Carli 4.5" Lift Backcountry 2.0 Suspension System 17-19 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke
The Backcountry 2.0 Suspension System from Carli is about leveling your truck the RIGHT way. It's designed for people seeking light to medium off-roading while still maintaining good on-road driving. Utilizing Carli SPEC 2.0″ diameter shocks tuned for slow to mid speed off road use as well as all-around comfort and ride quality while driving in town, on the highway, towing, or hauling. Carli SPEC 2.0 boasts an aluminum body, hardened steel shaft, and full rebuild-ability. The shocks contain premium 5WT oil to balance lubricity, consistent damping and the widest available range in temperature variation. Your truck will sit 4.5” higher in the front and have more wheel travel thanks to the taller, lighter rate coil springs. To accommodate the additional height and travel, the kit contains radius arm drop brackets, improved brake lines, an adjustable track bar, and caster adjusters to improve on the stock handling.
We have found that this is really THE kit for those that "use their truck as a truck." Basically, for the owner that drives their truck pretty much everyday on paved roads, and hits up some back roads and light trails on the weekends to go hunting or camping, this is the one. While it may not have the capabilities for extreme off-road use as some of Carli's other kits, the Backcountry does handle the best under the previously mentioned conditions from what we've experienced.
REAR LEAF SPRING OPTIONS
This system is designed to be paired with a rear leaf spring upgrade to achieve the proper stance.
(after selecting an option, you can view an image of it by clicking through the images above)
-
Add-a-Pack
- Replaces the stiff overload leaf with a pack of 6 progressive leafs for a smoother ride
- Maintains original load carrying capacity
- Provides 2" of lift
-
Full Progressive Leaf Spring Kit
- Replaces stock 5 leaf design with a 12 leaf progressive design for a smoother ride
- Only a slight reduction from a standard 3/4-ton load capacity
- Rear will be 1" higher than front when paired with the 4.5″ front suspension system
SWAY BAR OPTIONS:
The sway bar geometry will need to be addressed by choosing one of the following options.
-
Extended Links With Drop Brackets
- Perfect sway bar position
- Direct Bolt-in and 100% Rebuildable
- Excellent Articulation
-
Torsion Bar With Links
- Direct fitment to Carli 4.5″ & 5.5″ lifts
- Huge ride quality improvement
- Replaces immobile factory sway bar with custom torsion bar
ADDITIONAL UPGRAGES:
If your truck has a 2-piece driveshaft, the Carrier Bearing Drop is strongly recommended.
-
Carrier Bearing Drop
- Prevents take-off shudder/driveline vibration
- Four settings to adjust your driveline angles
-
Upgraded Leaf Spring Shackles
- Large free-floating bushings
- Far better ride than factory shackles
-
Long Travel Airbags
- Long Travel Airbags let you carry heavy loads or tow without losing the smooth ride. They support the rear suspension, reduce sag under weight, and keep the ride comfortable while maintaining proper suspension travel for off-road or daily driving.
-
Upgraded Radius Arms
- Replaces flimsy stock arms with heavy duty design
- Caster adjustment from 0.5° to 2.5°
-
High Mount Steering Stabilizer
- Higher nitrogen pressure to better handle larger tires
- Designed for leveled and lifted trucks
-
Low Mount Steering Stabilizer
- Adjustable pressure and custom valving for larger tires
- Includes differential guard and clamp
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Wheels: Carli recommends a 17"-18" wheel, no more than 9" wide with 5" of backspacing
- Tires: 37", E-rated tire is recommended. Tire pressure 45psi front, 40psi rear
- Configuration: Carli 4.5" leveling systems are designed and tested on vehicles with 17"-18" wheels with 37", E-rated tires. Running stock wheels and tires or a larger wheel diameter will result in a stiffer ride.
- Add-a-Pack: Super Duties equipped with a 2″ block from the factory will require the factory 3-5/8″ block to achieve a leveled stance (Part numbers 7C3Z-5598-HB, and 7C3Z-5598-JB). Fits 3.5″ axle tube.
- Full Rear Leaf Spring Kits: Full leaf spring kits require NO BLOCKS to achieve a proper stance.
- Diesel Power Products and Carli strongly suggest the use of either options available. These options are designed to work flawlessly with the rest of your kit and, are the best way to go. However, we understand you may already have the necessary provisions and/or products to use with this kit so we give you the option to not include any leaf spring provisions.
- Diesel Power Products and Carli strongly suggest the use of either options available. These options are designed to work flawlessly with the rest of your kit and, are the best way to go. However, we understand you may already have the necessary provisions and/or products to use with this kit so we give you the option to not include any sway bar drop or Torsion Sway Bar provisions.











Description
The Backcountry 2.0 Suspension System from Carli is about leveling your truck the RIGHT way. It's designed for people seeking light to medium off-roading while still maintaining good on-road driving. Utilizing Carli SPEC 2.0″ diameter shocks tuned for slow to mid speed off road use as well as all-around comfort and ride quality while driving in town, on the highway, towing, or hauling. Carli SPEC 2.0 boasts an aluminum body, hardened steel shaft, and full rebuild-ability. The shocks contain premium 5WT oil to balance lubricity, consistent damping and the widest available range in temperature variation. Your truck will sit 4.5” higher in the front and have more wheel travel thanks to the taller, lighter rate coil springs. To accommodate the additional height and travel, the kit contains radius arm drop brackets, improved brake lines, an adjustable track bar, and caster adjusters to improve on the stock handling.
We have found that this is really THE kit for those that "use their truck as a truck." Basically, for the owner that drives their truck pretty much everyday on paved roads, and hits up some back roads and light trails on the weekends to go hunting or camping, this is the one. While it may not have the capabilities for extreme off-road use as some of Carli's other kits, the Backcountry does handle the best under the previously mentioned conditions from what we've experienced.
REAR LEAF SPRING OPTIONS
This system is designed to be paired with a rear leaf spring upgrade to achieve the proper stance.
(after selecting an option, you can view an image of it by clicking through the images above)
-
Add-a-Pack
- Replaces the stiff overload leaf with a pack of 6 progressive leafs for a smoother ride
- Maintains original load carrying capacity
- Provides 2" of lift
-
Full Progressive Leaf Spring Kit
- Replaces stock 5 leaf design with a 12 leaf progressive design for a smoother ride
- Only a slight reduction from a standard 3/4-ton load capacity
- Rear will be 1" higher than front when paired with the 4.5″ front suspension system
SWAY BAR OPTIONS:
The sway bar geometry will need to be addressed by choosing one of the following options.
-
Extended Links With Drop Brackets
- Perfect sway bar position
- Direct Bolt-in and 100% Rebuildable
- Excellent Articulation
-
Torsion Bar With Links
- Direct fitment to Carli 4.5″ & 5.5″ lifts
- Huge ride quality improvement
- Replaces immobile factory sway bar with custom torsion bar
ADDITIONAL UPGRAGES:
If your truck has a 2-piece driveshaft, the Carrier Bearing Drop is strongly recommended.
-
Carrier Bearing Drop
- Prevents take-off shudder/driveline vibration
- Four settings to adjust your driveline angles
-
Upgraded Leaf Spring Shackles
- Large free-floating bushings
- Far better ride than factory shackles
-
Long Travel Airbags
- Long Travel Airbags let you carry heavy loads or tow without losing the smooth ride. They support the rear suspension, reduce sag under weight, and keep the ride comfortable while maintaining proper suspension travel for off-road or daily driving.
-
Upgraded Radius Arms
- Replaces flimsy stock arms with heavy duty design
- Caster adjustment from 0.5° to 2.5°
-
High Mount Steering Stabilizer
- Higher nitrogen pressure to better handle larger tires
- Designed for leveled and lifted trucks
-
Low Mount Steering Stabilizer
- Adjustable pressure and custom valving for larger tires
- Includes differential guard and clamp
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Wheels: Carli recommends a 17"-18" wheel, no more than 9" wide with 5" of backspacing
- Tires: 37", E-rated tire is recommended. Tire pressure 45psi front, 40psi rear
- Configuration: Carli 4.5" leveling systems are designed and tested on vehicles with 17"-18" wheels with 37", E-rated tires. Running stock wheels and tires or a larger wheel diameter will result in a stiffer ride.
- Add-a-Pack: Super Duties equipped with a 2″ block from the factory will require the factory 3-5/8″ block to achieve a leveled stance (Part numbers 7C3Z-5598-HB, and 7C3Z-5598-JB). Fits 3.5″ axle tube.
- Full Rear Leaf Spring Kits: Full leaf spring kits require NO BLOCKS to achieve a proper stance.
- Diesel Power Products and Carli strongly suggest the use of either options available. These options are designed to work flawlessly with the rest of your kit and, are the best way to go. However, we understand you may already have the necessary provisions and/or products to use with this kit so we give you the option to not include any leaf spring provisions.
- Diesel Power Products and Carli strongly suggest the use of either options available. These options are designed to work flawlessly with the rest of your kit and, are the best way to go. However, we understand you may already have the necessary provisions and/or products to use with this kit so we give you the option to not include any sway bar drop or Torsion Sway Bar provisions.






















