12-13 RAM 2500/3500 6" BACKCOUNTRY 2.0 SYSTEM, DIESEL

12-13 RAM 2500/3500 6" BACKCOUNTRY 2.0 SYSTEM, DIESEL

Brand: Carli Suspension

Part No.: CS-DBC20-6-12-D

Signature Shock tuning for the 3rd and 4th Generation, Diesel Equipped Ram trucks. 2.0" Remote Reservoir Shocks provide users with a comfortable, entry level off-road capability paired with a controlled, yet improved on-road ride. This system is the beginning of the Utilitarian suspension lineup. 

Shock Diameter - 2.0"
Lift Height - 6"
Tire Size - Up To 37"
Front Travel - 12"
Rear Travel - 13"

Base Kit Includes:

A “Base Kit” SKU must be accompanied by the SKU of a Sway Bar and Leaf Spring option to form a complete system.

Kit Options:

Sway Bar Option

2003 - 2012 6in 10mm Extended Sway Bar End Links and Sway Bar Drops +$
SKU: CS-DEL6-10

2010 - 2012 6in 12mm Extended Sway bar End Links and Sway bar drops +$
SKU: CS-DEL6-12 

2003 - 2013 6in Torsion Sway Bar +$
SKU: CS-DTSB6-03

Rear Leaf Options

2003 - 2012 6in Diesel Add-A-Pack +$
SKU: CS-DPAP6-03-D

2003 - 2012 6in Diesel Full Spring Pack +$
SKU: CS-DFSP-6-03-D

2010 - 2012 6in Diesel Full Spring Pack +$
SKU: CS-DFSP-6-10-D

Add 2012 Long Travel Airbag Option

Add Pitman Arm

Drop Pitman Arm 
SKU: CS-PITMAN6-09 +$

Add Carrier Bearing Drop

Carrier bearing Drop +$
SKU: CS-CARRIERDROP-D

Add Steering Stabilizer

T-Style Stainless Low Mount Stabilizer + $
SKU: CS-DLMSS-T

High Mount Stabilizer, T-Style +$
SKU: CS-DHMSS-03-T

Opposing Stabilizers, T-Style, Lifted + $
SKU: CS-DSSOSK-T

 

 Description:

The Backcountry 2.0 system is designed for people seeking the best ride on and off-road on a budget; perfect 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. Utilizing Fox 2.0” Remote Reservoir Shocks, we’ve developed a shock 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 Fox 2.0s boast extruded aluminum construction with a hard anodizing for corrosion resistance, are fully rebuildable and are built with hour-glass bushings in the rod-ends. Fox builds these shocks with their legendary red shock oil that flows well down to -55* F. This system was tuned and rides best with the Full Progressive Leaf Springs.

Wheel and Tire:

This system will fit up to a 37” tire on wheels no more than 9” wide with 4.5” of backspacing. 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 4.5" of Backspacing on 6" Systems

Tires - 37", E-Rated Tire Fitment is Recommended. Recommended unloaded Tire Pressure 45F/40R

Recommended Configuration - Carli 6" Suspension 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.

Endlinks - 2010-2013 vehicles have 2 possible sizes of Sway Bar End Links. Place a socket on the nut that compresses the rubber End Link bushings; fitment of an 18mm socket will indicate the need for the 12mm Extended End Link.

Torsion Sway Bar - Selection of the Torsion Sway Bar Replacement will not Require size selection as the entire sway bar assembly is replaced.

Front Drive Shaft - Front drive shaft MUST be lengthened 2"

Rear Drive Shaft - Rear Driveshaft must be checked for 1 piece or 2 piece units. It is recommended that 2 piece Driveshafts order a carrier bearing drop, PN# CS-CARRIERDROP-D

Pitman Arm - A drop pitman arm is REQUIRED for 6" suspension kits. Pitman Arm Selection: [2003-2008: CS-PITMAN6-03]; [2009-2013: CS-PITMAN6-09]

Steering Linkage - Carli 6" suspension kits MUST run T-style steering linkage. Y-style linkage does not have enough angle of articulation to support the additional lift height and travel.