Dr. Hannah Straight's Carli-Equipped F350 Adventure-Rig
We had the pleasure of working with Dr. Hannah Straight in blueprinting a custom suspension system to support her 2023 Ford Super Duty equipped with a Four Wheel Campers - Grandby. Hannah’s rig is now equipped with: 3.5” Pintop System custom tuned to the installed XHD Deaver Leaf Springs Fabricated Radius Arms High and Low Mount Steering Stabilizers Trophy Hitch As detailed in the video, a ton of work went into making this a worthy travel partner for someone who sees the amount of off-grid miles Hannah does!
2nd Gen Carli-SPEC Release!
2ND GEN Carli-SPEC The 2nd-Gen Commuter and Backcountry Systems are a wrap! These systems are IN-STOCK and now shipping! Shock Packages The 2nd Gen Platform shares shock tuning with the 3rd Gen. Never fear, this does not mean we’ve sacrificed ride quality to minimize the amount of SKU(s) we carry. It means, by some act of God, we put the shocks on to find the ride quality was amazing with the 2nd gen coils and Carli Progressive Leaf Springs! With all the shocks we offer for niche applications, it was a welcomed win and we’re thrilled to offer these shocks as a significant ride improvement to the previously offered Fox IFP (Commuter) and Bilstein R/R (Performance 2.0). Commuter Shock Package CS-D3SPKG-CS20IFP-D This shock package now spans 1994-2012 applications. Backcountry Shock Package CS-D3SPKG-CS20RR-D2 Despite tuning being the same as the 03-12 shocks, the 2nd Gen Backcountry requires its own part number thanks to the included limit straps. The 2nd gen limit straps are different than those included with the 03-12 shock package; thus the 2nd-gen specific part number. Suspension Systems Commuter System CS-D3-COM-CS-94-D Backcountry System CS-D3-BC-CS-94-D
2023-24 Super Duty Leveling Systems - Now including Radius Arm Drop Brackets
2023-24 SUPER DUTY SYSTEMS We recently released an Article on the importance of the Radius Arm Drop brackets pertaining to the 2024 Super Duty’s light caster spec and inability to run sufficiently corrective caster shims. The 2023 platform suffers similar issues and, even with Carli Radius Arms adjusted to the max-caster setting, they struggle to achieve proper caster. CS-FRAD-LVL-23 We’ve created “Base Kit” part numbers that will serve the 2023-24 Super Duties. These systems will include our new Radius Arm Drop Brackets and 1° Caster correction shims to ensure customers receive a kit that will, at minimum, spec to the high-caster range recommended by Ford. More details can be found in THIS ARTICLE. 2023-24 DIESEL SYSTEMS, LVL 2023-24 GAS SYSTEMS, LVL NEW Part Numbers CS-FRAD-LVL-23 CS-FLVL-SIG-23 CS-FLVL-SIG-23-GAS CS-FLVL-COM-CS-23 CS-FLVL-COM-CS-23-GAS CS-FLVL-BC-CS-23 CS-FLVL-BC-CS-23-GAS CS-FLVL-PT25-23 CS-FLVL-PT25-23-GAS CS-FLVL-EV25-23 CS-FLVL-EV25-23-GAS New Description: Now 2017-22 Fitment CS-FLVL-SIG-17 CS-FLVL-SIG-17-GAS CS-FLVL-COM-CS-17 CS-FLVL-COM-CS-17-GAS CS-FLVL-BC-CS-17 CS-FLVL-BC-CS-17-GAS CS-FLVL-PT25-17 CS-FLVL-PT25-17-GAS CS-FLVL-EV25-17 CS-FLVL-EV25-20-GAS
2014+ Ram 2500 HEMI Carli-SPEC - Now Available!
2014-24 RAM 2500 HEMI We’ve completed the testing/tuning for the 14+ Ram 2500 Hemi. The 3” Commuter and Backcountry Systems are now available for preorder. We’re anticipating these systems to begin shipping in the next 6-8 weeks. Power Wagon The Power Wagon Systems will be released within the next few weeks. Given the rear travel of our 3” Systems, we’ve designed a skid-plate drop to ensure sufficient relocation of the under-belly skid providing clearance for the rear driveshaft while adequately supporting the skid for impact. We’re finalizing production and will release the part (and Power Wagon Specific Systems) once available! 2014-18 HEMI SYSTEMS, 3” 2019-24 HEMI SYSTEMS, 3” These are the same as the above 14-18 Systems adding Longer Hardware for the Transmission Crossmember and Active Tuned Mass Module Relocation, both of which are required on 19+ Ram 2500s with the Hemi. NEW Part Numbers 247-03A-0045 247-03A-0046 247-03B-0047 247-03B-0048 AS-D3SPKG-CS20IFP-F AS-D3SPKG-CS20RR-F CS-D3SPKG-CS20RR-F CS-D3-COM-CS-14-H CS-D3-COM-CS-14-H-R2 CS-D3-BC-CS-14-H CS-D3-BC-CS-14-H-R2 CS-D3-COM-CS-19-H CS-D3-COM-CS-19-H-R2 CS-D3-BC-CS-19-H CS-D3-BC-CS-19-H-R2
Carli Suspension: Super Duty Commuter System - Stock Leaf Springs vs. Full Progressive Leaf Springs
SUPER DUTY COMMUTER 2.5”/3.5” We’ve altered the 2005-24 Super Duty Systems based on customer feedback. When the system was equipped with Fox shocks, the internal valving was optimized for the stock leaf springs + Carli Progressive Add-a-Packs. It was frequently requested that we offer a tuning profile compatible with the Carli Full Progressive Leaf Spring Upgrade. We viewed the Commuter as a more “entry-level” system for which customers wouldn’t likely opt for the more expensive options, but the request was consistent enough that we converted the tuning to be optimized with the full progressive leaf springs when we switched to the Carli-SPEC 2.0” IFP shocks from the Fox shocks. We obliged as we already offer the leveling system (with the Carli Signature Series shocks) that’s tuned to the stock springs/add-a-packs; having the Commuter, also a 2.0 IFP, tuned the same would make the systems pretty redundant. Yes, the Carli-SPEC is a nicer shock with a more refined tune but the overlap was clear. With this alteration came the requests for a stock spring/add-a-pack compatible tuning now that we’ve optimized the Commuter to the Full Progressive Springs. It’s taken years for the Commuter to find it’s “place” in our lineup but we finally have it, it seems. The Commuter Shocks will now be offered with two options: AS-FLVLSPKG-CS20IFP-B: Tuning specific for those running Stock Springs or Add-a-Packs. These shocks have substantially more rebound tuning than their counterparts; preventing the rear from jumping out once compressed. As the stock spring is very restrictive in ride quality, we did what we could to maximize ride quality despite the bottleneck. This tuning is compatible with the 2 Main Leaf F250 Spring Pack Pictured Below, 3-Main Leaf F350 Spring Pack (Standard F350, All Tremors and High Capacity Tow), and Carli Progressive Add-a-Pack. AS-FLVLSPKG-CS20IFP-A: Tuning Specific for those running Carli Full Progressive Leaf Springs. The tuning in these shocks will allow for FAR more ride quality than the “B” shocks as they’re tuned to match the much softer riding full progressive leaf spring pack. We’ve broken up the 2.5” & 3.5” Commuter Base System Configurations to reflect this change. These Systems will now have a “PAP” or “FSP” suffix as shown below: For those that want to keep the factory springs or run the Carli Add-a-Packs, the PAP kit including the “B” tuning will be your best bet to optimize ride quality (understanding the ride quality limitations of the factory spring) without affecting payload. If you’re buying the kit in stages and plan to purchase the full progressive leaf springs in the future, you’re best to order the “A” tuning to ensure compatibility with your end build. For those that want optimal ride quality, the FSP kit including the “A” tuning will allow you to run the full progressive leaf springs to maximize the performance of the System! The 4.5”/5.5” systems will not be affected by this change.
