The Pintop Suspension System is Carli's most popular, all around suspension system. It's a step up from their Backcountry system. The on-road ride is terrific, sharp edges are rounded and light to medium duty offroad escapades become completely controlled. Most Carli videos were filmed with the Pintop kit showcasing the extremes of its capability.
The truck will sit 5.5” higher in the front and have more wheel travel thanks to the taller springs. Radius Arm Drop Brackets reset the pivot point and keep the travel linear for the best ride. Bump Stop Drops protect the shocks from over-compressing, the Adjustable Track Bar centers the front axle and Stainless Brake Lines firm up braking and ensure there is enough line for the newfound travel. To round off the front end, Caster Shims are included to tighten the steering..
Factory wheels should not be run with oversized tires. They’re known to rub the radius arm, sway bar and most concerning – brake lines. Factory tires and factory wheels will work without issue but not oversized tires on factory wheels. On the 4.5-5.5” Ford Systems, it is recommended to use 17”-18” wheels, no more than 9” wide with 5” of backspacing with a 37” E-Rated Tire. The more rubber, the better the small bump compliance will be at proper inflation pressures. The ride will firm up as you go larger in wheel diameter.
SWAY BAR OPTIONS
This lift kit requires an upgrade to the sway bar for compatibility. There are 2 options: the Torsion Sway Bar Kit, or the Extended Links & Drop Brackets Kit.
Torsion Sway Bar Kit
- Designed and optimized for use with Carli 4.5-5.5" lifts
- Replaces immobile factory sway bar
- HUGE ride quality upgrade
Extended Links & Drop Brackets Kit
- Compatible with 4.5-5.5" Suspension Systems
- Repositions factory sway bar and provides full articulation
- Only recommended for snow-plows, in-bed campers, or constantly hauling a full load
REAR LEAF SPRING OPTIONS
This lift kit is designed to be paired with a rear leaf spring upgrade to achieve the proper stance. There are 2 options: Add-A-Pack 3" Lift, or Full Leaf Spring Kit 3" Lift.
Full Rear Leaf Spring Kit
- Levels the rear perfectly to match 4.5-5.5″ front lifts
- Softer unloaded ride & massive suspension travel increase
- Load carrying capacity is reduced to slightly less than a 3/4-ton capacity
Add-A-Pack Kit
- Provides Slightly Rear-High Stance with 4.5-5.5″ front lifts
- Not recommended for F-350 or F-250 with heavy duty rear suspension
- Load Capacity is Maintained, but ride quality will not be as smooth as the Full Rear Leaf Spring Kit
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
These are recommendations that are sure to benefit you when you install your lift kit.
2° Pinion Shim Kit
- Corrects the rear pinion angle for lifted trucks
- Reduces the chance of driveline vibrations
- Not "required" on every truck, but these are FAR easier to put in place during leaf spring installation rather than doing it later on
Carrier Bearing Drop
- For trucks with 2-piece driveshafts
- Lowers the carrier bearing to eliminate take-off shudder for lifted trucks
- Stackable 3/8" Shims