Carli's most popular system, The pin-top kit boasts Remote Reservoir King 2.5" shocks. Designed and tuned in house for the customer looking for substantial on and off-road performance improvement.
| Front Lift |
Rear Lift |
Front Travel |
Rear Travel |
Shock Diameter |
Tire Fitment |
| 3.0″ |
1″ - 2″ |
10″ |
10.6″ |
2.5″ |
37″ x 12.5″ |
Carli Pin-top 2.5 Leveling/Lift System, Base, 3” Lift, 2003-09 Ram 2500/3500, Diesel
- System includes Multi-rate front coil springs, front and rear shock package, and adjustable track bar.
- Truck will sit 2.5-3" higher (year/cab configuration dependent) and wheel travel will be increased by 50% thanks to the taller, lighter rate coil springs.
- Fits up to 37" tires with ease for a more aggressive appearance and better off-road performance.
- Base Kit requires but does not include leaf spring option and sway bar option.
Carli Pin-top Systems provide a moderate lift and the added confidence of larger diameter shocks. They are a perfect blend of a comfortable on-road ride with all the harsh edges rounded and confident light- to medium-duty off-roading. The system features Carli-specific, blueprinted, King 2.5 shocks on all four corners. With a 2.5-inch diameter shock body these Pin-top shocks delver 55% more piston surface area than a 2.0-inch shock. Carli engineers have designed a custom piston to produce proper base flow rates and optimize performance in robust ¾-ton and one-ton platforms. The Carli-spec shocks also feature shafts machined and polished from a solid piece of 17-4 stainless. The system delivers a dramatic increase is travel and the included adjustable track bar adds stability countering the sloppiness that can lead to Death Wobble. The truck will sit higher in the front for a level look and have more wheel travel thanks to the lighter rate Carli coil springs.
Base Kit Includes:
| Part Number |
Description |
| AS-DPT25SPKG-03-D |
03-09 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 DIESEL CARLI TUNED KING 2.5" RR 3" LIFT FRONT & REAR SHOCK PKG |
| CS-DATB-03 |
03-12 RAM 2500/3500 ADJUSTABLE TRACK BAR 0-3" LIFT |
| CS-DLSK315 |
03-12 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 15" LIMIT STRAP KIT |
| CS-DMRC-03-D |
03-09 RAM 2500/3500 4X4 DIESEL 2.75" LIFT FRONT MULTI-RATE COIL SPRINGS |
| CS-SRM-25 |
UNIVERSAL SHORT RESERVOIR MOUNTS 2.5" |
Sway Bar Options
*ONE REQUIRED* - With the lift provided by the coils and the extended travel of the shocks, it's imperative the front sway bar be addressed. For this, we offer two options. The Carli Sway Bar End links provide a longer link (utilizing the factory upper pillow bushing) allowing for reuse of the factory sway bar. This System has been optimized for use with the Torsion Sway Bar; this sway bar upgrade is a HUGE ride quality upgrade. Maintaining the factory sway bar through use of the Sway Bar Links is only recommended for customers requiring the stiff rate of the factory sway bar - i.e.: those with snow-plows, in-bed campers or who are constantly hauling to the capacity of the truck.
Rear Leaf Options
*ONE REQUIRED* - The PinTop 2.5 System has been optimized for use with the Full Progressive Leaf Springs. This system is also compatible with the Progressive Add-a-Packs but there will be a notable ride quality difference on and off-road. Selecting "NO Rear Leaf Spring Selection" will result in an unknown ride quality and height result as all Carli Systems are optimized to either the Add-a-Pack or Progressive Leaf Springs. *The HD Options is ONLY for those running a CONSTANT 1,000lbs in the bed at all times.*
Leaf Spring Shackle
*OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* - Much of the jarring ride of the leaf-spring rear can be attributed to the factory vulcanized bushings in the leaf spring pack and shackle. The factory shackle is very strong BUT the design is not conducive to a smooth ride. The Carli shackle is constructed of 1/4″ American cold-rolled steel. The mid-length gusset ensures no deflection while the serviceable bushings offer a far superior ride to the bind of the factory bushings.
Long Travel Airbag Option
*OPTIONAL* - Restores Factory capacity to reduced rate Carli Leaf Springs. Provides the best of both ends of the spectrum - ride on Carli's soft-rate leaf springs when unloaded then air the bags up to level the chassis and support your load!
Add Control Arms
*OPTIONAL* - We offer two sets of control arms, the standard extended control arms will ensure your axle is pushed forward to the new centered position in the wheel-well following the lift. These allow for up to a 35" tire. The Billet Control Arms do the same to center the wheel while the high-clearance profile allows for fitment of a 37" x 13.5" tire on a 9" wide wheel with a +18mm offset.
Add Steering Stabilizer
*OPTIONAL* - when adding oversized tires, it's always recommended to upgrade one's stabilizers. We recommend the low-mount for those running 35s and an opposing setup for those with 37s.
