Ram 3500 – Factory Leaf Springs
The first truck we saw from the 19 platform was the Auto-Leveling Air Assist, that article can be found below. Next up was the 2500, now, we got a 2019 3500 SRW with the factory leaf springs in the back. Sure enough, the changes we found in the sister-platforms mirrored the changes on this truck with a few to add.
The newly developed front end parts – 2019 specific Adjustable Track Bar and Torsion Sway Bar – bolted up exactly as we anticipated they would. Something new to the 3500 platform, the truck only had a 1-1.5” rake to the rear. All others we’d seen to date have measured 2.5”-3.0” down in the front respective to the rear.
With this, the 2.5” Leveling system will now carry the option for a 1” block or Progressive Add-a-Pack to level the rear to the left provided by the Carli Leveling Springs. These products will be 2019+ specific as this truck also sports a larger 4.25” axle tube compared to the previous generation’s 4”.
Moving up to the 3.25” Systems, the changes above made the installation seamless. As with the leveling kit, the rear height required slight adjustment and will now carry the option between an Add-a-Pack/Block Combination of the Full Progressive Leaf Springs. The only products we were not able to complete were the high mount stabilizer (due to drag link changes) and the Long-Travel Airbags thanks to the 4.25” Axle Tube and redesigned upper cross member; these products are still in the works.
The website should be updated with a “2019+” 2500/3500 within the next few weeks and we’ll make all products and systems available for preorder. Our current Ship ETA for the completed systems is December, 2019.
Ram 3500 – Auto Leveling Air Assist
The Facelifted Exterior and Interior bring the biggest changes, by far. Inside the cabin of this “5th Gen”, you’ll find a level of luxury elevated to a level yet to be touched by any other HD truck manufacturer. Leather-wrapped elegance in a virtually silent cockpit topped with a massive touchscreen adorning the dashboard. Think Range Rover Meets Tesla; we’re impressed!
In question for quite a while was the exterior facelift; people had their concerns from concept to release. The color matched exterior of this truck put all those concerns to rest. No easy feat, Ram ensured the exterior redesigned matched the fit and finish of the interior feeling both grown up and dressed to impress all while keeping the look and feel of an HD truck.
The part for which you’re here – the suspension… This truck was equipped with the Auto-Leveling Air Assist from the factory. Despite all the aesthetic refinement to the platform, this truck rode horribly off the showroom floor – not surprising respective to the truck’s payload capability. First thing’s first, we have a production system tailored to the 2013-18 predecessor and the suspension appeared similar in all press. A local customer picked up the first 2019 off the lot and dropped it at our shop before his 2nd fill-up. We won’t bore you with the details – the new platform is strikingly similar, suspension-wise, to the 2013-18. We went to work and were impressed with the steering and suspension changes outlined in the video above.
Everything installed with relative ease. The Adjustable Track Bar and Torsion Sway Bars needed a tweak to work on both platforms, changes noted and game-plan formulated. The exhaust on this rig is so massive, we needed to change the hardware on the Radius Drops as we could not fit a standard nut between the frame and exhaust. All in all, the front was the best we could’ve hoped for requiring only minimal tweaks to existing products while showing massive improvements in the overall factory design – namely the steering and track bar bracket (see the video for more details).
In the rear, the Full Progressive Leaf Spring Packs (Auto-Leveling Air Assist Springs), Airbag Spacers, and Leveling Sensor Drops bolted directly in. We were pleasantly surprised to find that Ram relocated the air tank and it no longer interfered with our Radius Arm Drops or the Amp Power Steps.
Wheel and tire fitment remains the same as the previous years. Fuel provided our customer a set of 20×9″ Podium Wheels – we wrapped these in 37×13.5″ Nitto Ridge Grapplers requiring minor trimming to clear.
Overall, we’re beyond happy with the new RAM. In the day and age of manufacturers neutering vehicles into crossover aesthetics with concern only for fuel economy, it’s refreshing to see a truck that looks and acts like a truck. We’re Excited to get a 1500, 2500 and 3500 (standard leaf spring) for the next round!
Hello – Hi have a 2021 Laramie RAM 3500 that it has the factory air assist. I also have a truck camper that weighs around 3000 pounds that I use. My current payload is around 3700Ibs and I’m looking at the carli 3.25″ pin top 2.5 system with carli air assist full spring pack. How will this impact my payload if i replace the stock springs?
Hi Troy – that’s the beauty of this kit, it will maintain full function of the air-assist! You’ll be thrilled with that kit and the stability it adds with your slide in camper!
how much is a 3500 cummins 5th gen?
Hey Mikey – I’m not sure what you’re asking here; shoot us a call or email and we’ll be happy to assist you.
I just ordered a 2021 Ram 3500 SRW Limited with out the air in the rear. I tow a pull behind 30 foot and fully loaded weights around 14000 lbs. I off road mainly on fire trails and sometimes a bit more aggressive back roads. Nothing to crazy at all. I am looking to install a full system for on and off road handling. I wasn’t sure when I ordered it about the air ride? Whatever your team could recommend. Thanks..
Hi Joe – You sound like a perfect candidate for the 3.25″ Backcountry System with the Full Progressive Leaf Springs and the Long-Travel Airbags!
Thanks Dan. I called CJC and was talking with them. I went with the pin top system with the full progressive leaf springs and the long travel air bags. I also through the rest of the options on it as well. I can’t wait to see how this truck rides as well as the look. Thanks again.
I’m going off something you said I have a 2019 ram 3500 Laramie with air in the rear. You started the tank and compressor is out of the way for amp steps is this correct? I have ordered your lift for my truck and wanted steps but amp says they won’t fit? I’m confused.
We fixed the tank interference on the 2013-18 model years. If the AMP steps are not compatible with the 19, it’s likely for a reason beyond the tank interference – I’d call AMP to get more details!
Ordered up my 3.25 pintop for my 2019 Limited 3500 with rear leafs, radius arms, diff guard, axle truss. Very excited to get onto the truck.
I didn’t see the extended air bags for the 4.25 axle. When do you expect these to be available?
Awesome, Brian! Stoked to hear your feedback. We’re in process on the 19+ 3500 airbags – they’re not available at this time.
Any release new on the long travel air bags for my 2019 Ram 3500? BTW the 3.25 pintop with Kings is AMAZING.
Hi Brian, we just need to get a truck in here to test fit what we hope will be the final prototype!
Any word yet on pricing and kits for 2019 Ram 3500 w/auto leveling rear end suspensions? October was that they should be out in a month. Month later in November I see the same reply. Hoping you all are able to release options soon!
Should be going up on the site today or tomorrow! :-) Sorry for the delay!
Just picked up a 19 3500 SRW Limited with airbags and wanting to install a full Pintop system with rear leafs. When will this be ready for order?
I’m currently running this on my 13 2500 and it’s worked great for the last 6 years.
Hi Matt,
We’re working on putting the systems together; should have something out within the next month or so.
Are we any closer to being able to order the components?
Yes sir – we should have it all loaded on the site within a couple weeks!
Hi, I’m running a 19 3500 srw leaf spring rear daily on dirt roads and can’t handle the ride for much longer lol. Do you recommend I at least get the rear set up completed while we wait on the track bar development?
Hi Don,
We’ve had several customers order and install all products aside from the track bar in anticipation of its release.
Hi, I have a 2019 Ram HD Dually with overload spring. I put in a 2.5 front levelling kit as an interim measure while I await your 3500 HD pintop to be on the market. I cant stand the level or box down look and the rear ride quality is hard to take. Will your progressive leaf spring be a direct bolt in fit for the 2019 dually with override spring? I am ready to order!
Shayne McDonald
Hi Shayne, the Full Leaf Springs and Long Travel airbags all work on the 2019, when the pintop is released, you’ll be good to order all of it!
So….. Available date?
We’re cycling the 2019 Track Bar on the final truck today! We’re thinking availability by the end of the year.
My 2019 Ram 2500 Laramie “Black” should be arriving within the month. Planning on putting 20X9 RBP 73R Atomic with 37×13.50s upon arrival. Which leveling kit do you recommend and wheel backspacing range to minimize trimming?
Thanks!!
On a 37×13.5″, we recommend any of our 3.25″ Lift Systems on your 2500. We recommend the 37×12.5″ on the 2.5″ Leveling System. That said, a 13.5″ wide will fit with more trimming. We recommend 9″ wide with a 5.75″ Backspace (+18mm Offset on a 9″)
Just purchased a 2019 longhorn crew cab looking at putting 37 inch tires on it. What lift kit do you have available to accommodate? No air bags
Hi Ken, is it a 2500 or 3500? We don’t have anything currently available aside from the 2019 2500 base leveling kit without the adjustable track bar. We should have all kits shipping for both models by year’s end.
Any or should ask how much improvement on caster/steering with drop brackets on a Ram 2019 2500 leveling kit?
Thanks
The leveling kit does not require the radius arm drop brackets. That said, if installed, they’ll correct the caster and spring pressure without requiring one to max their caster adjustment.
Are you close to releasing the 2.5″ leveling system for the 3500 with factory rear air suspension? I’m picking up my truck at the end of the month.
We do not build a leveling kit for the 3500 Air Assist, only the 3″ Pintop. As the trucks we’ve seen are raked, we’ve had many customers install our 3500 Leveling kit (CS-DLEVEL-13-D) on the air assist trucks with success but the shocks were tuned to the non air-assist platform AND we never tested the the kit on the air assist truck to know how it sits – take it with a grain of salt. Measure to ensure it’ll take 2.5″ or more to level the truck, if so, it’ll fit but know the tuning is refined to the leaf spring trucks.
Awesome… How soon before the leveling kit for the 2500 is available for purchase?
Just posted this today: https://www.carlisuspension.com/2019-ram-2500-4×4-diesel-rd/
With the progressive lead pack in the auto air leveling 19 3500s, how has the payload changed vs ride quality?
The Rear spring pack maintains the capacity through a series of thinner leaf springs (progressive). This makes for a better ride while the airbags and leaf packs combine to maintain the capacity.
I purchased a 3500 3019. Wife hates the ride. I have a factory spacer and purchased air bags. She still hates it. How can I improve the ride. I don’t tow, yet… I also can’t afford a big bill for an upgrade. What can you recommend.
Hi Glen, give us, or a stocking Carli retailer, a call to discuss! We have many kits for different budgets and applicaitons.
Any word on 2019 2500 leveling… I would like to mount 325/60R20 on stock rims. Is this a possibility? That would be a Nitto Ridge Grappler measures out at 35.35 x13.03.. Thanks
Yup, editing the video as we speak. That tire is pretty wide for a stock rim and will likely interfere with the radius arm and sway bar. I would recommend running a wheel that’s 9″ wide with 5.75″ backspace if you’re wanting a 13″ wide tire.
What about a Back Country system for the ‘19 Power Wagon?
We have a Power Wagon slated to come in once we get the other platforms figured out!
Great write up! Just picked up a 2019 2500 Hemi Bighorn 4×4 (rear spring). Really excited to get the back-country kit asap, so knowing you guys are hard at work is very exciting. Don’t take to long tho…this $ is burning a hole in my wallet;)
We have a Hemi scheduled to come in after the diesel; we’re on it!
How are we looking on the diesel leveling kit?
In the works! We have a 2019 – 2500 Coil Rear coming in tomorrow (06/25/19) and the test fitting begins on that platform. 3500 will follow.
Hi Dan, what’s your ETA for the release of the 19’ Ram 3500 standard leaf spring pintop kit? Thanks!
Hey Pat! First up is the 2500 platform as we have a truck being dropped off next week, then the 2500 Hemi, then the 3500 Leaf Spring. We anticipate all these systems hitting the market around the same time – around the end of 2019.
Do you have an expected availability date for the leveling kit?
We need to get trucks in to test all the systems; once confirmed, we’ll make the availability announcement but we’re not far off!
Greetings, I just purchased a 2019 Ram Power Wagon. Does your suspension system work with or without the factory front sway bar quick disconnect?
We’re still in the works on the suspension for the 19 PW and fully anticipate that you’ll be able to maintain your factory sway bar and it’s disconnect as this has been the case when installing Carli Suspensions on all previous platforms.
Will the standard leveling kit for the ’18 2500 work on the ’19 2500?
It will install, yes. Several customers are running them – that said, we’ve not yet installed and driven one to confirm that our proprietary tuning in the shocks crosses directly to the new platform. We should have this confirmed shortly!
How did the truck ride after Carli upgrades ?
We were very impressed; rode exactly like the 2018 with the same system. The airbags in the rear paired with our spacer could be bettered with a set of our long-travel airbags; we’re working on a retro-fit for exactly this.
what was the offset or back spacing on the fuel wheels? Just ordered my 2019 Laramie Longhorn and getting parts together to get it up off the ground.
Hey Mike, the wheels are a 20×9″ with a 5″ Backspace.
This truck looks great, how ever I’m just looking for a leveling kit for a 2019 ram 3500 with the rear auto leveling rear suspension. I do a lot of towing with my truck so I dont want to lift it. Not to mention the price of this kit is to high for what I want. If you guys could just figure out a simple leveling kit that will work with the rear and that an average Joe could afford that would be great. I have read all of the questions on here, seems like there is several people wanting the same leveling kit. Hint hint. Get to work!!!!
No current plans, sorry! We couldn’t get the ride quality we wanted out of a basic leveling system on this platform.