Quick Ship SKU #: CS-RAM15COM-CS-19-MAIN Carli SPEC Commuter 2.5 Suspension System 20-23 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel

Carli Suspension Spec Commuter 2.5 Suspension System is designed and tuned for the Ram 1500 truck that spends its life on the road with occasional dirt trails. this custom shock project was intensely focused on delivering a comfortable in-town ride and smoothing the freeway all while improving vehicle control for light off-road adventures. 

CARLI-SPEC COMMUTER SHOCKS

Carli-SPEC Commuter shocks feature a 2.5″ Diameter, non-reservoir. With Carli’s custom tuning process, they found the additional surface area of the 2.5″ piston (vs. the 2.0″ piston in their previous Fox offering) resulted in a far better ride both on and off-road for the heavier front end. The empty bed is adequately handled by the included 2.0″ Internal reservoir shock. Lifting and leveling your truck doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice ride quality for the look you are after; a Commuter system will net you the added height while increasing ride quality and control. Lift height is 2″ in the front, and 1″ in the rear which will net you 8″ of travel in the front and 12″ in the rear.

IMPORTANT NOTES

We recommend an 8.5″ Wide wheel with 4.5″ Backspace be utilized with a 34″ tire for best fitment and minimal trimming. 35″ Tires are doable but requiring more trimming.

MULTI-RATE COIL SPRINGS

In the rear, Carli swaps in their multi-rate coil spring. This went through several iterations. The 2019-2023 came with an all-new spring that had Carli back to the drawing board. They wanted a spring that would maximize suspension travel while providing a supple yet predictable ride on and off the pavement. Further, they didn’t want to deviate too far from the factory load capacity. Their rear springs are shot-peened & pre-set for the longevity of the coil (it won’t ever sag), then powder-coated to ensure the finish quality is as good as the spring’s performance.

The rear coil provides .5-1″ of rear lift and runs 2 rates. The initial, softer rate is blocked out at ride height. This is NOT designed to be some super soft on-road rate – think of this as a “tender spring”. Carli wanted predictability in ride and handling so the truck will run on the 2nd rate unless the rear axle droops (offroad). Further, when loaded, it ensures sag is not exaggerated by the initial collapsing of a softer rate. Take it in the dirt and, once the axle droops, the initial rate opens to keep the coil tight to its mounting perches while the extended travel shocks are pushed to the bottom of their longer stroke. As travel was extended in the rear, the Carli extended sway bar end links are used to maintain the factory sway bar through the extended range. 

COILOVERS SHOCKS FEATURES:

• Carli-SPEC 2.5 IFP Front Coilover With Custom Carli Tune
• Carli-SPEC 2.0 IFP Rear Shock
• Direct-fit bolt-on application

THREE REAR COIL SPRING OPTIONS

• The 1500 1/2" Rear Spring included with the 1500 system is ONLY applicable for Rebel/Off Road Package trucks without the Ram Box of Multi-Function Tailgate.
  
• The Rebel 1/2" Rear Spring is included with the Rebel system and these will work for standard 1500s with Ramboxes/MFT OR small constant loads.
  
• 1/2" Rebel HD (500lb. Constant Load) will work for Standard 1500s with Ram Box/MFT or around 700lb constant loads or Rebels with Rambox/MFT or 500lb bed-loads.

OPTIONAL BOXED UPPER CONTROL ARMS

With the Commuter system, it’s not necessary but highly recommended to purchase the Upper Control Arm as well. The factory arm is not travel limiting on this system; however, the Carli control arm is camber corrected to flatten the tires to the pavement while the FK Uniball and in-house machined 17-4 stainless pin offer a stronger and friction-free alternative to the factory ball joint.

UPPER CONTROL ARM FEATURES:

• Boxed Steel Construction with Powder Coat Finish
• Knurled, Anodized Aluminum Uniball Cab
• Geometry Corrected for Leveled Vehicles
• Serviceable Bushings at the Frame
• 1" FK Uniball at the Knuckle with 17-4 Stainless Steel Uniball Pin