Carli Fabricated Radius arms vs. Stock Ford Arms

[@Sinsofcarolina]

I have to respect the lack of shady salesmanship. “You don’t need a Carli suspension. But we strive the highest quality of American manufacturing”

[@JJMassar]

Having these bad boys put on my 2013 Ford on the 8th along with a back country kit. Stoked!

[@jdlf350]

HELL YEAH; would love to run Carli Suspension on my new 19’ F-350 Powerstroke....KEEP KEEPING ON!!👊👍

[@scottlincoln6286]

Carli is a top notch suspension system

[@TheAnonymous1one]

I always say Carli is top notch. The extra price shows in the product engineering.

[@JJMassar]

By far my favorite product y’all make and love the way the look on my 2013 F-250

[@josefball7149]

Absolutely amazing video and products guys!!

[@thecarlisuspension]

Thank you!

[@andrewadar]

Agreed!!!!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

This should be a stock part on trucks considering the prices they charge for pickups these days. USA specialized products truly are great

[@thecarlisuspension]

We can dream...

[@jroddri]

🇺🇸 American Made and watching this informative video on Carli has swayed me to do my nxt lift and take my truck to a Next level of high perfomance and standards

[@genecoppedge5972]

Great explanation of manufacturing on the radius arm. One of the upgrades I’ll be doing on my 2020 3500 4x4 tradesman.

[@Jake-xo8rl]

Great vid. Great products. Always the go to for every truck. Keep crushing guys!

[@cobra-he9xj]

You could even mention how you guys use American tools to fabricate your components. I think I caught a glimpse of an arbor press and possibly some toggle clamps(from companies way over here in MI). Awesome.

[@thecarlisuspension]

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[@secretsquirrel8010]

I have a 2011 F350 SRW what I really want to do the BackCountry lift with these radius arms. I suppose we will see what the future holds.

[@bullboss7698]

Its well known about the Death Wobble associated with some F250's. It has been suggested by some that the problem may be due to not enough caster in the stock set up. Due these replacement have any caster changes or they built to stock specs. ? Do you have any further info on correcting the Death Wobble problem. Thanks.

[@thecarlisuspension]

There's 1° of caster built into the Carli Fabricated Arm. Additionally, 2.5" and 4.5" Carli Suspensions are provided with shims to provide an additional 1° over stock for a total of 2° more than stock. We've tested these trucks to 7.5° of caster with no negative result - everyone would benefit from these 2°.

[@russellrackley3623]

Wouldn't it be better for the radius arm to buckle in an extreme impact rather than the axle?

[@Shad0wC0mpany2]

Great video and explanation! Would you please provide information for approved/recommended installers on Long Island?

[@thecarlisuspension]

Hey Chris - our retailers can be found here: carlisuspension.com/retailers/

[@TysonsDogzLife]

Hellz Yess !!! Straight up what actually makes MERICA great again !

[@akathedude3266]

i am about to buy back country 2.0 3.25 system, sway bar and upper and lower stabilizers. why should i buy this part? please enlighten me so i can buy and feel good about it

[@stevenstruwe5296]

Do your products impact the factory warranty at all ?

[@colinstarnes906]

waiting on a full kit for my 2019 ram 2500 want a lil more beef on the rear end so it rides at a good height with a big load

[@superdutyzack]

When you gonna release those snazzy sway bar links and bilstein replacement carli signature shocks for the 2011-2014 F250s?

[@JJMassar]

How frequently do you recommend greasing the arms through the zerk fitting?

[@danstennis1817]

Does Carli make a 4 link kit?

[@stovall977]

Awesome video, I love seeing the time and detail that goes into Carli components. Made in the USA!!!!! Sorry to change the subject but what bumper is on that F250 in the video?! That thing is a beauty.

[@thecarlisuspension]

That's a one-off Sage made for his truck - not sure it'll ever be available but it could be...

[@tylersarmiento6064]

I would be interested in seeing that ball center joint in a t-style steering upgrade for early 3rd gen rams

[@thecarlisuspension]

We thought about it... We'll see if anything comes of it.

[@tylersarmiento6064]

@@thecarlisuspension thanks guys

[@cantwalkful]

Now I understand the price tag! Nice job on the video, I was looking for some adjustment info but nonetheless, Good job

[@thecarlisuspension]

Funny you should ask... kzbin.info/www/bejne/n167doeIe8Zmaq8

[@adammccallon7952]

Does anybody know what brand/model rims are on the truck?

[@thecarlisuspension]

TR Beadlock 20x9.5" Wheels.

[@Furious217]

Do you have radius arms for stock height trucks. I have a 2006 F350 crew cab. I can’t find stock height replacements. You keep saying factory replacement. I’m hoping I found them

[@thecarlisuspension]

Hey Guillermo - these will bolt directly into the factory location, yes! They do add caster so that's worth noting if you install them on a factory height truck. You can expect an additional 1° of caster.

[@Furious217]

@@thecarlisuspension I'm assuming the 1" forward push won't really do anything to the suspension, right?

[@thecarlisuspension]

@@Furious217 It adds 1° of caster (rolls the axle). It doe NOT shift the axle forward.

[@secretsquirrel572]

Curious if failed radius arm bushings can cause loose steering on a 2011 F350 SRW? I am finding my steering is very loose and I have to rotate my steering wheel more to the left in a turn than the right. I’ve got a new red top steering box and everything up front is new. Only thing I haven’t touched is the radius arms.

[@thecarlisuspension]

Failed bushings on an 11 year old truck can absolutely cause additional play. If it's substantial, you're likely looking at failed steering linkage or a worn gearbox. Compound this with tired bushings in the radius arms and axle and it can get really sloppy, for sure!

[@keithcarr3048]

Visited with Dan some time back about front end components for my 2019 F250 Ford gasser. No plans for eventually making the springs for the gas engine weight, not just the diesel? No Carli upgrades until they make appropriate components for the gas engine.

[@thecarlisuspension]

The "Gas" spring prints are signed off and inbound from our manufacturer - we're on it, Keith!

[@thecarlisuspension]

@darkjedi351 We're doing it off the 6.2L gas - we'll see about the 7.3 when it hits!

[@nickboyd180]

Is the spherical joint needed since there aren’t spherical joints at the front of the arm? I don’t see how the back could shift left and right with the axle staying still and the arm being fixed straight...

[@thecarlisuspension]

The spherical bearing in the rear allows bind free movement in all directions even with two fixed front mount points, yes. Left side lifts and right side drops, axle will roll and arms will lean. Moving on this axis (even with the front binding), the rear joints will not limit as they do from the factory.

[@TheMontoya760]

I bought a 2014 f250 platinum that is the carli pintops and these radius arms. What purpose do they serve? Or just mainly looks ?

[@thecarlisuspension]

All listed in the video... Strength, Limit Straps to protect shocks, Serviceability, and tire clearance.

[@anthonytijerina7925]

Can a put these on a stock 2010 f350 4x4 drw 6.4 powerstroke lariat fx4 package will this do anything to the caster as well

[@thecarlisuspension]

Yes, the new are are actually Caster adjustable! See this link for the update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n167doeIe8Zmaq8

[@grampyrick4356]

Great video. I love to see how you guys make these awesome products. Can't wait to see more. Reminds me of the quality and craftsmanship of some of the custom firearms gunsmiths out there. Do you ever plan to build parts/kits for the smaller trucks? Ford is making a Tremor in the Ranger "mid-size" line, but it looks to me like it's nothing but an FX4 with a slightly upgraded suspension and a few appearance items for $4K+. I'd rather buy an FX4 and spend the extra money on a Carli kit and some Method wheels...

[@thecarlisuspension]

No current plans for the mid-range. We have our eye on F150 and are trying to finish up the JLU right now. Never say never, but mid-size is unlikely.

[@TheWhyteRhyno77]

Any plans for a torsion sway bar for the fords?

[@thecarlisuspension]

In production!

[@TheWhyteRhyno77]

Excellent. Thanks for the quick reply. Love your products. I’ve got an 05 F-250 6.0 with your gear. Rides great. Time to upgrade. Looking at the upcoming 2020 super duty. Hoping to upgrade to carli suspension as soon as its available for the new truck. Cheers.

[@ronfrance4041]

What is the width of the spherical joints “tube”? (where the bolt goes through). I’d like to use these arms on a duramax SAS using a SAS kit made by someone else but I don’t like their arms.

[@thecarlisuspension]

Give us a call, we can run down and measure one. 888-992-2754

[@Sinister_Reaper]

"never seen one break" proceeds to make it 10 times stronger for no reason

[@briansullins4778]

Why doesn't Carli offer a 4 link conversion for the Ford Super Duty? Wouldn't a 4 link offer better flex, better caster control, better ground clearance and better geometry overall?

[@bzamski17]

I see that trimming the fenders to fit 37” tires on 17-20 Ford super duty’s is pretty normal how come nobody makes a new plastic trim pice for the fender to look factory

[@thecarlisuspension]

Because most "overlay" plastic fender improve tire coverage BUT damage paint and make clearance worse.

[@LZspecial]

I’m sold!

[@american10twenty]

Thinking of getting the pin top king 5 1/2” for a 2021 f250 in the near future. But can y’all recommend a certified company in the Dallas/ Ft. worth area that could help install and advise me when I get to this point? I’m very impressed by my research and will love to put this on my truck.

[@thecarlisuspension]

TEXAS MOTORWORX or STARR OFFROAD; both great shops in the DFW area!

[@johnkenley4687]

Hi! I'm running a 6" pro comp lift on my 2016, i was wondering if these along with your drop bracket would fit with the setup, as i noticed they allow full travel of 37's on your 4.5" kit without rubbing. I don't do any extreme off roading, so they won't be subjected to much abuse other than daily driving tasks, but if you have any input, I'd be glad to have it!

[@thecarlisuspension]

These are for a 4.5" when paired with the drops. There MAY be enough caster correction to get them to work on a 6" but the axle position may be altered by the additional lift. Really, it's hard to say and I wouldn't "recommend" it but I'm sure it would install and drive fine.

[@johnkenley4687]

@@thecarlisuspension thanks!

[@danechristensen7294]

Did not see it mentioned. But a big advantage I see to the Carli Arms is the built in caster. Not necessarily having to rely on caster shims which lay your axles back in the housing. Never heard anything negative but that bugs me most about the OEM arm.

[@DdDten]

Off curiosity you had said ford did a good job engineering their arms and there wasn’t really a need to replace, would it be safe to say dodge did a poor design on their factory arms or would be highly recommended to replace if upgraded to carli systems? Just curious.

[@thecarlisuspension]

The engineering isn't an issue on either arm, they're both sufficiently strong for the application for which they were engineered... stock suspension. When you start pushing the limits of the vehicle, the stamped arms make sense to replace as one side impact from a rock could fold either arm. This is why our's are internally gusseted, they can handle a load from any angle.

[@benjaminfisher750]

Why Carli radius arms over a 4-link?

[@thecarlisuspension]

Because the factory radius arm design works fantastic when you tune for them. They offer a level of stability lacking with a 4-link in the Super Duty Platform.

[@BroadcastBuddy]

Nice product. I would probably buy a set of you offered a three link style. The problem is the four bolt axle mounts allow poor articulation. If you offered the passenger arm with a single mount to the factory axle bracket with perhaps a damper mount to the top mount, you'd have better articulation. The stock Ford arms are nice because they're light and exceptionally strong. They must use tempered steel because I had one to use as scrap steel on my Jeep and it trashed my hole saw. Look at the crash test between the Ram and Ford 250. Ford's don't deform while the Ram arms collapse. Mild vs tempered steel.

[@thecarlisuspension]

The axle bushings allow enough deflection with the "four bolt" style mounting. Yes, an axle plunger shock (as can be seen in our 6" ram radius arm conversions for the 2003-12 platform) would allow more articulation at a significant price increase with the elimination of the factory axle bushings. In this case, the arms combined with the axle bushings provides plenty of deflection given articulation isn't what we're after as a primary goal in the Super Duty Platform - Budget, stability and utilitarian use are better served by our current design.

[@BroadcastBuddy]

Thanks for the reply.

[@brandonkrejckant4126]

That packaging!!!

[@mustangman4291980]

Can these be used with stock suspension?

[@thecarlisuspension]

Sure can - they'll give you an extra degree of positive caster though.

[@mustangman4291980]

@@thecarlisuspension thank you.

[@jimhenry1262]

My issue with Carli Radius arms for my 1 ton Ram and the many more we intend purchase for our business, was the turn around time was quoted at 12 to 16 weeks. How in hell can you run a truck fabrication business waiting 3 to 4 months for each product?

[@thecarlisuspension]

We're a small, American Manufacturer attempting to scale with demand. Here's the scoop: carlisuspension.com/where-are-my-parts/ We've pretty much doubled our company through a pandemic. Regardless, there are certain parts that are more difficult to catch up on that others.

[@chrisbee4702]

so its just for looks?

[@thecarlisuspension]

Nope, More tire clearance, More Strength, Limit Straps for Shock Protection, Rebuildable and Serviceable. And for looks. :-)

[@freethinkingamerican80]

Hot damn! Very nice

[@richardmorris8764]

You need to invest in a fume vacuum unit for that welder

[@thecarlisuspension]

Every welding station has a fume vacuum; that's the orange and grey box that can be seen next to the welding table in the video.

[@jackkrinkov9273]

I welded hundreds of Carli parts without a fume extractor. Real welders use shop fans.

[@richardmorris8764]

Jack Krinkov LOL

[@kilo6490]

I want a carli so bad but I have a Duramax 😭 GM make a Solid axle option please!

[@thecarlisuspension]

It would be less work for you to trade it in on a Ram or Ford! :-)

[@williamsantiago7303]

How about sending me a free demo set for my 2011 f250 for Christmas this year. I promise to be good. 😇

[@BigWheelFab]

All your badass system needs is hydro bump stops then it will be complete.

[@thecarlisuspension]

Those would certainly be a nice touch!

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

1600.00 ??

[@JB-hi3uo]

NICE.....

[@junglecatairsoft3153]

Only if they made them for 1999 to 2004

[@thecarlisuspension]

1994-04 Requires an 05+ axle, which these fit, to run any radius arm. The same goes for the frame drops - which these also fit.

[@91prostreetstang]

Ummm ok but if I buy these, one of y'all might have to rent me a couch....

[@DdDten]

Nahh just keep the dodge videos coming. Just kidding thanks for videos

[@jackkrinkov9273]

09:15 Excaliber!

[@KiyaWarrior]

Welding in shorts lmfao.

[@NeringIndustries]

Be nice to see the fabrication instead of the guy talking. Couldn't you voice over the fabrication instead?

[@hemitj]

Love your products. Stick with the Dodge Ram videos.