Pushing a 2023 Super Duty to the Limit with a Carli Dominator System

[@CJCOffRoad]

Check out the Dominator system here: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/2023-ford-4-5-5-5-systems/products/carli-2023-ford-super-duty-dominator-3-0-5-5-lift-suspension-system Here's a comparison video of all the Carli Super Duty Systems: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fprTY2uhnJh1mpI

[@schoolhater75]

Bombing around a 3/4 ton like a pre-runner is absolutely wild. Bravo to this setup.

[@drewolm]

I couldn’t imagine jumping my super duty like this. That thing would bounce right off the edge of the world.

[@Ponderosa530]

That Bigfoot shirt is 🔥🔥🔥

[@brian2359]

I’d love to see a dash cam view! Great video as always!

[@tpit617]

Yeah @cjc you guys should do a video doing woops and jumps from inside the cab!

[@Alexhippyyy]

This truck is TOO BIG to be doing that stuff, I LOVE IT

[@betulie11]

Thumbnail shows the axle shifted far to the drivers side, any worry about alignment issues when it comes back down to ride height? Maybe a spring popping out?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Nope! That's normal behavior for a solid axle truck with a track bar that has over 10" of travel. The axle pivots around the frame side joint, which causes the axle to shift as the suspension cycles. Any solid axle radius/control arm truck with a track bar will do it!

[@TeamStruggleBunny]

I was wondering the same thing. How does the front drive shaft cope with the lateral shift?

[@CJCOffRoad]

@@TeamStruggleBunny It's designed to do so. Again, totally normal and how a solid axle with a track bar functions and cycles!

[@justinsmith6566]

One thing I’ve noticed is the bump stops are still stock just extended. If I wanted to jump my 17 I definitely want a new bump stop. And for some reason the trailing arm on the front end don’t look like they can take the abuse but obviously it does.

[@Robert-xy6mt]

Great video guys!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@honestspirit56]

That’s the suspension system that should have been used from the factory. For 100k it should be able to go off-road.

[@ryansheard8092]

Is this system only for the diesel? What about the 7.3?

[@CJCOffRoad]

At this time this system and all other 4.5/5.5 systems are diesel only that said, Carli offers all their level systems in gas versions.

[@austinp4276]

@@CJCOffRoadin previous videos about 3” suspension systems, you have mentioned adding 300lbs like a winch bumper and using diesel systems on a gas truck. Can I run a this on a gas truck with a heavy bumper?

[@CJCOffRoad]

@@austinp4276 Yeah no problem! Anything that closes the weight gap will do the trick.

[@unknown_truckers]

I love how people are saying this wont keep up with a raptor or ranger with a raptor upgrade It absolute will

[@CJCOffRoad]

This truck will run circles around a stock Raptor! We had a blast driving it in Baja running along side linked and bed caged Raptors.

[@CodeMoab]

It won’t in a real desert race. Like a Baja 1000. Apples and oranges tho. Solid axle are better for heavy crawling and towing. IFS is better in the desert.

[@CJCOffRoad]

@@CodeMoab It will absolutely do better if you've ever been in a stock Raptor in the dirt. There's just not enough shock control to do stuff like this in a stock Raptor without the truck feeling totally out of control. Some upgrades change that, but stock to this truck, the Raptor would fall short. We say that having done lots of side by side trips in Baja, including part of this video.

[@rockie307]

Main thing is the weight of the diesel up front. I could maybe see the gas version hanging with a raptor but front end weight hurts pretty bad when doing raptor stuff. I done a gas conversion on my old truck out of necessity when my diesel blew and though I lost some pulling power it helped off road capability tremendously.

[@robp418]

@@CJCOffRoadstock maybe, but put a little money into any ifs 1500 truck and it’ll destroy this truck. Still impressive what such a heavy truck can do though

[@Regal2800]

does anyone make a front locker for the new 2024 Superduty front axle? (The Dana M235 front axle)

[@ryansheard8092]

Grab the Tremor and it will have a limited slip front axle. Probably your most cost effective method, although it's not selectable.

[@gregjames5070]

You can buy the limited slip that comes in the tremor from Ford performance parts. It’s even decently priced.

[@rockie307]

I'm waiting for selectable locker as well. Limited slip isn't worth the trouble.

[@brokenwrench404]

I love how it looks like the wheels are going backwards 3:33

[@jayk.2276]

Would have been nice to see some in cab footage

[@Carlo-_]

That from axle is definitely shifting to the drivers side at full extension. What’s the reason for that?

[@CJCOffRoad]

That's what solid axles do! The front axle moves side to side as the suspension cycles since the track bar is pivoting off of a fixed point on the frame. It will shift to the driver's side as the suspension droops, and passenger at full compression. With 10" of travel up front it's pretty noticeable.

[@Carlo-_]

@@CJCOffRoad never noticed it before. Thanks for explaining

[@TheCluelessReefer]

I'm really struggling to understand the difference between Dominator and a Back Country. I realize it doesn't have an E-click...and it sounds like this is only for the 4.5" size...but whats the real differences here? A differently tuned Back Country?

[@CJCOffRoad]

The Backcountry is a 2” diameter shock, made for basic to light off road and daily driving. This system uses a massive 3” diameter King shock, and is designed for all out off road smashing. We have a great video comparing all the ins and outs of the different systems: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fprTY2uhnJh1mpIsi=oMkZFPBHAE4w8-lD

[@matthewgoins87]

That front axle don’t look centered on the truck. Driver side looks like it sticks out more

[@Carlo-_]

Axle definitely shifts to the drivers side at full extension

[@CJCOffRoad]

Which is normal. A track bar pivots around the frame mounting point, so the axle moves to the driver's side at full droop and passenger at full compression. This is true on any Ram, Ford, or other solid axle vehicle with a track bar and totally normal.

[@tpit617]

How does this system work vs the E-Venture? I don't see an E-Click style controller in the parts list, so how does the system change between highway/on-road and high-speed off-road and rock crawling modes?

[@CJCOffRoad]

The Dominator system uses a static valved shock, so it doesn't respond actively to terrain like the E-Venture. Outside of this using a 3" diameter vs the 2.5" used in the E-Venture, static vs dynamic valving is the other big difference between the shock packages. The goal of this system is to be as off road capable as possible. If you aren't pushing your truck like what's shown in the video, then the E-Venture will be a better fit.

[@tpit617]

@@CJCOffRoad Thanks for the reply! Appreciate this info!

[@johnw4999]

This is awesome!!! Would like to see the drivers as those BA truck rip through the desert.

[@iceman_fox1]

How big of tire can you safely run with this setup? 40"s?

[@CJCOffRoad]

It all depends on how you feel about trimming. 40s can be used, but do require heavy trimming front and rear on the truck.

[@jacobbradstreet1622]

I’m so excited I have a 3rd gen with the unchained but buying a new ford and definitely will be getting this.

[@dillontacker4226]

What is the size of that beautiful tire and wheel choice?

[@chillicurrtios1786]

Make a Torsion sway bar kit for ford f350 6 inch lift plzzzzz

[@timsouth1981]

How much is a system?

[@brokenwrench404]

Wish you would of shown the new rear upper shock mounts

[@CJCOffRoad]

Very tough to film that since it's so tucked up under the bed!

[@standardamerican8892]

I need that bigfoot t shirt 👍

[@BVDsGoneFishing]

All fun and games until you realize that the Super Duty seats do NOT hold you in place at all.

[@fabianarreola3141]

😂

[@LWRC]

Why are you even sitting in it??!!! You should be driving it remotely!!😂😂😂

[@caliman540]

I put the Dominator 3in Kings on my 6.0 long bead ran it hard at Pismo it was badass till I broke track bar, shock and leaf spring nothing can handle the weight of a Superduty I know tried it, Lol. Got 23 F350 Tremor leaving it stock.

[@jamaisvu2664]

Nothing off the shelf! Depends on how deep the pockets are. For jumping it’s better to swap to a 4 link rear.

[@adreadinhell]

the doom style music is about to make me drop a couple grand

[@doubletapproductions]

Love this beast, but why the hell do y'all not have this setup for TTB's? I want one for my 93 Bronco

[@CJCOffRoad]

Reach out to Desolate Motorsports. They'll have what you need and are the leaders of the TTB Ford suspension world!

[@mtzgbl]

I was not expecting to see that front bumper bounce around so much

[@CJCOffRoad]

It's actually the body moving! The bumper is mounted to the frame, but the body and bed are mounted to the frame with polymer body mounts, so you see them deflect under hard off road usage in slow motion. Totally normal though.

[@Promiscubus]

Cool, but what are my Carli options for 6-8" of lift on my f250?

[@CJCOffRoad]

Sadly at that height there's so many drop brackets and parts that you really start to lose strength and off road capability.

[@eatnpooter1634]

I have a 6” but went with fox adjustable 👌🏻😎

[@fscottgray9784]

This system works great for a empty truck, I wonder what happens when you add 2000 lbs. That these trucks normally carry.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Just fill up the long travel airbags and go. That’s the whole point of that product!

[@fscottgray9784]

@@CJCOffRoad good point.

[@zacharysmith7872]

I got my ram dominator system from them and have towed heavy with my megacab. With the bags, it’s awesome.

[@johnw4999]

How does this system, on a F-250, compare to a Super Baja?

[@CJCOffRoad]

The Super Baja uses a basic BDS lift kit, so it's really more for show than go.

[@OneManTrail]

Blacked out Kings…❤❤❤

[@StrateOutdoors]

I added the firestone bags to the back of my Ram 2500 (3" backcountry system) w/ the Thuron bar. The rear end bucks real hard on bumps now, advise?

[@CJCOffRoad]

The Firestone bags greatly reduce suspension travel up and down, so that would be the reason. We recommend swapping to this Full Travel airbag kit: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/dodge-air-bags/products/full-travel-rear-air-bag-kit-2014-current-ram-2500

[@StrateOutdoors]

@@CJCOffRoad Hmm, they are installed with the cradles with the bags bolted to the cradle. Is that correct? or is the bag only supposed to rest in the cradle?

[@StrateOutdoors]

I wish I would have waited a few months and bought this new system instead. I bought the recommended one from the CJC site.

[@CJCOffRoad]

@@StrateOutdoors The bag, brackets and cradle all reduce upward suspension travel by several inches, even if the cradles allow for full droop travel. That was the best we could do until the Full Travel kit got released and was designed from the ground up to allow for unimpeded suspension movement.

[@StrateOutdoors]

@@CJCOffRoad I have everything installed properly now, looks and rides great as intended. Hopefully hear back from Firestone on a warranty claim for both of the old bags breaking at the female threads on the bottom tho (I think Scott? at your shop opened the case for me)

[@danmoser27]

I’d take this over a raptor any day!

[@Phil-t6s]

What was the complete cost of this ?

[@CJCOffRoad]

That all depends on the options chosen, but we have all pricing listed on our website! www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/2017-f250-f350/products/carli-2017-22-ford-super-duty-dominator-4-5-5-5-lift-suspension-system

[@NovaScotia055]

What wheels are on that white superduty?

[@CJCOffRoad]

It's on a set of Innov8 G700s: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/innov8-racing/products/g700-simulated-beadlock-wheel-18x9-0-8-lug

[@joelmolina6873]

Awesome 👏

[@dispensary21]

The dominator 3.0 on the F250 with bags will go all day with a raptor. then tow the raptor home for you. I think a lot of the points are missed here. the trucks components fail before you run out of avalable suspension. and on road, hops most any size curbs with ease. At speed! its not a 1 trick pony trophy truck. most chase trucks run Carli. Now if CJC only had better customer service when you buy the dominator from them! Thats another story...

[@CJCOffRoad]

I looked through our system for correspondence between you and CJC. The only thing I could find was a phone call where you wanted us to go through your truck after you had issues with your local installation shop. Unfortunately that is a service we do not offer, as gremlins can continue to rear their heads even after we correct obvious installation errors etc. Especially with you being out of town, if another issue were to pop up it would be extremely difficult to troubleshoot. We are more than willing to help troubleshoot the through email and any other means needed. - Cody

[@dispensary21]

@@CJCOffRoad I have the 4.5 Dominator kit, finned reservoir, long travel bags, Apex parts, and various other components-all purchased directly from your site. I was reaching out for assistance with some Apex steering install issues and fitment. (correct) When I called, I was hoping to schedule a slot 2-3 months out or more to bring my truck in, to get everything ready for a hard drive to Baja, just needed support from the pros-CJC, and to purchase/install the trophy hitch and additional parts. This wasn't just a random steering issue call from a random person or parts unknown. That would be silly. I'm sure you guys get an overload of nonsense calls and requests-I totally understand, trust me. I’m fairly certain I spoke with Ben in sales twice-once about the 4.5 order time frame after purchase and again regarding the steering issue we're discussing now. Whoever the grumpy, semi-monotone sales guy is who sounds like you're bothering him on the phone (I’m sure you would know) brushed it off stating, "That's not what CJC does," etc., and said he would get info then call back or email, but never did. As a long-time supporter and core part of the audience that actually buys the parts, it simply was what it was. That's the customer service component I'm referring to. He also mentioned he pulled up my order history during the call. I stated as well I have no prob paying for any shop hours in relation to steering work/help . I don’t know him personally, so I have no further input. But his approach risks tarnishing the hard-earned reputation and brand excellence you guys have built. And makes it really hard to buy more parts! Just my honest take. Also, the comment was in no way meant to get a response. I've resolved the issue on my own. One bad sales guy does not reflect a company as a whole. Feel free to delete this. And send email if preferred. I'm not here to throw shade in the comments.

[@rawble132]

Im a big fan of carli products. But ffs can we please get an in cab view of the performance

[@CJCOffRoad]

We've done that with lots of other videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqjVdWV8Zq9lapI

[@mattwagenhoffer4648]

what does that run installed

[@s550buns7]

Easy $15k

[@CJCOffRoad]

It really comes down to the exact options selected. Happy to give you an out the door quote with what you'd like though!

[@mtzgbl]

Intro song please?

[@huntersmark917]

What about Chevy? And does this kit decrease towing capacity?

[@CJCOffRoad]

This is not available for the GM platform, but we do offer rear airbag systems that work with this setup and maintain capacity for Fords.

[@OrionsKelt]

This is diabolical

[@crazycooterMN]

Shit looks like a grouse hunting trip to me!

[@sixpest]

Carli is doing what ford should have been doing.

[@madchoochoo1501]

My work super duty drives like shit wonder if bossman would throw this on for me

[@binauralauto3621]

Our factory R1S does this type of thing, easy.

[@jeffhorn8288]

❤

[@wannabeangler]

Wow! Buy a truck for $100,000+ and put a $20,000 suspension upgrade and break them both! PRICELESS!

[@CJCOffRoad]

A base model 2023 Super Duty is nowhere near 100k! They're about half that.

[@ShaneTait-i8j]

Technically it'd be 120k

[@acnocer]

I was just wondering how to make an 90k truck cost more!

[@realistic.optimist]

If an FX4 can do that why spend the extra $ for the Tremor?

[@unknown_truckers]

Bells and whistles of everything else.

[@realistic.optimist]

@@unknown_truckers I think I will go with the FX4 and add lockers.

[@unknown_truckers]

​@realistic.optimist I did the same with my Ram, bought a base and upgraded everything else I care about. Saved me close to 20k because I got a worktruck over a limited. Use the extra money for making it a functional work truck.

[@realistic.optimist]

@@unknown_truckers 👍🏻

[@brokenwrench404]

Doesn’t the tremor have a couple electronic 4x4 extras like hill decent and something else? If so can those be unlocked with forescan or is it exclusive to the tremor?

[@navseal345]

I just want a ride, lol.

[@tripac3392]

Dont take it out after a good rain it'll sink like an anchor

[@JakeScott-ke3sh]

I love having 100k truck to just casually clap out, I have so much money

[@CJCOffRoad]

The base model Super Duty shown definitely isn’t 100k!

[@bope08]

What chair is going to hold a person, even if it has 08 restraint locking points, with cars that don’t have roll over cages, it’s a death wish

[@StVick]

About 30 mph slower and i can do this with a backcountry kit.

[@Lumpschlevot]

Nice but looks like a lot of nose dives going on when it gets launched.

[@andersonlynn3686]

Low miles ,pristine condition never jumped , 100k no low ball offers .

[@bronsonshaw2740]

Actually

[@psychology2217]

I guess if you can afford an $80,000 - $120,000 truck you can also afford a $10,000++ Carli suspension system 😅

[@XnndjehdhkNxndjhds]

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[@aylahughes9185]

80% of these are going on cartel trucks and thats been true sense the beginning lol. the other 20% are going on security contractors trucks and i bet i know who they contract with loooool.

[@Topsecret32]

Should've been a 3.0 coilover with a 2.5 bypass shock upnfront and 3.0 or 3.5 bypasses in the rear with deavers.

[@CJCOffRoad]

The issue is travel. There's not enough space to fit a coil over up front without significant suspension travel reduction unless you weld on a new coil bucket, which isn't really something most people want to do on their new truck!

[@Topsecret32]

@CJCOffRoad you guys can always prototype a kit on my 06' f350 Amarillo chase truck. Currently on just a Carli spring and 2.0 fox.

[@CJCOffRoad]

Oh if you have an 06 we offer a coil over bypass setup! The 05-16 trucks have riveted coil buckets, so Carli offers a complete replacement fabricated bucket that bolts in to accept all the shock options you could dream of: www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/carli-2005-2016-ford-suspension-systems-2

[@Topsecret32]

@CJCOffRoad guess you guys should sponsor an unchained system for my truck 😂, I'd use every bit of its capabilities. Whoops and g-outs aren't fun with the little 2.0s. I still have room on the truck for a big CJC decal. Would make a sick build episode for you guys too! Ashville engines sponsored engine Warren Diesel sponsored Trans Full Force Diesel sponsored Fuel system. The list goes on lol

[@mastercreamer1398]

How many people can actually afford the new truck AND then afford all the extras to “upgrade” it all to just destroy it on a dirt road? Can’t be that many

[@TheGreatestShowman69]

A lot of us actually. It’s kinda easy, just don’t be poor. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@CJCOffRoad]

To be fair, this truck is by no means destroyed. The suspension means you can do stuff like this and not damage the truck, which is exactly why there's value in doing it. If you have to drive oil field roads daily, you're preserving your truck with nice suspension rather than making yourself miserable and rattling the truck to pieces with stock suspension. To a lot of people, upgrades like this are a vital improvement to make daily usage more enjoyable.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Do you want a nice rig or not?