03-09 RAM 2500/3500 3" PINTOP 2.5 SYSTEM, BASE, DIESEL
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How do I know if this part fits my vehicle?
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Description
Description
03-09 RAM 2500/3500 3" PINTOP 2.5 SYSTEM, BASE, DIESEL
Brand: Carli Suspension
SKU: CS-DPT25-03-D
Our most popular system, the Pintop kit boasts 2.5", Remote Reservoir King Shocks. Designed and tuned in house for the customer looking for substantial on-road and off-road performance improvement. Customers can expect a softer ride with more control and bottom-out resistance than the Backcountry.
Shock Diameter - 2.5"
Lift Height - 3"
Tire Size - Up To 37"
Front Travel - 10"
Rear Travel - 12"
Base Kit Includes:
Base Kit Includes:
| CS-DMRC-03-D | Multi-Rate Coils |
| CS-DPT25SPKG-03-D | Carli Tuned King 2.5" Remote Reservoir Pintop Shock Package with Reservoir Mounts & Limit Straps, Stainless Shafts |
| CS-DATB-03 | Track Bar |
Kit Options:
Sway Bar Options
3in Extended Sway Bar End Links +$ (Not For Power Wagons)
SKU: CS-DEL-985
3in Torsion Sway Bar +$
SKU: CS-DTSB3-03
Rear Leaf Options
3in Diesel Add-A-Pack +$
SKU: CS-DPAP-03-D
Diesel Full Spring Pack +$
SKU: CS-DFSP-03-D
Diesel Heavy Duty Full Spring Pack +$
SKU: CS-DFSP-03-HD
Add Control Arms
Extended Control Arms +$
SKU: CS-CA-MS-03
High Clearance Extended Control Arms +$
SKU: CS-DFCA-03
Add Long Travel Airbag
Dodge 2003-2011 Long Travel Air Bags, Diesel +$
SKU: CS-DLTB-03-4.0
Add Steering Stabilizer
Low Mount Stabilizer, Y- Style +$
SKU: CS-DLMSS-Y
Low Mount Stabilizer, T- Style +$
SKU: CS-DLMSS-T
High Mount Stabilizer, Y- Style +$
SKU: CS-DHMSS-03-Y
High Mount Stabilizer, T- Style +$
SKU: CS-DHMSS-03-T
Opposing Mount Stabilizer, Y- Style +$
SKU: CS-DSSOSK-Y
Opposing Mount Stabilizer, T- Style +$
SKU: CS-DSSOSK-T
Description:
The Pintop is the Backcountry on steroids, take the description for the Backcountry and throw an exponent on it. This system is our most popular, all around suspension system. It was tuned and rides best with the Full Progressive Leaf Springs. The Pintop is a Jack-of-all-trades system from which every Ram owner would benefit. Raising the Ram platform then adding the 2.5” diameter shocks will support the argument that these trucks should come equipped with 2.5” shocks from the factory. The higher end systems will get you more off-road capability, yes, and even a bit more on-road. The premium paid for these systems, however, doesn’t compare to the on and off-road ride quality per dollar spent on the Pintop. For these reasons, it will likely remain our best seller for years to come.
The Details:
This system boasts Carli specific, blueprinted, King 2.5” shocks on all four corners. In an effort to provide customers with the best product, we designed a custom piston to determine proper base flow rates to ensure the shock works well in the heavy duty truck platform; we then tuned the shocks around the custom pistons based on the only thing that matters to us, seat-of-the-pants feel. We round off ALL our King shocks with shafts machined and polished from a solid piece of 17-4 Stainless. Unlike King’s standard shafts, there is no coating to wear off, weather is far less likely to hurt them and if there is a small chip, you can round the edges with emery cloth to ensure the seal housing isn’t damaged as they’re not brittle like the stock, hardened shafts. The shocks are finished with King oil good to -55* F. Note that all King shocks are built with a plated steel body. If subjected to inclement weather for extended periods, we recommend wrapping your shocks in 3M to provide a moisture barrier that’s replaceable.
Wheel and Tire:
This system will fit up to a 37” tire with our High Clearance Control Arms and Full Progressive Leaf Springs on wheels no more than 9” wide with 5.75” of backspacing. If running factory control arms or wheels; we recommend an All Terrain 35” 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. For more details, see our article on wheel and tire selection and tire pressures:
System Notes:
Wheels - Carli Recommends a 17"-18" Wheel, no more than 9" wide with 5.75" of Backspacing on Leveling Systems
Tires - 35", E-Rated Tire Fitment is Recommended. Recommended unloaded Tire Pressure 45F/40R
Recommended Configuration - Carli Leveling Systems are Designed and Tested on Vehicles with 17"-18" Wheels with 37", E-Rated Tires. Stock wheels and tires or running a larger wheel diameter will result in a stiffer ride.
Torsion Sway Bar - Selection of the Torsion Sway Bar Replacement will not Require size selection as the entire sway bar assembly is replaced.
Fitting 37" Tires - 37" Tires will fit with the above wheel specifications if the system is equipped with Full Replacement Leaf Springs and Control Arms.
Fitment:
Part No.: CS-DPT25-03-D
Vehicle Year - 03-09
Model - 2500/3500
Engine - Hemi, Diesel
Lift Height - 3"
