coming soon!