Transforming My G56 3rd Gen Cummins With a Carli Suspension Dominator System and 37s!

The build on my 2006 Ram 3500 Cummins G56 truck just got serious! In this video I take the truck to ‪@CJCOffRoad‬ to have a Carli Suspension 3” Dominator system installed with 37” ‪@NittoChannel‬ Ridge Grappler tires! To say this system made the truck feel like new would be an understatement… It’s absolutely mind blowing what quality suspension like this can do for a truck, and I couldn’t wait to share how much better the truck looks now! Excited for this next phase of building my absolute dream truck!
0:19 Intro
2:13 Carli Suspension King 3.0 Dominator Shocks
3:53 Carli Suspension Dominator System Overview
4:53 Carli Front Coil Overview
5:30 Carli Shock Tower Overview
5:56 Carli High Clearance Control Arm Overview
6:44 Carli Track Bar Overview
7:53 Carli Torsion Sway Bar Overview
8:39 Carli Limit Strap Overview
9:10 Carli Leaf Spring Overview
10:07 Trail Ready 20” Wheel Install
10:22 Nitto Ridge Grappler Tire Install
11:44 Finished Truck Reveal
#carlisuspension #cummins #3rdgencummins

[@JustDiesels]

For cool shirts, sweatshirts, and more check out the Just Diesels merch store: just-diesels.com The Parts: Carli Suspension Dominator system www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/03-09-carli-systems/products/carli-dodge-1994-2012-pintop-2-5-3-lift-suspension-system Carli torsion sway bar Carli track bar Carli high clearance control arms Carli full replacement rear leaf pack Steering Setup Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5rSZZd_iMSEp9k Trail Ready 20x9 Wheels (5.5” BS) www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/trail-ready-wheels/products/cjc-edition-ram-trail-ready-20-x-9-5-simulated-beadlock-wheel Nitto 37/13.5/20 Ridge Grappler Tires

[@jmo2640]

This truck literally makes me sick hahaha….In a good way, absolutely unreal!!!!

[@Urmom012]

Agreed

[@PokyPops]

Looks so good Andrew! Absolute beauty!

[@gunfreak565]

I recently switched from the Nitto Ridge Grappler to the new Toyo Open Country AT3. Best decision I ever made. I’ll never buy another set of Ridge Grapplers. Sharp build man!

[@jamesvaldez4093]

What's wrong with ridge grapplers?

[@Daniel-1-1-1]

Maybe match the stabilizer shocks too? Truck is so nice 🔥

[@ethanwolgamott1557]

Truck looks sick! Your builds have always inspired my own! Curious how the truck drives with 37s being a manual. I plan to do a similar setup on my 5.9 with a 5 speed and 3.73 gears. It’ll be my first time running 37s with a manual truck.

[@mikestrucks]

Well done Andrew! I absolutely love this truck ! and as usual Hollywood movie quality video....😬🙌🏻

[@jdirt1982]

That is a beautiful shaft.....

[@philmertz243]

To not have any chrome/polished on that truck, it is PERFECT!

[@sebastiansmith2969]

Love Andrews videos! He’s knowledgeable, pleasant to listen to and definitely has my kind of taste in diesels 😏!!

[@mygasolineprojects9931]

Awesome truck ! I like the rims. Are those Anzo headlights ?

[@usmcfrommt9790]

Love your channel brother. My 3rd gen is a work truck but very similar to yours. I concord the death wobble with some help from you and other KZbinrs. We’re headed to LA in a month on business. Probably not kosher, but I’d love to check out your trucks etc. No worries if I need to pound sand, but never hurts to ask…..

[@Daniel-1-1-1]

That gold!!!

[@Danbobone982]

Beautiful have a 3rd gen right now thinking of buying another after this! I have 6” fabtec long arm up front/ progressive springs front and back dirt logic 2.5” reservoirs (relocated outside coil) on front tranny rebuild (48re) with goerend parts. Stock motor kept cat muffler delete 6” tip rear exit stock wheels on 35’s. I’ve had this truck for 9 years and have been very happy with it!!!! Awesome video

[@JDR1971]

Mine is a 2006 diesel Big Horn Edition that I bought brand new. It's still pretty much stock aside from the Carli tuned Fox shocks and a Spyntec locking hub conversion. It's got about 120,000 miles now so a freshening of the front end might be worth it. It's driven 99% on road for towing, hauling, and just daily chores. Looking at the Carli track bar and sway bar, good fit for a stock height truck?

[@garrettfriend4772]

I like it better stock the way it was before......!

[@forgetfuljones]

Andrew!! Where on earth do you find these clean third gens? Over the years, I've gone to Texas... I've gone to Utah... just to find these very specific G56 5.9's rigs in a clean condition, but I've yet to come across anything with a frame/body half that clean. The Texas Truck had a clean frame but had absolutely destroyed paint & body. The Frame on the desert Utah truck look good on camera & despite suggesting it hadn't been, had just been freshly spray bombed to hide surface rust. Which is now flaking & heavily scaled just 6 years later. Is it just a matter of me not being willing to search over the 25k mark? Or should I have been specifically searching for 1 owner SoCal trucks under 100k?

[@joeys3580]

Will you do the Cab Over America lights again? I’m debating getting those now

[@CrinosAD]

Looks so awesome. Want it on my 3gen, but... Not sure if I can priority the cost. (shipping, tax and toll to Norway is horrendous) .

[@JustDiesels]

Yeah getting these trucks over there is NOT a simple feat!

[@ryanwhart]

I love your videos, they motivate me. I did watch your free spin hub review video. I'm just curious how those unit bearings are gonna hold up in this new truck, because it's got the same size wheels as your previous truck. I have a 2004 3500 Dually myself. I just purchased Carli ball joints and track bar, Mopar T-style steering and 08.5 pitman arm, Spyntec Free Spin Hubs (haven't ordered yet... still on the fence). My next purchase will be the Carli Backcountry Shocks paired with the Full Progressive Leaf Pack. Seeing how great your SRW truck looks, makes me want to do a DRW to SRW conversion. Have you done a conversion like that before... or have any advice for me?

[@Fei8lo]

I have the Yukon free spin kit and it help free up 1-2 MPG. Steering feels lighter. Spyntec is a good option. Yukon is more universal in their design and they don't clearance properly for the ABS sensors on my 2006 truck. Unit bearings were holding up fine with 37" in my case, but mostly on road highway miles.

[@brianp5579]

You should get the lower trim piece for front bumper before it becomes discontinued.

[@JustDiesels]

I’ve had it on order with Mopar for about 5 months now… patiently waiting!

[@brianp5579]

@@JustDiesels I bought a new one from mopar last year...feeling blessed

[@dodgedude908]

Is the link for that steering stabilizer kit in a pinned comment in your last video on this truck or would you mind posting it in another comment please? Nice truck after all that work!!

[@JustDiesels]

Yeah! That video has all the details and links in a pinned comment!

[@accuracyinternational7967]

Andrew, you mentioned in this video a "new 18 inch wheel coming out" that was delayed. Can you say what the wheel specs are and the manufacturer?

[@Daniel-1-1-1]

Hell yeah i got my dominator from cole…he is awesome and so is Dan from Carli.

[@unknown_truckers]

Have you had any issues with the banks ram air diff cover going off road? Im looking into a 2.5 pintop set up and i wanna make sure it clears most surfaces. Mostly when Rock crawling n such

[@repo4sale]

27-33mpgs Jewish Ram 2500 Cummins diesel deleted g56 2015 4x4 in 4door camper shell, 1st responder rigged. 10,500 lbs.

[@2L8CO]

Andrew! been 11 months! How does your new suspension feel in comparison to stock??? Do tell!

[@JustDiesels]

It’s so nice. Literally feels like a new truck in comparison, and the increase in capability is wild. Had this setup on my last truck and would do it again in a heartbeat.

[@2L8CO]

@@JustDiesels Just what I wanted to hear!! Have an 03 3500 w/130k and only missing the Kings and rear leafs to complete the pkg. Thanks so much for your honest comparison's 👍

[@leemckee1272]

With the tire size increase to 37s, what rpm’s does it turn at 70? Do you now have to start off in 1st gear? I have 34’s and turn 2050 rpm’s at 70 and almost never start in 1st except when towing.

[@JustDiesels]

I can still start in 2nd without issue! Now that it’s on 37s the truck pulls about 1900 at 70 instead of 2400 with the stock tires. The G56 gearing is not fun at highway speeds unless you do larger tires like this. With 37s it’s actually possible to keep up with traffic!

[@Fei8lo]

I am interested to see how Andrew will be making 550 horse in California without swapping hard parts. That is at the upper limits of a stock turbo.

[@JustDiesels]

The plan is to see if I can get away with the stock turbo. From what I understand, I should be able to to get very close. If needed I can always do a stealthy turbo upgrade.

[@notlocw]

Absolutely amazing!!! I’m putting this kit on my 3rd gen

[@theclinchdrive]

Hey mate awesome 3rd gen you have 🤟🏻 where abouts could I find a GVM upgrade for the 2006 3rd gen Cummins? I’m looking to increase the payload by a Tonne if that’s possible…. I know the 4th gens you can go upto 5.2T + here in Australia.

[@djntqd]

Truck looks amazing! But this truck stock was so mint, I like it better original. Just my opinion. Still looks great.

[@JustDiesels]

I totally get what you’re saying. There’s just something about a mint, stock truck! Thankfully I can always go back!

[@djntqd]

@@JustDiesels Absolutely. But your new setup on it looks amazing. So clean. I typically don't like aftermarket wheels, but yours are a perfect fit for that truck. My 99 7.3 just don't look right without the stock wheels lol

[@lassila3]

Such a brilliant channel!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@BelligerentNeckbeard]

Any recommendations for comfortable seats? I have this exact truck in blue, long bed. SLT Long Horn. Getting my suspension gussied up next week!

[@MoneyMasterii]

Where do You go To regear your truck because I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 hemi with 35x12.50 do I need to regear??

[@jebm95]

What made you not go with the 6 inch lift

[@JustDiesels]

Ultimately it came down to bed access and cab access. I’m constantly loading bikes, snowboards, etc, so it’s just easier with a 3” system!

[@wahlm3030]

Currently have a 6.0 dually really want a 6.7 power stroke but I do love a manual trans so the 5.9 is looking tasty right now.

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

Great vidio as always Andrew, was it a tough call cutting for the 37" 's ? 🤔 I look forward to your engine upgrades, 550 - H.P. is that a goal? Or is it the outcome of what you already did? 🤔 What is your ultimate goal for this project? 🤔 will there be more upgrades to be able to do?? 🤫 off road recovery? Camping? A new rooftop tent? It's so versatile now, but maybe you have a more extreme goal? The truck is so nice! Will you be a little bit afraid to push it ? Like on the tight trails? It's just l am looking for a great truck, maybe even to build one? But my focus is fuzzy, l have an excellent diesel camping truck, articulate, could use some suspension upgrades, but that's it, it's perfect for me, but to do more, l would wreck the great truck l have! Do you get it? Just bable! Excuse me, Your truck is awesome! Enjoy it. Thanks again for sharing. ✌🏻🙋‍♂️🌧🇨🇦👨‍🦽😎.

[@wannabeangler]

Nice looking truck! Looks exactly like mine, except for ALL of your upgrades. I did put on some B5100 Bilstein's for the ride improvement along with other minor upgrades. I like the headlights and I think they would nice on my truck. Where did you get them?

[@OvensGarage]

Nice work Andrew, looks awesome! 👏

[@cameronharrison2108]

My truck has fox shocks and it still rides like shit

[@es.photography]

6" unchained shop truck is 💯 My muse!!!! Next on the to do list...dominator or unchained? I appreciate the content. Great job Andrew

[@BrandonBigB956]

I run limit straps on the rear of my Ram to keep from my air ride getting destroyed while i have the truck on the 2 post lift doing oil changes and other maintenance

[@DPats1228]

You and JayFlatOut should do a video. He’s always at CJC

[@turtletube]

Are you loaded

[@JustDiesels]

Nope, just very thankful to have brands work with me, along with having a good job and some extra income from KZbin!

[@turtletube]

@@JustDiesels nice 👍🏻

[@Thatguy8134]

So when I win the lottery I’m gonna buy this truck from you😂 Fantastic as always

[@JamieMac203]

How is that truck so clean. Here in Connecticut you can stick ur hand thru the rocker panel and be inside the cab lol

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Looks absolutely beautiful. All the right stuff ! Finished my 06 . All thuren. Needs alinement then its done . Different truck all together .

[@bigcsd9]

Which Head unit radio do you have?

[@savagewolf7794]

What color gray is the truck

[@MrPinkyRingy]

I’m honestly just going to copy your truck. Its perfect!

[@5t5ck25]

What wheels are those??

[@JustDiesels]

Here's a link: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/cjc-exclusive-wheels/products/cjc-edition-ram-trail-ready-20-x-9-5-simulated-beadlock-wheel

[@calevel]

Hands down Carli suspension is the top dog in the aftermarket industry for our trucks. 👍😎

[@KleanShots]

Amazing 3rd gen

[@wrathcustoms9566]

I wanna transform my 3rd gen. But I'm broke lol.

[@mattt3475]

Very nice Andrew, that build is turning out super and awesome job with the video as always!

[@flsupraguy]

I havent seen any new videos in a while. Do you still have this truck?

[@JustDiesels]

Yep! Back to regular uploads now so you’ll see more of it! I also post it on my instagram regularly.

[@SkullFarms]

These videos are so cool, I wish they were how to, step by step installation videos.

[@ty6896]

So awesome Andrew! Very nice touches. Love the cerakote shocks!!🎉

[@Dragon-bl3gi]

Awesome video

[@RealBearFace]

Sick truck man! I know this is a different subject but did you already do a "what to look for in a tdi VW" ? I'm looking into a VW tdi wagon stick but I don't know much about them or what to look out for. Any advice?

[@JustDiesels]

I’ll make a video about that in the next few weeks!

[@Wolfgang2018]

Anyone got a good site for ball joints?

[@JustDiesels]

Hit up CJC Off Road: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/dodge-ram-2500-3500-ball-joints

[@ivantheseal8936]

What kinda wheels are those? I didn't catch what he said and I really like them

[@JustDiesels]

They’re CJC spec 20x9.5 Trail Ready wheels 👍

[@ivantheseal8936]

@@JustDiesels thank you kind sir!

[@ericl5973]

Very nice setup. I am tempted to get some Carli shocks but I am not sure how well the tuning will match my custom air springs. Also want to move to a similar 20" wheel and tire setup as my 37" tires on stock wheels are the not most responsive on the road.

[@JustDiesels]

Sadly air is hard since the spring rate is both variable depending on pressure, and extremely different than a coil shock! There’s really no shock tuned for air suspension though unless it’s one of the Carli 14+ factory air setups, so your best bet is to use an existing shock and then re-tune as needed.

[@just10420]

My truck needs the carli treatment soo bad 🙈

[@dontask7898]

So then why not have kept the first one that looks exactly like this one and just make the small changes to that one?

[@JustDiesels]

Because this one has 40k miles and a 6 speed manual!

[@The_MM_Life]

First! Great videos!

[@JustDiesels]

Thank you!!

[@tylershenenberger8112]

I wish I had money to get a 6 speed 3rd gen

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Wicked. Love it brother 💪🏻👍👍

[@ralfhiller9043]

are you regraring it? with the torque multiplication of the torque converter on an auto, might not be a problem, but with the manual I think it is more crucial. G56, 37s, I would say 4.10 or 4.30 gears would be perfect. love the truck, looks incredible!!

[@Fei8lo]

With a G56, there is no need to re-gear the truck. It has a crawler gear (6.29:1 or 5.94:1 depending on generation) and the over drive ratio is horrible for the highway. I intentionally put 37" to give an effective 3.40 gear on my G56 to improve highway mileage and drop engine RPM. It still tows just fine under 15k pounds and you can keep it in direct drive (5th) with reasonable speed and RPM.

[@JustDiesels]

Yeah I might actually re-gear to a 3.55 since even with 37s the truck still does 1900 rpm at 70! I do a lot of long road trips so I’d live to bring that down a few hundred RPM!

[@liltyler209]

@Just Diesels what rpm do you recommend at 70mph? I've got an auto w/3.73 gears and w/33s I'm at 70mph at 1850rpm

[@McRaesadventures]

Now all it needs is 600hp!

[@ernestopedraza3507]

Bro your videos are killer👌🏼

[@zacedward1]

Thanks for the videos

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

Remarkable work. !!

[@adamwalczak2600]

Awesome vid!

[@curtismcintyre9284]

Amazing!!!

[@ty6896]

You gonna change the grille?

[@JustDiesels]

I did! It had a chrome one and I switched to this color matched OEM one!

[@kagunnhardy9889]

I keep hoping you'll get ahold of a 83-86 Bullnose ford with an IDI and do a build on that. love your channel though!

[@JustDiesels]

Maybe one day! Wish all these trucks weren’t so damn expensive right now!

[@kagunnhardy9889]

@@JustDiesels Oh trust me, I've parted out a few of them and just got a Gem of a 85 F350! she's getting the works right now, but parts availability will kill you, but R&D does some fun stuff for those old IDIs.

[@Pickledlizardnipples]

Best ride on a third gen is bags on all 4 corners

[@JustDiesels]

Only if you never want to leave the pavement! Show me a truck on bags doing stuff like this and then we’ll talk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYDag6Zua6x_orM