RAM Power Wagon Gets a Suspension Upgrade
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It's time to take my 2020 RAM Power Wagon to the next left and install a lift kit! I've got some big plans for making this truck the ultimate expedition vehicle and upgrading the suspension is a key component to taking the next steps. In this video we head over to CJC Off-road and install a Carli lift kit. #rampowerwagon #fullsizetruck #expeditionvehicle
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This suspension specs:
Carli's 2014-20 Ram 2500 Pintop 2.5 suspension systems
This system boasts Carli specific, blueprinted, King 2.5” shocks on all four corners. In an effort to provide customers with the best product, we designed a custom piston to determine proper base flow rates to ensure the shock works well in the heavy duty truck platform; we then tuned the shocks around the custom pistons based on the only thing that matters to us, seat-of-the-pants feel. We round off ALL our King shocks with shafts machined and polished from a solid piece of 17-4 Stainless. Unlike King’s standard shafts, there is no coating to wear off, weather is far less likely to hurt them and if there is a small chip, you can round the edges with emery cloth to ensure the seal housing isn’t damaged as they’re not brittle like the stock, hardened shafts. The shocks are finished with King oil good to -55° F. Note that all King shocks are built with a plated steel body. If subjected to inclement weather for extended periods, we recommend wrapping your shocks in 3M to provide a moisture barrier that’s replaceable.
Your truck will sit 2” higher in the front (cab configuration dependent) with a touch more suspension travel than the factory platform thanks to the taller, lighter rate coil springs. The rear Carli Coil Springs will lift 1” to level the truck while upping the rear suspension capacity to a respectable 2,000lbs.
The Factory Sway Bar Disconnect with which the Power Wagons are equipped works great for those wanting the two ends of the spectrum, rigid or flexy. For those wanting to land in the middle of the spectrum between these two end points, Carli’s optional Torsion sway bar removes the entire factory sway bar assembly replacing it with a torsion bar supported by fabricated drop brackets and delrin bushings. Fabricated sway bar arms and dual 5/8” FK heim end links round off the package. This is the single best bang for the buck, ride-quality upgrade offered by Carli Suspension when compared to the locked, factory sway bar. The Carli Sway Bar allows nearly bind-free articulation in low-speed applications; when things heat up, it allows the Carli Shocks and springs to breath while engaging progressively to provide control in high-speed cornering situations.
The additional front lift and off-road oriented application call for a better track bar to handle the new-found increased off-road abilities. This system includes an Adjustable Track Bar to recenter the axle and provide a stronger link with less deflection for the lifted application. Also included are Carli’s Radius Arm Drop Brackets to drop the pivot point of the dual pivot Power Wagon arms, alleviate diagonal spring pressures (ensure no bow in the coil springs) and allow full adjustment of the factory caster bolt.
Everything is included to support flawless operation of all components. Extended rear Sway Bar End Links, Front and Rear Bump stop drops to ensure the shocks are cycling in their designed travel range as well as a rear track bar drop bracket minimizing the rear end “wag” associated with opposing track bar suspension designs are all included to round off this suspension system.
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So it's come up a couple times in the comments and I think it's worth a little clarity. I did not want to max out the stock springs with a full payload because it will drive horribly on and offroad. The Carli springs can handle a higher weight capacity, but the trucks GVWR does not change. The truck will handle much, much better with these new higher capacity springs since I will pretty much be maxing out the trucks official payload.
@CJCOffRoad
3 жыл бұрын
@@pistolpanda4582 Remember the rear is set up to have a significant amount of weight added! He's not using the normal coils traditionally included with that system.
@sterlinghall2110
3 жыл бұрын
@@CJCOffRoad did I hear that right? These rear springs are not the normal PW springs? Which springs are these? I’m interested for my ‘16 PW kit.
@M4c223c
3 жыл бұрын
@@CJCOffRoad would the extra spring be advisable with an ARE CX HD internal framed shell and the Decked slider system?
@maddawgnoll
2 жыл бұрын
Is this the kit that says 1500lb should be in the bed at all times?
Can't wait to see you put this suspension to use!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Oh ya, some pretty awesome adventures coming up that this suspension will get a workout on!
@mr.unk.7376
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 19 PowerWagon who is in desperate need of a 2.5 carli pintop kit. Just imagine the life you can change with one simple donation. **in the arms of an angel playing with sarah mclachlan staring into your heart and soul to give** anyways, solid looking rig with great suspension installed by solid team.
What a pleasant experience to listen to the owner of CJC being able speak clearly, effectively, and with a very educated mind & voice about the product he's selling. These are the types of people I would do business with.
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Cody is a great guy and super knowledgable!
@muddyram
2 жыл бұрын
Having done business with them I can attest to not only their knowledge but also their professionalism and willingness to help. Great people
@robertgoodrich8953
Ай бұрын
I got my Method wheels from them! Still waiting for funds for fifth tire for spare!
You couldn’t have picked a better shop or suspension package for your wagon.
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
I honestly had tons of recommendations from you all for using CJC and running the Carli setup.. so thanks!
Turned out amazing; we're subscribing to watch you put it through the paces!
Love seeing two of my favorite KZread channels collaborating like this to create awesome content. The PW looks amazing. Literally perfect stance. It makes me really want one lol. Can’t wait to see what’s going in the back and to see what journeys you take it on. Cheers Brad!
Brad, I’m so happy you decided on Carli. I’ve been thinking about it for a while and I’m excited you are excited!
Definitely like the rake too, so bit of load doesn't make it look compromised, the leveling obsession is not for me, but to each their own
Great video, Brad! Can't wait to see the next phase of this build!
Just got my Power Wagon 3 weeks ago. So far I’m absolutely loving it. You are definitely giving me ideas.
I have the same kit on my '22 Power Wagon with 37's and I can confirm that the ride, both on-road and off-road is excellent. I also added air bags on the rear to adjust the rear height when towing my trailer. If you want the most capable full size truck then Carli King and Power wagon are a match made in Heaven!
Outstanding. I don’t think you could have made a better choice for suspension. Super excited to see the road ahead with the power wagon
Love it. Watch both your channels. Love the power wagon and those lift kits.
I'm so glad to see this upgrade. You really have me considering the RAM Power Wagon, Brad, and after seeing these guys do this upgrade on the suspension for you, you have me wanting to drive to California for this upgrade when I finally do go and get the Power Wagon. I love the fact that it comes with so much like the winch and the lockers stock, not to mention the power under the hood. I actually saw the 4x4 camper you put on this; it pretty nice that it collapses and pops up when you get ready to use it to camp. I'm not sure I want the camper, but I know that was a big move for the sake of your wife, which I think is awesome of you! Thank you so much for sharing this upgrade with us all. This guy is super smart and still tried to break it down in to simpler terms for us all. Great Video!
CJC; Fancy. Going for the good stuff. This shop and these components seem to be excellent.
looks like you picked the perfect suspension! Especially seeing the camper that goes on it.
Your truck really looks excellent, looking forward to the future modifications to this rig.
Hey Brad! It's been awhile since I've been on KZread. Been dealing with family health concerns. Glad to be back watching! I'm sure you will love the new suspension and you definitely picked a great shop to complete the work. Absolutely love the videos CJC puts out. Truck looks great and happy wheeling!!
The video clip in your intro (0;27) scene is my all-time favorite, I must have watched and paused that clip a dozen times in that trip video with your son. 👍
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
That was both my son and I's favorite shot of the whole trip as well... thank you!
CJC installed Carli suspension, NICE! Love the collab here.
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
I’ve been looking at a camper for the bed of a power wagon, so I’ll be very interested to see your next video!
Looks great. Been watching CJCs channel and my future diesel truck is definitely getting the Carli treatment thru CJC.
Looks so good man! I love it so much. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Coming along just great! Cant wait to see what adventures you put this through.
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We are really looking forward to putting some mile with this setup.
The PW is looking good sir. That kit gave it a great stance. Wish there was a CJC here in Fla. I’ve called and chatted them up. Great group. Very knowledgeable. Yet but another great video!!
Thank you for these videos, Gonna save up for my 2021 Colorado's suspension upgrade hopefully within a year.
That is awesome to see and made my wallet starting to cry a couple minutes ago.....I was looking at their stuff so many times and especially after seeing that there is a company who tests their parts on each of our trucks(PowerWagon, Diesel & Co.) is great. Its not like you are getting a mainstream suspension that is designed for the whole product lineup of RAM its made for each model. Thanks Brad for showing and making my decisions for my 2nd Power Wagon that is coming soon, way easier now. Great content as usual!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, excited for your next Power Wagon!
you couldn't of picked a better place to have it done. those are some great folks to work with. they did a lift on a f 350 for me 3 or 4 years ago I've put almost a hundred thousand mile on the Carli lift and been proud of it. Hope to get back out there in the next couple of month and do the same to my power wagon a twin to your other than than the side tool boxes
I bet a box kit would look great back there!!! Cant wait!
Man CJC is a class outfit. I no longer have a Ram but if they did Tacoma stuff I’d be there ...
Awesome. This is the one I want to do when I get my Power Wagon later this year. I planned on using these guys as well. Excited to see your thoughts on it afterwards!
So jealous of this rig. I love it 😍
The pintop system is awesome. Totally worth it!
CJC and Carli are the best. Very stoked for you! It's like riding on a cloud. 4.5" pintop on our 06 f350 with hawk flatbed.
That is one sweet looking ride 👍
We’ve been waiting long for this 😎
Dam!! As soon as my warranty is up I want this set up. Thanks for the vid
Great channel! Great PW! Carli pintop FTW, CJC off-road FTW! = win!!!
Brad, your videos are so professional! I love them!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Good to go with anything from Carli. Great choice. I have a ‘16 Ram 1500 with the Carli Performance system. Been running it for about 3 years now and wouldn’t change to anything else. Haul a 3300 lb travel trailer with it regularly as well as lots of off roading in CA AZ CO and UT. ZERO issues. Only thing is have done is regularly grease the CST uca’s
Truck looks really good!
Looks awesome Doc !!!! Can't wait to see that sweet camper you have for it !!!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Camper details coming soon!
CJC is super legit!
What a cool set up and what a cool shop. Mildly jealous, brother. Enjoy. And thanks for sharing the excitement with those of us who will never be able to get to that level (lift kit, level, see what I did there). Cheers.
Looking good Brad. Looking forward see what you and the Power Wagon do next.
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
Nice setup Brad! Been waiting since February for mine, takes a little longer to arrive in Canada. Look forward to seeing the wagon in action!
Always informative, always interesting. Thank you.
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
That is a sweet looking truck and gets nicer every time you do a video on it. Congratulations sir!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
This is the video I’ve been waiting for!
Those King shocks are going to preform well and last you a very very long time. Keep up the great content man.
Have had the Carli suspension on my Cummins Ram for over ten years and love it !
@plumber_cayle
3 жыл бұрын
what year?
@gregz4249
3 жыл бұрын
@@plumber_cayle 2000
Awesome!!! That truck looks great!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Love this truck! I have watched a few videos from CJC
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The guys at CJC have some great videos out there!
Beast of a truck!
Keep up the great work 💪
I knew I had seen you before. I was checking out the camper in an earlier video and I was like, “I’ve seen this guy before.” I watch a ton of CJC videos. I’m waiting on my f250 tremor from ford. I order it late September and I still don’t have a build date. The dealer has the Carli suspension, wheels, and tires ready to go though when it comes. We have a 27 foot Winnebago at the moment because we have two small kids, but my wife and I can’t wait to downsize to something like you have! It looks perfect. Have fun touring!
Looks great!!
I love this lift system..
What a cool upgrade.
After you said you were excited to get it out on the road, i thought you were going to say and then I'm going to give it a doug score. crossed my channels for a second there.
You will absolutely notice and love the difference. That is what I had put on my PW.
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Huge difference!
Love the look of that truck. I don't need it but might just get it to drive around town :)
Looks good!!!
Looks fun!
Great video. Thanks.
I saw these out of order.. i saw your hawk first and was like.. what are you doing.. but i should've known you would've done the research about the limited payload... very helpful video.. i was already planning on ordering my PW from Peterson's in Nampa... they will install Carli systems... i was already planning on the 3.5" pintop as well.. but i think ill mirror your springs as well... im not going four wheel campers... but i am putting an AT Overland Atlas on my rig... keep making good videos... i picked up a few of the Fun trek books just the other day
Awesome truck
Man I wish In had your connections. I want that kit on my old cummins.
"Do i need to lift it?" The answer is always YES!
Been waiting for this video. Knew you wouldn’t be able to resist. As a pw owner I’d live at cjc if I lived west coast
Hey brad hope all is good with you an your family, truck looks sweet I went back an watched the video when you first got her when stock I noticed with new suspension her tires are better planted to the ground an really seems a lot more in tune good stuff brad as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
There is a VERY noticeable difference on and off-road!
HI BRAD 👋 LOOKS REALLY GOOD 👍 CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ADD ON . BE SAFE ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨
Jsut bought a 2022 power wagon. I pull a t870 bobcat and tilt/dump trailer with easy. The bobcat is about 6 tons. Love the truck!
Pretty Cool!!!
👍👍 I am officially jealous 😎
Truck looks good.
great-- we can see the details and learn sth though it is so difficult
Excellent
Such a cool truck :o)
YesSiRr!! WoW!! Mate... wattA Beast!! Awesome stuff!! Lol!! Thankz for sharing Mate... it's nice to Dream!! Haha!
Damn it Brad, I love my JKU and have done lots of upgrades, but now you've gotten me thinking about selling it and getting a truck again. The room, the towing capacity, the ability to do a shell and a RTT just makes me lose sleep at night!!! My only hesitation is the off-road capability, my Wrangler is unstoppable! Thanks for the sleepless nights Brad!!!! LOL!!!!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Sorry! The Power Wagon is very capable and I love it for many of the reasons you mentioned, but my Wrangler will take me anywhere. This big boy has limitations for sure, but on long trips with easy to moderate terrain it will fit the bill.
You know carli is good, because everything carli is so hard to get ahold of now. I'm swapping over, but I had to go with dynatrac ball joints because I can't wait 8 weeks for carli to hopefully become available. Parts are on the way, some are already here. Can't wait to get it all together and hit the trails before snow falls... just around the corner.
Sick!!
Good looking truck!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Great suspension 👀
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
100%!
That’s is a sick rig man, I wanted one so bad but long term common issues had me concerned! Kept hearing about the common transmission issue, I ended up opting out for a tundra TRD pro. Congrats on the purchase and be safe on all your trips! Beautiful truck! Love the video ! 🍻
@robertgoodrich8953
Ай бұрын
I looked at a Tundra as well. But the 6 cyl turned me off and now the engines are being recalled. My PowerWagon is flawless. It will leave a Tundra in the dust with a front locker. But to each their own. Hope you enjoy your Tundra!
Do I need a Power Wagon, nope; do I have any use for a Power Wagon, nope; do I have a place to put a Power Wagon, nope; do I want a Power Wagon, hell yes 😜
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Right on!
@trailrunnah8886
3 жыл бұрын
Same here, but to add to that, do I have money for one? No!
@weschilton
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, this is a seriously lust-worthy truck for truck guys!
Great choice, Brad! Love the CJC guys. I am a subscriber as well.
Can’t wait to see it with the new bed camper installed, lol.
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon.....
So, when are you and Marco going to take your new toys out for a trip? PWR wagon vs Jeep 392! and OMG the cooking!
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
I hope he can break away soon!
Love it
I would hate it if you filmed me whilst working. 13:20, good to hear that a brand new spec'd out RAM still rattles over bumps too.
Happy wife happy life. Way to go dude.
Brad, I just had some suspension upgrades done on my Colorado ZR2 and I think we used the same "test" trail near my home in Ramona ; ) Excited to see how the additions to this truck work out!
@tallll70
3 жыл бұрын
don't it have multimatics already?
The guys at CJC are great and the new shop is much larger. I like working on my truck also but ball joints are a pain so I let CJC install them for me. Too bad the Carli shocks likely wouldn't work that well on my truck.
Holly! Look at the size of those shocks.
Hi I have a question, my son and I just put the same wheels and tires on are power wagon. Did you have to reset your tire pressure sensor from 60 to 45? And if you did how did you do it? And what psi do you run your tires at ? Thank you very much for your time.
I’ve been waiting ~7 weeks for my Pintop Power Wagon suspension 👌🏻👍🏻
@TrailRecon
3 жыл бұрын
It will be worth the wait
@manek1978
3 жыл бұрын
@@TrailRecon Just a thought. That front intercooler guard will get hung up depending on where you take your PW. I know on mine it would have by now. Either way your truck is coming along nicely. I run 37s on mine too and store my spare on my Front Runner bed rack.
We got a 2020 trailboss which we think is plenty for us to use for overlanding
I've been thinking about getting a Power Wagon for myself. I've looked into putting 37-inch tires on it with this exact lift kit from Carli (without the different springs though). I'm curious if you changed the gear ratio and what ratio did you choose and why? Also, would you have to trim with the 37-inch tires and the Carli suspension on it? I don't really want to have to trim to fit 37's on my Power Wagon when I get it.