The parts on this truck: Suspension: www.cjcoffroad.com/Carli-Suspension-2014-Dodge-Ram-2500-Commuter-Kit-p/cs-dc20-1419-d.htm Wheels: www.cjcoffroad.com/Trail-Ready-BL20-20-x-9-Simulated-BeadLOOK-Wheel-p/bl20.htm Tires: 38/13.5/20 Nitto Ridge Grappler
Great looking truck! The Carli crew are top notch. Made me a custom air bag system for my lifted 2007 GMC 2500. Superior quality and great customer service..👍👍👍
What do you recommend for a 2022 Power Wagon? I’m not going rock crawling or high speed off road. I’m more conservative off road and overland and I tow a 7,000lb trailer (bumper tow). Looking to get a better ride commuting and towing. Do I need the entire Carli system or can I get away with 2.0 FOX shocks and a rear sway bar upgrade?
Sadly you'll only notice a very small improvement from just shocks. We'd recommend the Commuter or Backcountry system for your use case! www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/2019-ram-2500-powerwagon-carli-suspension-systems
Congratulations! Your truck is epic & looks awesome in the video so I know it looks even better in real life. I'm totally in love my mine, much thanks to you fine gentlemen at CJC & Carli. I was thinking about doing night edition badges on my truck & will be looking forward to how it turns out, Im sure it will be a gead turner.
It looks amazing ! That Olive Green, the Bronze Wheels and stance are perfect! What is the exact color of the wheels? Hottest 2020 I have seen so far! Can't wait to see it in night edition mode!
have you considered adding bags vs. timbrens to mitigate the reduced heavy tow/haul capacity? Commuter kit + bags seems like the best of both worlds for people who use as a daily driver and a real workhorse at times.
The 2500 platform is very limiting. With these trucks, bags ruin the ride quality since there’s so little room. We recommend only using Timbrens while towing for the 2014+ 2500 Ram trucks.
I tried to build a 2500 with the Sport/Night edition to achieve what you did on the paint scheme but it kicks me into silver.....what package did you order??
They actually handle high speed off road very well, but yes for trucks that spend 99% of their time on pavement, this commuter kit is the best ride you can get!
CJC Off Road this truck is beautiful! In New England we don’t have many high speed off-road areas. In the next year I’m either get a 2500 Cummins or the diesel gladiator, i haven’t made up my mind . I suppose i need to drive the gladiator to see if I even like it 🤷🏼♂️ If i get the Ram I’ll be contacting y’all for sure!
can I got the 38's in a pintop level kit? i already purchased the level kit from you guys from my 22 crew cab. PS i cant wait i also got the trail ready wheels. just cant decide on tire size.
This is a +18 offset wheel. It currently rubs the factory sway bar and radius arms at full lock, but once we put on the Carli torsion sway bar and fabricated radius arms it won’t hit.
Most likely never. For the 2014+ Ram 2500 trucks, the rear suspension design is too limiting. You can do a 6” lift, but it wouldn’t meet the performance requirements of Carli or Thuren.
Very nice the Mega looks awesome I have the same truck but in the night edition, can you measure from the ground to the height above the top of your tire to the bottom of your wheel well? I would like to know the height it is now? my truck as is sits is 40 1/4" high W/O a lift. What is yours? Thanks
Beautiful truck! Hows the performance with the 38s and 3.73 gears? I have a '15 on factory tires with 3.42s, curious how it impacted your fuel mileage (I'll regear if I go to a bigger tire)
This on a 2500 or 3500? 2500 is only available with the standard output 370/850 6.7 Cummins/68rfe trans. Have to get a one ton unfortunately to get the Aisen/HO 1000FT/LB ☹️
All shocks have a lifespan. On higher end shocks like these, you can re-build them rather than having to replace them. On lower end shocks like Bilstein 5100s you have to replace the whole shock.
I’m currently building out a new 20’ 2500 or possibly waiting for 21 or 22. My question is, Ram offers a “off road” package. Looks like it gets shocks. If I plan on going with Carli suspension day 1 I get the truck anyway, should I avoid that package? Or is there any benefit to getting it? Love you vids. Planning to build an Olive Green mega just like you guys. Beautiful truck!
That's a nice looking truck!, I have a question, if you are comparing a Ram 2500 5th Gen with a Carli Suspension vs a Ram 1500 5th Gen with Stock Suspension no Air ride, in terms if ride quality and nothing else which one rides better? I know a 2500 is a hd truck but damn for me any hd truck looks better than 1/2 ton truck.
The 1500 will always ride better because it can have softer suspension. If you’re just city driving without towing and want the softest ride, go for a 1500.
We already have a trimming video for the Ram trucks! These 2019+ trucks take the exact same trimming procedure. If you want to run 38’s, you just need to remove a significant portion of the pinch weld. Every tire brand will be slightly different, so just drive the truck snd trim as needed to clear.
Yeah there’s sadly not a formula since it all depends on your wheel and tire choices. Basically just expect to take off a significant portion of the pinch weld and the bottom of the liner and fender flare. We like to unbolt that black plastic piece from the flare and leave it off.
This truck did take pinch weld trimming because of the 38’s but there’s no need if you’re doing 37s. There’s no structural issues or anything with a pinch weld trim though.
I have a 2020 cummins.2500 limited megacab with rear air ride. I'd like to know what the biggest tire i can ru on the factory suspension because I do tow allot a 30 ft bumper pull camper and a racetrack trailer and a dump trailer... I want the wheels to kick outward a to give it a little stance... what do you suggest. Or is there a suspension kit that can improve towing and capacity??
There’s lots of websites that let you calculate the change in speedo and odometer from aftermarket tires, but keep in mind you can correct for those. For GM trucks, we have to build a set up using a combo of parts from different brands. It all depends on the customer’s wants and budget.
It isn’t nose high at all actually-it sits perfectly level. If you want rake, you can always sub in a 2.5 set up in the front. Give us a call and we can help you out!
plan on getting that 3.25 pintop. if i want to upgrade to the dominator later can i do that and what would i need to get. also what gears do you recommend running 37in tires on a 2020 ram 2500 diesel?
You just need the dominator shock upgrade package that’s listed on our website! We recommend either staying with the factory gears, or doing 4.10-4.56 range.
I commute in the oil patch. Normally decent roads and sometimes heavy mud and super bad roads in northern Canada. Would this system be alright for a 2010 2500 Ram diesel? Or would you recommend something beefier? Thanks
This system would get you by, but it sounds like you might be slightly better off with the Back Country. The nice thing is that the basic parts are all the same, so changing or upgrading shocks is easy!
Badass truck man. Currently looking at getting a new Ram diesel. Been going back and forth between a 2500/3500. Test drove a 3500 but the ride was a little too stiff for my liking compared to the 2500. Do you think this setup on a 3500 would improve the ride quality enough so I’m not feeling every bump in the road? First time viewer and just subscribed! Great video! Can’t wait to see how you spec out this truck!
We actually just talked about this in our latest Q&A video going live shortly! Yes, there are some massive improvements available for the 3500 trucks. It all comes down to how much and how often you plan on hauling.
How are the MPGs with that set up? I have a 2019 2500 still stock and wanted to know how much I would expect to lose. Currently averaging 17-18 mpgs mixed city and highway.
The parts on this truck:
Suspension: www.cjcoffroad.com/Carli-Suspension-2014-Dodge-Ram-2500-Commuter-Kit-p/cs-dc20-1419-d.htm
Wheels: www.cjcoffroad.com/Trail-Ready-BL20-20-x-9-Simulated-BeadLOOK-Wheel-p/bl20.htm
Tires: 38/13.5/20 Nitto Ridge Grappler
"Green for the money and gold for the honeys" Don Magic Juan.
Jack Krinkov 😂
This is beautiful, comment of the day for sure.
The gold on green looks amazing. Clean and very classy. Can’t wait to see more.
That color is insanely beautiful. Been eyeing up those olive green 2500s for a bit now
R.Anderson104 is it 2500 only or can you get it in a 3500??
@@abramspearman9046 I am not sure actually. Check autotrader out. I actually see them mostly in 2500 tradesmen's for high $$
Ya for 6 thousand
Trades men 2500 2020 100.000
Single cap!!
That shot in the rain is perfection!
I'm in love with that color , the bronze wheels match perfectly.
What a Beast, Great video
Great looking truck! The Carli crew are top notch. Made me a custom air bag system for my lifted 2007 GMC 2500. Superior quality and great customer service..👍👍👍
OMG I'm a Ford fanatic but that RAM Mega is just so bad ass. I would can my 19 3500 SuperDuty for that in a minute. Wow, that is the king!!!
Sick! I miss my Ram you guys built up. See you soon once I ditch this Raptor.
I have been looking everywhere to see what the green looks like. I am not disappointed.
What do you recommend for a 2022 Power Wagon? I’m not going rock crawling or high speed off road. I’m more conservative off road and overland and I tow a 7,000lb trailer (bumper tow). Looking to get a better ride commuting and towing. Do I need the entire Carli system or can I get away with 2.0 FOX shocks and a rear sway bar upgrade?
Sadly you'll only notice a very small improvement from just shocks. We'd recommend the Commuter or Backcountry system for your use case! www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/2019-ram-2500-powerwagon-carli-suspension-systems
Love seeing the 4th gen be reborn in 5th gen form! Can't wait to see where this one goes!
body color and the wheel color looks SICK!!
Love your builds! Really need to get something priced out for my power wagon overlander. Just as soon as we can cross borders.
Them bronze rims looks amazing with the Olive Green
That truck is bad ass!
Truck is best looking Ram ever
Great looking truck. Nice work
Congratulations! Your truck is epic & looks awesome in the video so I know it looks even better in real life. I'm totally in love my mine, much thanks to you fine gentlemen at CJC & Carli. I was thinking about doing night edition badges on my truck & will be looking forward to how it turns out, Im sure it will be a gead turner.
Man that is one sweet Ram 2500
green with the bronze rims is on point
Exactly the color I want to do my 2014 mega in. Bad ass!
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Good looking truck Cjc does the best work!
Looks so nice, all well put...the color... Lift... Rims... Perfect
amazing
Eddie's Life thank you I know I am
It looks amazing ! That Olive Green, the Bronze Wheels and stance are perfect! What is the exact color of the wheels? Hottest 2020 I have seen so far! Can't wait to see it in night edition mode!
Looks great Cody! Color scheme looks awesome!
Hey Yes the Mega Cab looking good
One word badazzness!!!
Looks awesome
Beautiful truck! Nice work guys.
geez that truck looks good....wow
nice truck man love that stance its perfect with those 38s 🔥
I’m a Ford guy but that’s a nice looking RAM. Not over the top.
Love the truck man. It looks great. That’s what I want next. I have a 13 Silverado 1500 now with a 6 in RC lift
have you considered adding bags vs. timbrens to mitigate the reduced heavy tow/haul capacity? Commuter kit + bags seems like the best of both worlds for people who use as a daily driver and a real workhorse at times.
The 2500 platform is very limiting. With these trucks, bags ruin the ride quality since there’s so little room. We recommend only using Timbrens while towing for the 2014+ 2500 Ram trucks.
Living the dream congrats on the new truck looks bad ass👍
if you sold those wheels already powder-coated I'd buy them in a heartbeat. Loved them on your old build and this one!!!!
We do! Specifiy triple bronze at checkout and we will get them shipped to your door, coated!
@@CJCOffRoad what wheel is this on your website?? Thanks!
great looking truck! Are you going to re-gear, or will the stock 3:73's work fine for 38"s?
TBD. we never like to re-gear unless it’s necessary, and so far the truck is driving great on 38s!
I'd recommend some 8.88 gears to haul all the gay porn to byu .....
@@CJCOffRoad Did you get the 3:73's or 4:10's from the factory ?
Why didn't you start with the torsion sway bar? Just to show progression from the Carli drops for the stock sway bar?
Exactly!
I tried to build a 2500 with the Sport/Night edition to achieve what you did on the paint scheme but it kicks me into silver.....what package did you order??
Nice looking rig 👍🏽👍🏽😎
Beautiful ram truck.
Must always be nice working on brand new trucks vs. rust buckets from the salt the s**t out of the road states. Makes me very jealous. 😉
I want to do that exact setup on my new 2500 longhorn. What trimming did you have to do with putting 38” tires on
We’ll make a separate video, but moderate trimming of the pinch weld, liner and flares is necessary.
The truck looks awesome!!! Looks alot nicer then Eddies @Eddie's Life LOL
That's the review I've been waiting for. Thanks for the info.
is that a new color for 2020 ..looks sweet ..
Looks absolutely amazing man !!!
can we get a video on the cuts you needed to make to get the 38's
Truck looks great!! I wasn’t aware people used a 2500 Cummins for high speed off-roading? So basically this kit is good for 99.9%
They actually handle high speed off road very well, but yes for trucks that spend 99% of their time on pavement, this commuter kit is the best ride you can get!
CJC Off Road this truck is beautiful! In New England we don’t have many high speed off-road areas. In the next year I’m either get a 2500 Cummins or the diesel gladiator, i haven’t made up my mind . I suppose i need to drive the gladiator to see if I even like it 🤷🏼♂️ If i get the Ram I’ll be contacting y’all for sure!
Dig the color,,what size trims did you go with
can I got the 38's in a pintop level kit? i already purchased the level kit from you guys from my 22 crew cab. PS i cant wait i also got the trail ready wheels. just cant decide on tire size.
If you're okay with decent trimming and some rub here and there it's possible!
whats the wheel offset you ran? also how is the clearance on the sway bar and radius arms ?
This is a +18 offset wheel. It currently rubs the factory sway bar and radius arms at full lock, but once we put on the Carli torsion sway bar and fabricated radius arms it won’t hit.
When y'all gonna get a 6" lift kit for the ram 2500?
Most likely never. For the 2014+ Ram 2500 trucks, the rear suspension design is too limiting. You can do a 6” lift, but it wouldn’t meet the performance requirements of Carli or Thuren.
@@CJCOffRoad could you do a video expanding on that?
@@chrisj3097 I second this
@@cameronmiller4665 I third this. Video of WHY NO “REAL” HEIGHT FOR 2015 RAM 2500?????
Very nice the Mega looks awesome I have the same truck but in the night edition, can you measure from the ground to the height above the top of your tire to the bottom of your wheel well? I would like to know the height it is now? my truck as is sits is 40 1/4" high W/O a lift. What is yours? Thanks
Beautiful truck! Hows the performance with the 38s and 3.73 gears? I have a '15 on factory tires with 3.42s, curious how it impacted your fuel mileage (I'll regear if I go to a bigger tire)
Since this truck came with 3.73 factory gears, it’s actually just fine on 38s.1000 ftlbs of torque doesn’t mind 38’s too much haha
@@CJCOffRoad I'm jealous of those numbers lol. I do have mine tuned, but still not making that much power
This on a 2500 or 3500?
2500 is only available with the standard output 370/850 6.7 Cummins/68rfe trans. Have to get a one ton unfortunately to get the Aisen/HO 1000FT/LB ☹️
will these shocks need to be rebuilt like the kings or backcountry shocks?
All shocks have a lifespan. On higher end shocks like these, you can re-build them rather than having to replace them. On lower end shocks like Bilstein 5100s you have to replace the whole shock.
-Love it. will this work on a 2007 6.7 turbo diesel SLT quad cab short bed 2500?
Yep! The Carli Commuter system is available for that year too. Just check out our website!
How much was the night edition conversion
Love that color, thankyou sir for letting me know.
Love the rig.. 2012 in sagebrush green here. But I'm digging that color.. do I pull the trigger?
can i have dibs on this setup when you guys decide to upgrade the shocks?? i live local in socal!
Is this exterior color stock? I love it.
It is! It’s called Olive Green Pearlcoat.
I’m currently building out a new 20’ 2500 or possibly waiting for 21 or 22. My question is, Ram offers a “off road” package. Looks like it gets shocks. If I plan on going with Carli suspension day 1 I get the truck anyway, should I avoid that package? Or is there any benefit to getting it?
Love you vids. Planning to build an Olive Green mega just like you guys. Beautiful truck!
That's a nice looking truck!, I have a question, if you are comparing a Ram 2500 5th Gen with a Carli Suspension vs a Ram 1500 5th Gen with Stock Suspension no Air ride, in terms if ride quality and nothing else which one rides better? I know a 2500 is a hd truck but damn for me any hd truck looks better than 1/2 ton truck.
The 1500 will always ride better because it can have softer suspension. If you’re just city driving without towing and want the softest ride, go for a 1500.
@@CJCOffRoad thanks!
Waiting on your trimming video before I order my commuter 31/4 lift. ?????
We already have a trimming video for the Ram trucks! These 2019+ trucks take the exact same trimming procedure. If you want to run 38’s, you just need to remove a significant portion of the pinch weld. Every tire brand will be slightly different, so just drive the truck snd trim as needed to clear.
Thanks I thought you had said the but weld needed also grinding down that’s what I was waiting on. Appreciate the info.
Yeah there’s sadly not a formula since it all depends on your wheel and tire choices. Basically just expect to take off a significant portion of the pinch weld and the bottom of the liner and fender flare. We like to unbolt that black plastic piece from the flare and leave it off.
Did you have to trim the pinch weld? If so does trimming the pinch weld effect anything? Getting my lift done soon and my have to trim the pinch weld
This truck did take pinch weld trimming because of the 38’s but there’s no need if you’re doing 37s. There’s no structural issues or anything with a pinch weld trim though.
Really nice.
This build us awesome, where are you located.
Los Angeles, Ca
I have a 2020 cummins.2500 limited megacab with rear air ride. I'd like to know what the biggest tire i can ru on the factory suspension because I do tow allot a 30 ft bumper pull camper and a racetrack trailer and a dump trailer... I want the wheels to kick outward a to give it a little stance... what do you suggest. Or is there a suspension kit that can improve towing and capacity??
Can you discuss impact to the speedometer from your builds, and what do you recommend as a Carli equivalent suspension for GM trucks
There’s lots of websites that let you calculate the change in speedo and odometer from aftermarket tires, but keep in mind you can correct for those. For GM trucks, we have to build a set up using a combo of parts from different brands. It all depends on the customer’s wants and budget.
How is the kit for towing?
Beautiful!
Looks great what offset are you running?
These wheels are 20x9 with 5.5 backspace.
Excuse me sir, is that the olive green color?
Olive Green Pearl!
beautiful truck
Nice truck! What can you recommend for 2019 ecodiesel 1500 classic 2WD?
Ironlungzx323x sell for a 3500
Do you sell a commuter 3” kit for a 2022 Ram 3500 with a 6.4 Hemi?
just curious what are you getting MPG with this kit for arguments sake.
Around town about 16 and on the highway 19-21!
Is there not a gearing upgrade?
No need, the truck does just fine on factory 3.73 gears.
@@CJCOffRoad what about 3.42 on 37/38
Cool truck! What wheel offset did you go with on those rims?
These are 5.75 backspace wheels, which is exactly what you want for the least trimming on a Ram truck.
Did you guys re-gear with the 38s?? Gorgeous rig!
Not yet, we’re seeing how the truck does and being the test case for everyone else haha
I never did catch the brand/model of wheels. Can’t find in your website. Can you help
Here’s a direct link:
www.cjcoffroad.com/Trail-Ready-Wheels-s/32.htm
The wheels shown in the video are 5.5” backspace 20x9 Trail Ready wheels. 👍
What brand of lug nuts did you use or do they come with trailready wheels
I thought the Commuter Kit was only a 2" lift?
Nope it’s the same base parts as all the other 3.25” systems!
@@CJCOffRoad Can you get the Commuter Kit in 2" for a 2017 F250 ?
It’s offered in a 2.5” for 17+ Ford trucks!
Nice truck 🤟
I own a 2017 Ram 2500 diesel 4x4, and I was wondering if a Ram Steering brace is worth installing to my RAM? What are your toughts on this?
We don’t think they serve much of a purpose on the newer trucks. The money is better spent on other upgraded parts like ball joints or linkage!
Does the towing capacity change with this new set up?
These 3.25” systems have 85% payload, and the leveling systems retain full capacity.
thats a wild setup dude.
hows road noise at highway speeds in the interior?
These Nittos are so quiet you barely notice them!
@@CJCOffRoad okay thats dope. as good as my bf-goodrich tires were, i might have to switch to these nitto's for my next pair of tires.
Does the commuter 2500 kit retain any rake? Really wanting to pull the trigger on one of these kits but worried that it’ll look nose high
It isn’t nose high at all actually-it sits perfectly level. If you want rake, you can always sub in a 2.5 set up in the front. Give us a call and we can help you out!
Is this lift a better ride then the stock ride on the bilsteins ?
Massively better.
will a 38" spare fit in the stock location? if not, what is the largest size can you place inside the spare location?
You can barely cram a 35 in there so we typically recommend a bed mounted spare for 37’s and larger. We have those mounts listed on our website!
plan on getting that 3.25 pintop. if i want to upgrade to the dominator later can i do that and what would i need to get. also what gears do you recommend running 37in tires on a 2020 ram 2500 diesel?
You just need the dominator shock upgrade package that’s listed on our website! We recommend either staying with the factory gears, or doing 4.10-4.56 range.
How much $$ for those killer wheels?
Here’s a link: www.cjcoffroad.com/Trail-Ready-BL20-20-x-9-Simulated-BeadLOOK-Wheel-p/bl20.htm
I commute in the oil patch. Normally decent roads and sometimes heavy mud and super bad roads in northern Canada. Would this system be alright for a 2010 2500 Ram diesel? Or would you recommend something beefier? Thanks
This system would get you by, but it sounds like you might be slightly better off with the Back Country. The nice thing is that the basic parts are all the same, so changing or upgrading shocks is easy!
If I put a carli 2 inch leveling kit will 35’s fit on my 2018 2500 Cummins mega cab ram??? Sorry new to the game.
Badass truck man. Currently looking at getting a new Ram diesel. Been going back and forth between a 2500/3500. Test drove a 3500 but the ride was a little too stiff for my liking compared to the 2500. Do you think this setup on a 3500 would improve the ride quality enough so I’m not feeling every bump in the road?
First time viewer and just subscribed! Great video! Can’t wait to see how you spec out this truck!
We actually just talked about this in our latest Q&A video going live shortly! Yes, there are some massive improvements available for the 3500 trucks. It all comes down to how much and how often you plan on hauling.
CJC Off Road awesome! Good to know! I’ll look forward to the video when it gets up!
You know it's a big truck when 38's look like they were designed to fit the look
How are the MPGs with that set up? I have a 2019 2500 still stock and wanted to know how much I would expect to lose. Currently averaging 17-18 mpgs mixed city and highway.
It really depends on your driving. On highway trips, the loss isn’t huge, but in city you will see a hit of maybe 3-5mpg depending on driving style.