The Carli 3500 Back Country level system pairs soft ride Carli front leveling height 2.5" lift coils with Carli's custom SPEC series 2.0 reservoir shocks. The result is a huge improvement in ride on and off road, and increased control when loaded. Paired with the included track bar, this is the proper way to level your 3500!
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.
Ram lowered single rear wheel 2019+ trucks, so that system incudes a 1" billet rear block and U-bolts. Dually and 13-18 systems do not include this billet block and U-bolt kit.
**This system will NOT be upgradeable to any other Carli Suspension Systems aside from the pintop level.** It’s designed to be a solution for customers wanting a quality system with minimal lift and part inclusion. This system is NOT compatible with trucks equipped with the factory auto-leveling air assist. For factory air trucks, we recommend this purpose built system. This system is not compatible with cab and chassis model trucks.
| Front Lift | Rear Lift | Front Travel | Rear Travel | Shock Diameter | Tire Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5″ | 1″ | 8.3″ | 11″ | 2.0″ | 35″ x 12.5″ |
Customer Reviews
Really happy I did this. Improvement in ride quality and handling. As usual, CJC was great to work with. Self install took about 7 hors with alignment adjustments.
My recommendation is to change the steering stabilizer at the same time.
Great kit. I deviated from what the proposed lift was and it worked out great. 2024 Ram 3500 Air Assist rear. Carli backcountry level and 2” block with airbag spacers. Truck sits perfect with 1” higher in the rear and rides like a dream. CJC really delivered!
I leave very few reviews but first things first cjc was first class. I had originally purchased from another company that never mentioned it was on long term back order till I chased down the info.
I got with cjc 30 minutes before closing and talked to a real person with real experience that had parts on their own shelf.
They had the system shipped out and I had tracking before the end of the business day. Impressive!
The carli system is great. Has a soft but controlled ride with a longer travel feel than stock. Tows excellent which is important to me. I have a 21 dually which levels perfect but I am still going to order the 1" rear blocks so it is level while towing. Took me about 3 hrs to install alone in my garage with basic tools and a DeWalt impact. I have 35x12.5x22s with a -51 offset that fit in the opening nice. I did have to trim some plastic and the pinch weld.
After a thorough research of which components I wanted for my 19 Ram 3500, to achieve my specific goals; I ordered the Carli backcountry leveling kit from CJC. With confidence in the product and application (from CJC’s thorough and candid explanations and advice) I installed the kit. Couldn’t be happier. Met my expectations-which were informed and realistic. They know what they are doing, and if you do as well-you can’t find a better partner.
