2014-2025 Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel Air Ride 2.5in Lift Leveling Backcountry System

Why this system

The 2014-2025 Ram 2500 with factory rear air suspension sits nose-down and rides on small factory shocks. This Carli Backcountry leveling system lifts the front 2.5in on linear-rate coils and raises the rear 1in with an airbag spacer so the truck sits level, then replaces all four shocks with Carli-SPEC 2.0in remote reservoir shocks valved specifically for the air-ride truck. The factory air bags are not modified, so load leveling, the alternate trailer height and payload all work like stock.

Who it's for

Carli's air-ride Ram 2500 line comes in four shock tiers at two heights: Commuter (2.0 IFP), Backcountry (2.0 remote reservoir), Pathfinder (Carli-SPEC 2.5) and Pintop (King 2.5). This is the Backcountry 2.5in system. Best for: trucks that tow and also see gravel, farm and ranch roads.

A step up from Commuter. The remote reservoirs hold more oil and shed heat better, so the shocks stay consistent on long washboard roads. Carli tunes it for town, highway, towing and slow-to-mid-speed dirt use such as ranch roads, farm ground and hunting leases.

Key specs (per Carli)

What's included (base kit)

Popular add-ons (sold separately)

• Carli Torsion Sway Bar (CS-DTSB3-1419): optional here; Carli calls it its best ride-quality upgrade for the money.
• Carli Extended Rear Track Bar Kit (CS-DATB-14-R-KIT): optional; cuts the rear axle's side-to-side shift. On the leveling systems Carli says it also needs the 1in rear bump stop drop (CS-DRBD-AL) and extended rear sway bar end links (CS-DEL-R-14).
• Carli Low-Mount Steering Stabilizer (CS-DLMSS-14) and Carli High-Mount Steering Stabilizer (CS-DHMSS-19).
• Carli Radius Arm Drop Brackets (CS-DRAD-14), Carli fabricated radius arms, ball joints and front differential guard are also offered.

Fitment notes

• Fits only 2014-2025 Ram 2500 4x4 with the 6.7L Cummins diesel and factory rear air suspension. Carli lists these air-ride systems as diesel only.
• Not for coil-spring rear Ram 2500s, Ram 3500s, Power Wagons or gas trucks; Carli builds separate systems for those.
• Carli says the leveling systems cannot later be upgraded to its 3.25in systems, so pick your lift height up front.
• No radius arm drops are included. Carli suggests using the factory cam bolts to add back a little caster after the lift; a slight coil bow is possible without drops. Carli Radius Arm Drop Brackets (CS-DRAD-14) are available separately.
• Carli recommends a low-mount steering stabilizer for any tire larger than stock.

See the Video tab for Carli's own overview of its systems for the 2014+ Ram 2500 with factory air ride.

Professional install available at Powertech Diesel, Idaho Falls. Call 208-542-7793.