2005 3rd Gen Cummins With Carli Suspension 3" Backcountry System and 37s

[@CJCOffRoad]

What’s on this truck: Carli Suspension Backcountry system www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/03-09-carli-systems/products/carli-dodge-ram-2003-2012-2500-3500-3-back-country-2-0-suspension-system Optional Add Ons: Carli torsion sway bar Carli track bar Carli high clearance control arms Carli full replacement rear leaf pack Carli low mount stabilizer CJC Edition Method 315 Wheels www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/cjc-exclusive-methods/products/cjc-exclusive-method-315?variant=31053507756130 Toyo MT 37/12.5/20 Tires

[@CrinosAD]

Great video and explanations. I want this kit (or dominator short arm) on my 3gen, but shipping to Norway and taxes that include tax on the shipping cost as well, makes it a bit hard to justify.

[@josedelacruz201]

Do I need to add spacers

[@alfansomendoza8556]

Beautiful truck, i still love the 03-05 headlight trucks

[@codycomensky8037]

Can’t wait to find my own grandpa rig and convert it to my dream camping rig!

[@jayskateandsuchstuff8446]

Somehow, as a grandpa with a badazz 07 5.9, I’m flattered that you young doods are waiting for me to die so you can get my truck.

[@mikegarcia5503]

This is the exact set up I want for my 03 3500! Excited to see something similar.

[@CJCOffRoad]

It's a FANTASTIC bang for the buck!

[@althouse2]

It's what I have on mine, best thing I've have ever had, hands down!

[@1283Stevo]

I love all the detail you’re giving in your videos recently. Keep it up it’s so informative.

[@mckenziefotoworks]

Great looking truck. I wish I had the extra funds to do this to my 06'.

[@brian2359]

I had a 03 6spd QCSB Atlantic Blue Ram! This video made me want it back

[@johnmichaels4330]

Carli is just so damn expensive. 10k and up is crazy for a damn lift. Wish they werent so damn expensive.

[@CJCOffRoad]

We have lots of budget friendly 03-12 Ram options if you check out our website. The starter kit is $830. www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/03-09-carli-systems

[@johnmichaels4330]

@CJCOffRoad oh, I thought I had to get all of that stuff to lift the truck. I need to learn a lot more about this truck. I'll watch more of yalls videos. Thank you.

[@wyo_garage20]

@@johnmichaels4330Simple fact is, Carli is the best suspension available for Rams and likely Fords (I’m not a ford owner). They start under 1k and you can add as you go and budget allows. Yeah they can get super spendy but not a requirement. And the guys at CJC are great guys to buy from.

[@johnmichaels4330]

@wyo_garage20 learned about that. I like how I can upgrade a little at a time. They have been a real help when calling too.

[@oneslow8658]

Those old school wheels with the big 37 would look so killer.

[@zacedward1]

Wow what a difference great build

[@Sdukes001]

You sir absolutely have the best builds this truck was degrampafied 💯 % keep doing what your doing. CJC and Carli are the best in my opinion.

[@TheFarmersLife]

Always been partial to those headlights over the later years. No off roader, but I had a 2004 Laramie quad cab 2WD 1500 Sport in flame red as the first new vehicle I bought after college. Put a Hotchkis TVS kit on it and it was just a wonderful truck. One wheel bearing in 80,000 miles was the only repair it ever had.

[@DM-tf6mk]

Love it! I really miss my 05' 3500 5.9!

[@drsnooker1776]

That blue is gorgeous

[@ericl5973]

Sometimes I am tempted to convert my 2006 Megacab to have the older style headlights. It would make it a little more unique but there are so many other parts I rather spend my money on first.

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

Do it !

[@muddyram]

My very first Cummins was the same year and color as this one, just a 3500. Makes me happy to see one again. Just be careful with the tranny, can’t handle a ton of power without serious modifications

[@AlphaPiggy]

Dream build right there

[@johncano6460]

Really considering bringing 2003 Ram 3500 duelly to your shop, currently running a ruff country 5" lift, and I'm really wanting a Carli setup, 37s would be nice!!!

[@Pnwelkhunter]

Clean truck, wow!

[@user-ch7kb7pe5r]

I’m a Chevy fan boy but damn that truck looks good.

[@bustamantealdo]

Good looking truck!

[@johnevans7065]

If I knew you were wanting to put this kit on an 03 I would have drove mine to So Cal.

[@mikestrucks]

Very nice truck and video !!

[@bigchungus1225]

This is why I'm glad not every first owner drives their cars into the ground. So future us has something to play with

[@Texasbroski512]

Sell me that truck 😭😭😭 litteraly my dream truck I would love to daily. I’d do the carli pin too all options. Every single banks power part for this truck and just keep it forever

[@freethinkingamerican80]

Looks amazing

[@ericgreenblatt196]

Nice! Very similar to my 2002 1500 Quad Cab….. that was lifted off my driveway in 2006….. I wish I had beaten you to the punch! If it goes back on the market….. plz advise……. Very cool… Rick….. NM

[@georgecarousos6735]

Is that a crack at 8:05 on what looks to be the upper ball joint mount or an optical illusion? 3" of lift with 37's is the best real world setup for a full size truck.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Optical illusion! And it really does fit the truck well!

[@es.photography]

The bad country is really an awesome kit For the price There is nothing better!!Believe me my 💯🐓💪 6" kit... Extremely smooth especially in LA freeways and fire roads. Cant wait to upgrade . Dominator or unchained?🤤

[@CJCOffRoad]

For your truck we'd say Dominator! It gives a better on road ride than the unchained, but still packs TONS of off road capability!

[@Brian.8272]

what do you recommend to get a better ride and 4-inch lift on an old 87 chevy square body

[@pedro_8266]

Amazing.. 👏👏👏👏

[@GGoodroad]

Was the steering video ever uploaded? I can't find it.

[@newportbeach3621]

What lower valance is on ur truck ..definitely digging the truck. Just snagged a 05 with 36,000 miles white.

[@CJCOffRoad]

That's just the factory plastic valance. Congratulations on the truck though, that's a score with such low mileage!

[@dyingviking2346]

Perfect

[@derrickg5612]

Do you have kits to reverse level a 3rd gen?

[@Texasbroski512]

Love this truck so much is it for sale

[@edhughes1591]

Can you run stock 17” wheels with 37s with this?

[@nickburrell4836]

Looking at a 2005 dodge 3500 single wheel would your set up work on it ? Was reading something about I have to fabricate my own slots ?

[@CJCOffRoad]

This would be a direct bolt on!

[@kevinperez659]

You have any pictures of a gen 2 on the 17” method 315 ?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Sadly none on hand!

[@brandonbolach5680]

Random question, but how tall is the truck to the top of the cab with this setup? I want to know if I would be able to fit my 3rd gen in the garage if I went with this setup.

[@CJCOffRoad]

It's a hair over 7 feet with this setup and 37s!

[@DaveInCanada081]

Is the payload affected?

[@CJCOffRoad]

This exact spring trades a 15% reduction in payload for better ride. If you want full payload we've got other options from Carli!

[@four-turns]

Yeah I’d say anytime with that progress rate til bags but that front active rate carli still doesn’t want you loading it

[@greggmarsh5992]

hi CJC! i have a 2013 but also with the Carli Backcountry. However, i continue to run through ball joints (moog heavy duty). I run AEV wheels and Falken 37". What ball joint did you put in this truck? I am getting read to trash the moogs and deciding to go with something else.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Moogs just don't hold up under these trucks! We used Carli ball joints on this one, but here's a video comparing our top 3 picks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqqTm42fj5h9rM0

[@greggmarsh5992]

Copy that sir. Was afraid of that but like you said in the video on ball joints; even if a lifetime warranty I am doing constant maintenance. The Carli isn’t available for the next three months from what I am learning so it looks like I am semi forced into the dynatrac. Which isn’t terrible as it sounded from your review still a great choice for my long term build. Thanks for all the help!!

[@CJCOffRoad]

Dynatrac is still fantastic. Really all three in that video are good choices, so feel free to let availability and price guide your decision!

[@rider1441]

Do you guys sell any of your 3rd gen 5.9 trucks?

[@1g4u]

Clean 🧼

[@navseal345]

👌

[@spencersgarage]

Do you guys offer any suspension parts for an 2003 Ram 2500 quad cab Cummins in 2WD?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Sadly nothing for 2wd trucks! Nobody really makes quality replacement parts for those aside from Moog and a couple other parts store brands!

[@spencersgarage]

@@CJCOffRoad any other brand suggestions other than Moog?

[@geda9548]

When will the new Control Arms be available for purchase?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Should be within a month or so!

[@kevinperez659]

What wheels are you running ?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Here's a link: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/cjc-exclusive-methods/products/cjc-exclusive-method-315?variant=31053507756130

[@campoften8452]

THE BILLET ARMS!!!! THEYRE SO SEXY!!!!

[@ObsTurdBucket]

Is that 9 wide wheel?

[@CJCOffRoad]

This is an 8.5" wide wheel.

[@leesullivan4802]

I noticed the tires are load range D.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Correct! They have a 3,525 pound per tire max rating, which is actually higher than most E load options. The capacity in pounds per tire is what matters, not the letter!

[@Sdukes001]

I’ve noticed that most if not all of your builds with methods don’t run the center caps is there a reason for that other than they are just ugly?

[@CJCOffRoad]

A lot of people (us included) just prefer the no cap look.

[@Sdukes001]

@@CJCOffRoad no cap it is

[@kennyb1451]

And now I know why I can't get any 2012 Ram 2500 Carli shocks.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Don't worry, 10-12 uses a different shock and tune than 03-09 so your shocks didn't end up on this truck. We have both 03-09 and 10-12 Carli backcountry shocks in stock too!

[@colinconnery1384]

Can I just have one of these trucks.

[@AnthonyGman]

Pavement princess

[@Slidenomad]

When was the day y’all found out he had a twin…..

[@Texasbroski512]

Hopefully win FSD12 5.9 Cummins giveaway and I’m copying you

[@AlphaPiggy]

Upgrade the transmission your gonna thank me later

[@mxerb5912]

Similar cost of other lift kits…… uh sure. 10 grand of suspension and didn’t change to the t style steering.

[@CJCOffRoad]

As optioned this system is 5k so we’re not sure what setup you’re looking at! Like we mentioned we wanted to talk about steering in another video so this wasn’t 20 minutes long.

[@althouse2]

I did on mine and wow, what a difference

[@chuckdaddy7964]

Maybe he guessing labor too?!​@CJCOffRoad

[@mxerb5912]

@@chuckdaddy7964 no 😂 price it out everything he put on this truck. I’m not sure where he gets 5k. Just the leaf springs, billet control arms and sway bar are 5k alone

[@Texasbroski512]

Hopefully win FSD12 5.9 Cummins giveaway and I’m copying you