Ask Us Anything! Airbags, Swaybars, Power Wagon MPG, Back Orders and Our History.

[@dylanwheeler3697]

We need these to return

[@CJCOffRoad]

We can do that!

[@robertperez1892]

Do you carry the airbags for the 2020 Power Wagon?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Here's a link: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/dodge-air-bags/products/firestone-ride-rite-2014-ram-2500-dodge-rear-air-bag-kit

[@robertperez1892]

@@CJCOffRoad you guys can install it for me too right? I'm your PW Twin back at your original spot. With Gold Method rims.

[@kikojofraserrano]

I have a question. I just bought a brand new 2024 Ram Power Wagon with rambox. I would like to put a 8-6 Northern lite truck camper. Can you guys upgrade the suspension to take that camper?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Sadly that camper is well over the truck's GVWR so we don't recommend pairing that with a PW regardless of the suspension. We'd recommend either a truck with a higher GVWR to safely carry that camper, or a lighter camper.

[@victorsanchez1983]

DO YOU NEED TO ALIGN AFTER INSTALLING THE CARLI RADIOUS ARMS ??

[@CJCOffRoad]

Just set caster to the proper specs!

[@robertgoodrich8953]

My 22 PW gets 8-9 mpg😫. However, towing about 5000 lbs I got 11 mpg over 200 miles. I think it likes the highway!

[@markkropf8295]

What about DRW trucks?

[@CJCOffRoad]

The 3500 Carli systems work just fine!

[@jamessitka6264]

Keep up the great work guys! Everyone at CJC that I have talked to (including Cole and Cody) have been nothing but helpful. Got my Ram the full Carli treatment along with Method wheels and Baja Designs lighting all the way to Texas. Customer service is second to none. Can’t wait for the intercooler guard for the 4th gens!

[@bzamski17]

Have you ever had to use different castor shims other than the ones that come in the Carli commuter kit

[@CJCOffRoad]

Nope!

[@bzamski17]

One more question I just watched one of your other videos and I think I may have messed up I have the Carli commuter 2020 f250 I took it to the dealer for alignment they first said I needed new castor shims then said I have the correct shims but their in 180 degrees off but we did it according to directions split to the back it steered fine the wheel was off now it doesn’t steer as well sense the alignment should I put the shims back to what the directions say

[@BillMcDaniel74]

Thanks Guys enjoy all the videos

[@CJCOffRoad]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobevans6590]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@John-nd7il]

Funny power wagon gas story. I was driving two other friends to a shooting competition. My one friend asked about gas and said “is $20 in about 1/3 of the price”. The look on his face when I told him we had already spent $150 of gas and we still were yet to drive back

[@jesscolliflower5531]

Is there anything to look for when choosing a alignment shop or a shop when choosing proper installation?

[@CJCOffRoad]

You just want to look for somebody that’s comfortable with solid axle vehicles and used to working on/aligning them!

[@denniswestbrook3127]

Im interested in how your products can or cannot work with my 2019 ram hd 3500 with gas 6.4 l engine instead of diesel? Ty

[@CJCOffRoad]

We’ve actually got plenty of options that work on the gas HD trucks!

[@DipStix666]

Thanks for the update....will be ordering the Back Country lift system and Method wheels for my 2020 this spring....can’t wait !!

[@WWBartlett]

Anything for a Chevy that would compare to a Carli kit?

[@CJCOffRoad]

unfortunately no. The torsion bar front suspension design doesn’t really lend itself well to off road suspension upgrades without significant changes.

[@WWBartlett]

@@CJCOffRoadunderstood, the Coilover conversions don't get there either?

[@icondronephotos]

A Chevy doesn’t compare to anything 😂

[@williamaymond6709]

What is your input on Airbags vs Sumo Springs for haul a 12 - 15k lb 5th wheel.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Airbags will be the best and most flexible way to get the job done!

[@williamaymond6709]

@@CJCOffRoad which is a better one to get

[@averysmith4832]

would love to see a long travel air bags video... towing and offroad!

[@navseal345]

Congratulations on the growth!! Can not wait for more!

[@InsaneDC5]

Hi guys. Can you list wheels that are lightweight for a pickup? I know Method wheels are one of the lightweight wheel company for trucks but I have yet to find other brands. Can you please let me know? Thanks guys.

[@garrettmoon8352]

Crushing it. Love to see where this journey will take you both over the next 10 years

[@ajantics]

What are your thoughts are on the ICON coilover kit for the Ford F250.

[@cubbiepsu1]

Thank you taking my question(s)... I actually have two (1) can a tremor package be on a long bed and secondly, what are the differences , if any, between a tremor package and the back country? Thank you, again, to your attention to this matter.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Ford doesn't allow the Tremor package on anything but a short bed. As for suspension, the Tremor package suspension is identical to what would be offered on a 17-18 Fx4 F-350. In other words, there's nothing special about it! The Carli Back Country would double your suspension travel compared to factory, and dramatically improve ride quality and capability on and off road!

[@S0lidStewie]

Thanks guys very informative video

[@CJCOffRoad]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ccoouuggaarr1967]

Just Ordered a Carli Leveling Kit with Adjustable Track Bar and some Method Mesh 18x9 +18 offset from you guys today. I have a 2021 Ram 3500 Mega Cab and I noticed that a lot of your videos show they are not running a center cap in the front. I would really like to have a center cap. Will the Method Mesh allow me to use those on my particular truck? Thanks for the help!

[@dtahorus]

Can I use thuren 1/2” rear coils with Carli lt bags?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Carli’s 14+ Ram LT bags only work on the 3500 trucks unfortunately. For the 2500s we use Firestone RideRite airbags and Daystar cradles.

[@osvalds]

Best guys and shop in the business! Always there to help!

[@michaelengelhardt5296]

So ik the carli sway bar will increase ride quality but my question is how does it do when driving curvy back roads ? Ik a heavy duty sway bar makes u take curves better bc it decreases body roll. Does the carli sway bar have more body roll then the stock sway bar

[@CJCOffRoad]

The Carli sway bar feels just like a stock truck on the road, but actually moves when the front axle needs to articulate. Carli did a lot of homework when developing their torsion bar rate for that sway bar!

[@michaelengelhardt5296]

@@CJCOffRoad thanks for the reply. U guys do great videos thanks for all the info.

[@allinsurvival7542]

Two Guys living the Dream !!!! Love it.. I think your effort in the KZbin and Instagram realm has paid a MAJOR dividend. your green monster of a Ram 2500 that had spurred me on to do my build, and I have a $6.7K order on your desk, and you're worth the wait. I posted this week my new Great BEAST and all the MODS that are coming and it's thanks to your informative and helpful videos.. please watch my 2020 GEEN BEAST transform into one crazy build.

[@bp-rc5gk]

Hey guys, have 2018 ram 2500 with the Carli leveling kit, fox shocks and adjustable track bar, purchased from CJC a few months after I bought the truck. Do y’all have any videos talking about the coil isolator support as far as install and addressing spring slide on the front? Front left spring looks like it has moved and have noticed a knocking noise from front suspension that I can feel under my feet while driving. Not sure if it’s related. It’s not constant and and hasn’t caused a problem yet. Just wondering if y’all can point me in the right direction. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@CJCOffRoad]

If you don’t mind, send us an email to [e-mail] so we can help out!

[@technom3598]

Got your level kit. Can't wait to install it. Just waiting on the track bar. Super excited

[@austin2187]

Have you installed it yet? Does it live up to its reputation? Ford or ram?

[@technom3598]

@@austin2187 installed. It's perfect. Much better rise quality too. Very happy

[@RichardKetay1]

Just ordered the commuter system for my PW. Can’t wait to get it on and do some wheeling

[@Ares19951017]

I’m so glad I put in my order last year can’t wait to get my 2500 leveling kit installed!!!

[@snakegs4203]

Awesome family biz start up story!!!

[@FrankKatzenberger]

Someone dogged me for wanting RAM to utilize the eTorque on the 6.4L to improve the gas consumption. The improvements could be better than the smaller hemi, especially if they increase the size of the system. They said just to buy the diesel. Seriously though, I think this could be cool and fast without the weight.

[@carlross2894]

Hi CJC. I look for performance parts for my diesel. VW Jetta 2003 I hope to make it fast and I wonder if CJC can recommend product?

[@thomaspiazza5438]

I ordered a leveling kit for my 2020 F250 and received it faster than i thought . I called and had questions before i ordered and the sales person was very helpful . I am throughly happy with the knowledge and assistance from your staff. I will definitely add to my build in the future with your company . Thank You

[@CJCOffRoad]

We appreciate the support!

[@donkelley32]

Do you guys have a dealership that uses your shop to customize their new trucks?

[@CJCOffRoad]

We actually work with a few dealers for customers that want to order a truck and have a Carli system dealer installed. Peterson Ram and Jeep in Idaho, and Sam Leman Ford in Illinois are our two go to dealers.

[@ryoshi_versX]

Glad I watched the video or I would’ve shown up at the old shop next month 😁.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Don’t worry we’ve been letting everyone know before install!

[@osvalds]

Where is the new shop?! Not in Bellflower anymore?

[@freedomrider266]

Can't wait to have you guys set me up.....Hopefully very soon, since I LOVE your work and how you go about things!

[@snakegs4203]

If i buy the king pin top for my 21 power wagon, what is my towing reduction? If any? Gain? Also, i hear a king pintop w air bags is in the works?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Actually on a Power Wagon you’ll have payload increase from 1,400 to 2,000 pounds with the Carli system! There will never be a Pintop with bags, but Carli is designing a system around the factory air ride trucks. Those trucks are not great off road though. The bags are prone to failure in that kind of use, and you take a huge hit on articulation, ride and travel over a coil sprung truck!

[@snakegs4203]

@@CJCOffRoad really appreciate that. I’m going to pull the trigger now. My last concern is install. Can y’all provide trusted installers? I’m in San Antonio TX but would travel to make sure it’s done right if needed.

[@bradleygoodrich5569]

Hey im thinking about going with one of your systems, i want to keep 35 inch tires i have lots of questions about what setup would be ideal for me as well as the best way to go about getting it installed without driving all the way down there and having you guys do it

[@bradleygoodrich5569]

Im hoping you guys can get back to me or let me know what the best way to get my questions answered is

[@CJCOffRoad]

Shoot an email to [e-mail] and we’ll be able to help out!

[@bradleygoodrich5569]

@@CJCOffRoad thank you so much

[@dtahorus]

Can I thuren 1/2” rear coils with carli lt bags?

[@MrKThomas1976]

After talking with one of you guys this afternoon I just wanna say thank you for your advice, decided on ordering a back country system and swaybar for my Ram 2018 2500, thanks for taking the time to go through my options with me, I also will be doing 37 12.5 18 method wheels 18+ offset, I will be ordering beginning part of next month again thanks for your assistance, I always look forward to your videos, great advice no BS.

[@qwizziethakid]

So the 2020 tradesman Cody helped me build up to my own powerwagon here in Houston gets about 12 mpg (but a solid 17-18 hwy). It hurts for sure. And that's on 33 inch duratracs. Cody/Cole ... A pedal commander really wakes that v8 up throttle/ passing wise.

[@CJCOffRoad]

We might go the super charger route on ours to really wake it up!

[@qwizziethakid]

@@CJCOffRoad Please speak it into existence!! I would love to see how the HD 6.4 does with forced air. No one is messing with them.. make them regret it!

[@matthewmoore5949]

What’s the best 6inch, lift for the F-250

[@CJCOffRoad]

Carli offers their Commuter, Back Country, and Pintop systems in a 5.5” height for people that want more travel, and all are pretty much top of the pile for their price point!

[@ryanpaulsimpson]

Super pumped to get my truck in! I booked an appointment! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

[@andybd11a]

Let's see aev fenders 40s and carli pintop on dodge 3500

[@CJCOffRoad]

The catch with that is that the 40s have nowhere to go at full bump, and we haven’t had a customer willing to cut up the firewall etc to make it work. Want to volunteer?

[@andybd11a]

@@CJCOffRoad I would but I'm north of you in bc Canada.

[@jbr555s]

You guys do great you’ve help me a lot. I am a little confused, you said something along the lines of airbags are bad for ride quality but Carly’s airbags are are not bad for a ride quality? I would be having a heavy payload sometimes and telling a lot sometimes.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Any airbag will hurt ride quality, but the ones with the least impact are Carli’s long travel bags since they’re designed around these systems. That said if you need bags then you need bags, so a slight hit to ride quality is worth the added capacity.

[@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926]

So I have a tradesman 2020 2500 diesel. I thought about getting 37s but I tow a lot up to 12k lbs. I also plan to put a ready lift sst 4.5f and 2.5rear on it. I spoke with some guys and they said stay away from the 37s bc it will bog down the transmission and the gear ratio can’t handle them and it will tow like crap. So I come to you to ask what’s your thoughts about that lift kit and what tires ans wheels do you recommend. I think I want to do 20s and I want a little bump out of the finders but nothing too crazy. About like the green dodge y’all have in videos. So if you could tell me what you recommend for my situation with towing a lot Thx

[@CJCOffRoad]

Our recommendation for a truck that tows heavily and frequently is a Carli or Thuren level system, with either 35s or 37s. Either one of those levels will ride significantly better than the SST which is essentially a spacer lift kit. Do you know the stock gear ratio on your truck from the factory? we'd assume 3.73 based on the year.

[@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926]

@@CJCOffRoad yes it’s the 3.73. It’s not the aisin. Do you think that lift will ride close to factory. Also do you think 37s would not do well bc of gears and tranny?

[@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926]

@@CJCOffRoad hi high is the level System sit?

[@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926]

@@CJCOffRoad do you know what kind of lifts the dealerships usually put on them when they sale them lifting on the lot

[@technom3598]

@@lonestarcoatingtechnology1926 random. Depends on the dealership

[@jamesngotts]

My 19 Power Wagon has 35x12.5r17 Mickey Thompson MTZp3 tires on a factory suspension and gets 11 mpg with the front bumper air damn deleted. So really no difference from 37s for those wondering.

[@TheYetiAdventures]

I got 13-14 MPG with 35´s and loaded RTT, Decked, Shower & Co. Which is great. considers i had stock with 33´s and empty 16-17MPG. (PW ´19)

[@jamesngotts]

@@TheYetiAdventures i should add that my 11mpg includes offroading 2-3 times per month.

[@TheYetiAdventures]

@@jamesngotts kay yeah that makes sense. i have similar MPG. Depends on 4low or regular of cause.

[@chris1293]

Love your videos. Very informative. Maybe you guys can help me out. I’m looking to buy a Ram Power Wagon but wishing it had the payload and tow capacity of a gasser 2500. I plan to tow my Jeep Wrangler, occasionally tow a bobcat skid steer and hopefully one day add a cab over camper. I will also be taking the truck off road. So I was wondering could I safely mod a Power Wagon to increase its payload and tow numbers or is it better to just start with the 2500? Thanks

[@CJCOffRoad]

If you want to do a cab over or tow a skid steer, a Power Wagon is sadly the wrong route to take! A Ram 3500 with leaf springs will be much better suited to the task.

[@justinferrell771]

Cody Cole and everyone at CJC are great. Tremendous knowledge and customer service.

[@seaskoot1957]

Can you guys make my 2007 F-350 crew cab long bed diesel ride better?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Absolutely! Carli has a whole line of parts for the 05-16 trucks. Here’s a link: www.cjcoffroad.com/category-s/215.htm

[@dancobin1985]

Waited from 6 Dec to 22 Jan for BD fog light kit. Not terrible for COVID restrictions. I'd rather wait for the best parts vs buying other garbage.

[@06barcafan10]

Anyone have recommendations to make the steering more precise and better feel on a 2021 2500 Limited? I may upgrade the suspension in the future as the truck is pretty sweet from factory. The steering however feels lose and disconnected from the road.

[@sh0cktim3]

A track bar would probably do the trick. Thuren makes a good one.

[@mikeanshit158]

Still waiting on my intercooler guard. Said it shipped thursday and theres no info on when its gonna arrive. Kinda weird. I only live 70 miles from you guys.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Unfortunately UPS has been extremely slow to ship things lately due to the volume they're experiencing. They've actually been renting box trucks to try to do pick ups since they don't have enough capacity in their fleet! If you want us to reach out to UPS just send us an email with your order info!

[@crazyhass84]

Had to wait 3 months to get my carli fox 2.0 shocks... worth the wait!!! Freaking awesome. My 18 3500 ram rides 10x better with thuren coils and carli shocks!

[@rlwaters]

Can’t wait for my 3.5 Carli pintop for a 2021 CC F350! It’s been a long time waiting! Fingers crossed it’s soon! Everyone is seeing the effects of the market and COVID!

[@terrysoule8441]

Good vid. I will actually have a lot of questions for you when my new Tremor arrives. First question: what kind of great deal can I get on a full monty Carli package with wheels and tires?

[@JJMassar]

The same deal everybody else gets...

[@Blacksheepis500]

California is infamous for bad roads, whoever says we have smooth roads has never been here lol

[@bzamski17]

Lol come to Michigan you’ll love your roads 😂🤣

[@jasonbanker1878]

My 2017 Ram 2500 6.4 gets 11.5-12 in suburban driving on 37's. Would have bought a cummins if I could find one! Lol

[@amolinari9]

My buddy has a 2017 2500 Cummins with a 6” lift and 37s and only gets 12.6 mpg. He does have stock 3.42 gearing though...

[@monsterram6617]

@@amolinari9 My '14 6.7 is lifted 6" on 37s w/ Yukon 4.11s and I get 19-20mpgs on the highway and 16-17 in town (tuned/deleted/2nd gen swap).

[@amolinari9]

@@monsterram6617 well the 4.11s help for sure with the 6 speed tranny. Then the fact your Cummins is tuned and deleted may also help. My buddies is bone stock. He waiting for warranty to end before he touches the motor (he bought it lifted).

[@monsterram6617]

@@amolinari9 Yes, I wouldn't run 37s with anything less than 4.10s. But all of the go-faster mods never helped me in mpgs. When it was bone stock it got 23-24 mpg on the highway and 20-21 around town.

[@amolinari9]

@@monsterram6617 wow those are some 5.9L Cummins numbers. I haven’t heard of anyone getting that with their RAM 2500. Makes me want one but I can’t succumb to the DEF so I’d have to get a 2011.

[@amolinari9]

Awesome video thanks so much for the acronym explanation cool background story too. I definitely understand and appreciate the PW gas mileage questions because like myself I am obsessed with the PW and have always wanted one but simply because of how uneconomical it is I can’t justify the upfront cost. I like how you said you’re going to regear yours. What are you thinking 5.13s? I mean 4.88s would make most sense for 37s but in case you went bigger or want to just improve fuel economy and crawl ratio not to mention spending $4k on the install you might as well go into the 5s.

[@CJCOffRoad]

The issue is if you go too big you also hurt the economy since you’re over revving. Factory is 4.10 so we’ll do 4.56 or so based on our math to get as close to factory as possible. If you’re ever curious, this gearing calculator is pretty helpful: tiresize.com/gear-ratio-calculator/

[@amolinari9]

@@CJCOffRoad thank you. I love gearing calculators and even doing my own math equation on my phone calculator lol. I hear ya on keeping the truck as close to stock as possible because overall as a daily driver that is optimum. I miss the third gen PWs where they had 4.56 gears, 34 gallon fuel tank, and 10,600lb towing. Only thing was they didn’t have a crew cab. They did have a single cab long bed manual though! 🤤

[@sh0cktim3]

37" tire X 4.10 gears ÷ 32.7 stock tires= 4.63. So yeah 4.56 gears is way to go if trying to stay close to stock. Looking forward to your feed back once you regear as Im in same boat with a 20 Power Wagon as well.

[@amolinari9]

@@sh0cktim3 I prefer to go up to the next year ratio rather than closest but that’s just a personal preference. So 4.88 is what I’d want. Plus if I had a PW it wouldn’t be my daily driver it would be my work/farm/offroad rig that I’d wana put 40s on eventually with a theuren or carli system 😎

[@sh0cktim3]

@@amolinari9 40x4.10÷32.7=5.01. So 4.88s actually puts you closest to stock RPM ranges. You should run some 5.13 or even better 5.38 gears if the plan is 40" tires and that kind of use.

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Well....you dont run 80 psi in your airbags all the time . i run 15 psi max when empty . when i need them i use them . rarely more than 40 psi .

[@Justthemow]

In my 2012 I get 11-13 every day towing a landscaping trailer fully loaded

[@hoss6048]

Sucks that there isn’t abundant product.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Just part of the fun of this COVID stuff. Should be back to normal and on the shelf soon enough!

[@steveramirez1654]

👍

[@Rommer2258]

I regeared to 4.88s with my wagon, I picked up about 4 mpg overall with the regear. About 15mpg now. My 08 Mega got that with the same size tire. I'm pretty impressed with the little 6.4

[@amolinari9]

That’s great! What tire size?

[@Rommer2258]

@@amolinari9 37" yoko ATs, I had toyo MTs on it before and pulled 13

[@amolinari9]

@@Rommer2258 thank you sir. I noticed a 1-2mpg difference just by running ATs instead of MTs. I have a 2WD so I prefer MTs as the 4.10s get me out of the mud pretty well esp with a locker. On my 4x4 I run ATs because it doesn’t get stuck. The next piece of insurance if need would be a winch but otherwise I don’t wana lose fuel efficiency when I’m only offroad 5% of the time.

[@sh0cktim3]

You got a 19-20 PW with the 8 speed? About how much it cost you to regear to the 4.88s? A 4 MPG gain would be awesome. I running 35s right now but 37s will be my next size.

[@Rommer2258]

@@sh0cktim3 mines a 2014, have had it for7 years at this point. It cost about 1500 in parts because some gears need spacers. I did the yukon gears. As state above with an MT it was a 2MPG gain roughly Over the year, and a 4 mpg gain with the yokos. But I also offroad the truck alot, so I log my road miles separately from my dirt miles. In the dirt they get high 10. Low 11. Because your always pushing it. But if you have a lot of stop and go it won't be the best. The High desert has almost no people for the "city" driving. And back in Florida the elevation was non existence so there's that aswell.

[@mattmoon16]

YOOO WHERE THE CHEVYS AT???

[@jackkrinkov9273]

Carli, Thuren , CJC doesnt do Chevrolet 4wd because the ifs is crap. They focus on the straight axle 2500 and 3500 designs.

[@amolinari9]

Wrong channel bud lol

[@CJCOffRoad]

Sadly GM’s front suspension designs doesn’t exactly lend itself well to performance suspension upgrades!

[@amolinari9]

@@CJCOffRoad meaning it’s so good that it doesn’t need upgrades...

[@carl16760]

2020 Ram 5th gen Bilstein install now truck has clank going through pot holes only...something to do with extension...why? Should their be a limit on how much the control arms cant drop out..?