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2005 Chevrolet 6.6L Duramax LLY
SKU #: CS-FLVL-EV25-17-17-19 MPN #: CS-FLVL-EV25-17

Carli 2.5" Lift E-Venture Suspension System 17-19 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke

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How can you make the world's best suspension leveling kit even better? Easy, make it tuneable to any road (or off-road) conditions with the flip of a switch. What? Yes, you read that right, an electronically controlled suspension system. Carli Suspension has teamed up with SDi to offer Carli spec'ed shocks that are electronically controlled via an interface that is mounted inside of the cab. The E-Venture system stays two steps ahead of the driver thanks to data input from a provided engine mounted sensor and factory sensors via the OBDII port. The in-cab mounted “Brain” of this system processes the information through a proprietary algorithm. Thanks to this cornucopia of electronic goodness, the E-Venture System reads and reacts the terrain 250 times per second. The resulting ride is the Best. The “best” is an absolute statement… On road? Off Road? Gravel? Rutted, pot-hole filled unmaintained lease roads? Yes… Yes to all of it. The systems takes the capability of a 2.5″ Shock well beyond the threshold anyone has come to expect! CARLI / SDI TUNED 2.5" SHOCKS The shocks themselves are top-tier construction. Hard-anodized aluminum bodies and reservoirs paired with 17-4 stainless shock shafts will stand the test of time and elements. Billet rod ends house Teflon lined bearings to ensure industry leading performance and longevity. ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT The “Brain” of the system is the ECU (Electronic Control Unit). The ECU Harness uses a large OEM-style connector with a rocker linkage to ensure it remains secured once fastened. Carli played with a few mounting locations during the initial R&D process and the heat-cycling of the initial under-hood location proved detrimental to the ECU’s operable temperature range. To alleviate this issue, they redesigned the harness to accommodate an in-cab mounting location (under the driver’s seat) and completely solved the issue. EXTENSION HARNESSES The ECU Harness is home to the connectors for the 4 harnesses in the system that allow all transmission of power and data. All connectors are unique to ensure connections to the ECU can’t be mixed up. Front Shock Harness: Male connection on the harness, Female on ECU harness. Connects 2 front shocks to the ECU. Rear Shock Harness: Female connection on harness, Male on ECU harness. Connects 2 rear shocks to the ECU. Power Harness: Wires power and ground for the system and includes a fuse tap to indicate ignition power to the system. Communication Harness: OBDII, Touch Screen, and IMU Sensor Connections all feed into ECU. SENSORS Via the communication harness, the ECU accesses data from the engine mounted IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). This unit senses any change in pitch/roll of the vehicle. The data from this IMU combines with information gathered from the OBDII port (Brake Pressure, RPM, Steering Angle, Throttle, etc.) to anticipate changes in chassis movement. Subsequently, it firms and softens the shocks where necessary to maintain a chassis that’s as level as possible. TOUCH SCREEN The most important part of the interface is the one with which you interact. SDI put in a TON of work here to ensure a user-friendly interface with clean integration, and Carli worked with them to take it a step further. The bracket and touch screen mount in place of the bottom grab-handle bolt cover placing the touch screen both visible and out of the way. Also provided is a longer bolt to secure the screen. This location allows for clean routing of the wiring harness that feeds the touch screen without the need to trim the grab handle or weather-stripping. CARLI MODES Carli worked with SDI to refine the drive modes, wanting to increase the seat-of-the pants change between each mode. Offered on the E-Venture System are Mountain (Rock-Crawl), Street and Desert Modes. This is in order from softest/least sensitive to most controlled/active. These modes have been EXTENSIVELY refined; there’s nothing standard about them. All you need to do is select the mode and the system will activate the profile instantaneously. Within each of the above modes, users can refine the ride to their taste and it will auto-save the profile. There are adjustments for the front and rear shocks independently to increase control or comfort within each of the drive modes. Carli tuned and refined their own recommended settings to be centered on ALL drive modes but that doesn’t mean you won’t prefer to run the front in the center of the adjustment and rear all the way toward comfort. Point is, it’s completely up to you! PRO MODE This mode takes it a step further for those that like to get nerdy. This mode allows users to adjust the Pitch, Roll, Brake, Throttle and Steering Response. Don’t worry, if your curiosity gets ahead of your knowledge or you failed to track your changes, there's a “Restore Default” setting. OPERATING SCREEN While driving, the screen is defaulted to your interface showing the real-time correction at each corner. Numerical values between 0-10 show the adjustment intensity. You’ll notice these numbers change in speed of correction and amount of correction as the drive modes are altered. Swipe the screen to the right and you’ll find the roll/pitch read-out indicating the data being fed by the IMU. This screen is also dimmable to a few different brightness to avoid distraction for those long, late-night drives where you won’t be looking at the touch screen. HAULING Arguably the most handy feature is the Rear Load Adjustment. This gives the user incremental control over the rear dampers. When loaded, the rear can be adjusted to find the balance of comfort and support, or even max the rear support to prioritize load support. This adjustment makes a huge difference in the rear control when loaded; this will likely be the most championed feature. BASE KIT The truck will sit 2.5” higher in the front (1.5″ if it’s a Tremor) and have more wheel travel thanks to the lighter rate Carli Coil Springs. The Adjustable Track Bar centers the front axle and Stainless Brake Lines firm up braking and ensure there is enough line for the newfound travel. To round off the front end, also included are Caster Shims to tighten the steering and a fabricated, High-Clearance Bump Stop Drop to keep the springs clear from contacting the factory bump stop.The E-Venture system has been optimized to run with a Carli Torsion Sway Bar; this is highly recommended as it lightens the most commonly neglected spring rate – the factory sway bar. From the Torsion Sway bar upgrade, one can expect a far more compliant feel and increased articulation with only slightly more body roll. The rear should be optioned with the replacement Full Progressive Spring Pack (reduces capacity to a “light” 3/4-ton) for optimal performance. WHEEL AND TIRE FITMENT Factory Wheels SHOULD NOT be run with oversized tires. They’re known to rub the radius arm, sway bar and most concerning – Brake Lines. Factory tires and factory wheels will work without issue but it is not recommended running oversized tires on factory wheels. For this kit, Carli recommends 17”-18” wheels, no more than 9” wide with 5.5” of backspacing with Carli Fabricated Radius Arms or 5” Backspace with factory arms; 5” will require a bit more trimming. Tires, 37×12.5” will fit with some trimming; 35” will likely fit without trimming. The more rubber, the better the small bump compliance will be at proper inflation pressures. The ride will firm up as you go larger in wheel diameter. CARLI UPGRADE ADD-ONS SWAY BAR END LINK KIT SPECIFICATIONS: Extended length to accommodate leveled trucks 17-4 stainless steel, greasable and fully rebuildable Excellent Articulation Only works on Carli leveling kits TORSION SWAY BAR KIT SPECIFICATIONS: Direct Fitment to Carli leveling lifts Replaces immobile factory sway bar with custom torsion bar Huge ride quality improvement Includes drop brackets and sway bar links ADD-A-PACK LEAF SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS: Eliminates the factory block Supplied with bump stop drops, u-bolts and hardware Pairs to Carli leveling lifts, provides 1/2"-1" high rear stance Load capacity is maintained, ride quality is improved STANDARD PROGRESSIVE LEAF PACK SPECIFICATIONS: Block eliminating Includes new u-bolts and rear bump stop drops Provides a 1/2" rear high stance to Carli leveling suspension system 37" tire fitment HEAVY DUTY PROGRESSIVE LEAF PACK SPECIFICATIONS: Block eliminating Designed for those with 1,000lbs in the bed Includes new u-bolts and rear bump stop drops Provides a 1" rear high stance on matching 2.5" leveling suspension systems 37" tire fitment LEAF SPRING SHACKLE SPECIFICATIONS: Greasable and rebuildable Far better ride than factory shackle 1/4" steel construction Fits factory and Carli springs EXTENSION HARNESS SPECIFICATIONS: Fitment: E-Venture Shock Package 24" extension harness for rear shock connections Only required on: Crew Cab Long Bed Trucks and Super Crew Long Bed Trucks FABRICATED RADIUS ARMS SPECIFICATIONS: 0.5°-2.5° of adjustable Caster correction 3/16 constructive, fully internal gusseted with 1/2" additional tire clearance 12" limit straps kit included 17-4 stainless spherical joint for longevity and bind free cycling HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER SPECIFICATIONS: Inside the Carli stainless stabilizer Long lasting performance and appearance Bolt in replacement for OEM stabilizer Works on leveled and lifted trucks ONLY Not compatible with drop pitman arms LOW MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER SPECIFICATIONS: Inside the Carli stainless stabilizer Custom valved for larger tires, adjustable nitrogen pressure Includes differential guard and clamp Combines with high mount stabilizer for opposing setup NO LEAF SPRING OPTION NOTES: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. NO SWAY BAR OPTION NOTES: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.

How can you make the world's best suspension leveling kit even better? Easy, make it tuneable to any road (or off-road) conditions with the flip of a switch. What? Yes, you read that right, an electronically controlled suspension system. Carli Suspension has teamed up with SDi to offer Carli spec'ed shocks that are electronically controlled via an interface that is mounted inside of the cab. The E-Venture system stays two steps ahead of the driver thanks to data input from a provided engine mounted sensor and factory sensors via the OBDII port. The in-cab mounted “Brain” of this system processes the information through a proprietary algorithm. Thanks to this cornucopia of electronic goodness, the E-Venture System reads and reacts the terrain 250 times per second. The resulting ride is the Best. The “best” is an absolute statement… On road? Off Road? Gravel? Rutted, pot-hole filled unmaintained lease roads? Yes… Yes to all of it. The systems takes the capability of a 2.5″ Shock well beyond the threshold anyone has come to expect!

CARLI / SDI TUNED 2.5" SHOCKS

The shocks themselves are top-tier construction. Hard-anodized aluminum bodies and reservoirs paired with 17-4 stainless shock shafts will stand the test of time and elements. Billet rod ends house Teflon lined bearings to ensure industry leading performance and longevity.

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

The “Brain” of the system is the ECU (Electronic Control Unit). The ECU Harness uses a large OEM-style connector with a rocker linkage to ensure it remains secured once fastened. Carli played with a few mounting locations during the initial R&D process and the heat-cycling of the initial under-hood location proved detrimental to the ECU’s operable temperature range. To alleviate this issue, they redesigned the harness to accommodate an in-cab mounting location (under the driver’s seat) and completely solved the issue.

EXTENSION HARNESSES

The ECU Harness is home to the connectors for the 4 harnesses in the system that allow all transmission of power and data. All connectors are unique to ensure connections to the ECU can’t be mixed up.

  • Front Shock Harness: Male connection on the harness, Female on ECU harness. Connects 2 front shocks to the ECU.
  • Rear Shock Harness: Female connection on harness, Male on ECU harness. Connects 2 rear shocks to the ECU.
  • Power Harness: Wires power and ground for the system and includes a fuse tap to indicate ignition power to the system.
  • Communication Harness: OBDII, Touch Screen, and IMU Sensor Connections all feed into ECU.
  • SENSORS

    Via the communication harness, the ECU accesses data from the engine mounted IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit). This unit senses any change in pitch/roll of the vehicle. The data from this IMU combines with information gathered from the OBDII port (Brake Pressure, RPM, Steering Angle, Throttle, etc.) to anticipate changes in chassis movement. Subsequently, it firms and softens the shocks where necessary to maintain a chassis that’s as level as possible.

    TOUCH SCREEN

    The most important part of the interface is the one with which you interact. SDI put in a TON of work here to ensure a user-friendly interface with clean integration, and Carli worked with them to take it a step further. The bracket and touch screen mount in place of the bottom grab-handle bolt cover placing the touch screen both visible and out of the way. Also provided is a longer bolt to secure the screen. This location allows for clean routing of the wiring harness that feeds the touch screen without the need to trim the grab handle or weather-stripping.

    CARLI MODES

    Carli worked with SDI to refine the drive modes, wanting to increase the seat-of-the pants change between each mode. Offered on the E-Venture System are Mountain (Rock-Crawl), Street and Desert Modes. This is in order from softest/least sensitive to most controlled/active. These modes have been EXTENSIVELY refined; there’s nothing standard about them. All you need to do is select the mode and the system will activate the profile instantaneously.

    Within each of the above modes, users can refine the ride to their taste and it will auto-save the profile. There are adjustments for the front and rear shocks independently to increase control or comfort within each of the drive modes. Carli tuned and refined their own recommended settings to be centered on ALL drive modes but that doesn’t mean you won’t prefer to run the front in the center of the adjustment and rear all the way toward comfort. Point is, it’s completely up to you!

    PRO MODE

    This mode takes it a step further for those that like to get nerdy. This mode allows users to adjust the Pitch, Roll, Brake, Throttle and Steering Response. Don’t worry, if your curiosity gets ahead of your knowledge or you failed to track your changes, there's a “Restore Default” setting.

    OPERATING SCREEN

    While driving, the screen is defaulted to your interface showing the real-time correction at each corner. Numerical values between 0-10 show the adjustment intensity. You’ll notice these numbers change in speed of correction and amount of correction as the drive modes are altered. Swipe the screen to the right and you’ll find the roll/pitch read-out indicating the data being fed by the IMU. This screen is also dimmable to a few different brightness to avoid distraction for those long, late-night drives where you won’t be looking at the touch screen.

    HAULING

    Arguably the most handy feature is the Rear Load Adjustment. This gives the user incremental control over the rear dampers. When loaded, the rear can be adjusted to find the balance of comfort and support, or even max the rear support to prioritize load support. This adjustment makes a huge difference in the rear control when loaded; this will likely be the most championed feature.

    BASE KIT

    The truck will sit 2.5” higher in the front (1.5″ if it’s a Tremor) and have more wheel travel thanks to the lighter rate Carli Coil Springs. The Adjustable Track Bar centers the front axle and Stainless Brake Lines firm up braking and ensure there is enough line for the newfound travel. To round off the front end, also included are Caster Shims to tighten the steering and a fabricated, High-Clearance Bump Stop Drop to keep the springs clear from contacting the factory bump stop.


    The E-Venture system has been optimized to run with a Carli Torsion Sway Bar; this is highly recommended as it lightens the most commonly neglected spring rate – the factory sway bar. From the Torsion Sway bar upgrade, one can expect a far more compliant feel and increased articulation with only slightly more body roll.

    The rear should be optioned with the replacement Full Progressive Spring Pack (reduces capacity to a “light” 3/4-ton) for optimal performance.

    WHEEL AND TIRE FITMENT

    Factory Wheels SHOULD NOT be run with oversized tires. They’re known to rub the radius arm, sway bar and most concerning – Brake Lines. Factory tires and factory wheels will work without issue but it is not recommended running oversized tires on factory wheels. For this kit, Carli recommends 17”-18” wheels, no more than 9” wide with 5.5” of backspacing with Carli Fabricated Radius Arms or 5” Backspace with factory arms; 5” will require a bit more trimming. Tires, 37×12.5” will fit with some trimming; 35” will likely fit without trimming. The more rubber, the better the small bump compliance will be at proper inflation pressures. The ride will firm up as you go larger in wheel diameter.

    CARLI UPGRADE ADD-ONS

    SWAY BAR END LINK KIT SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Extended length to accommodate leveled trucks
    • 17-4 stainless steel, greasable and fully rebuildable
    • Excellent Articulation
    • Only works on Carli leveling kits
    TORSION SWAY BAR KIT SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Direct Fitment to Carli leveling lifts
    • Replaces immobile factory sway bar with custom torsion bar
    • Huge ride quality improvement
    • Includes drop brackets and sway bar links
    ADD-A-PACK LEAF SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Eliminates the factory block
    • Supplied with bump stop drops, u-bolts and hardware
    • Pairs to Carli leveling lifts, provides 1/2"-1" high rear stance
    • Load capacity is maintained, ride quality is improved
    STANDARD PROGRESSIVE LEAF PACK SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Block eliminating
    • Includes new u-bolts and rear bump stop drops
    • Provides a 1/2" rear high stance to Carli leveling suspension system
    • 37" tire fitment
    HEAVY DUTY PROGRESSIVE LEAF PACK SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Block eliminating
    • Designed for those with 1,000lbs in the bed
    • Includes new u-bolts and rear bump stop drops
    • Provides a 1" rear high stance on matching 2.5" leveling suspension systems
    • 37" tire fitment
    LEAF SPRING SHACKLE SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Greasable and rebuildable
    • Far better ride than factory shackle
    • 1/4" steel construction
    • Fits factory and Carli springs
    EXTENSION HARNESS SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Fitment: E-Venture Shock Package
    • 24" extension harness for rear shock connections
    • Only required on: Crew Cab Long Bed Trucks and Super Crew Long Bed Trucks
    FABRICATED RADIUS ARMS SPECIFICATIONS:
    • 0.5°-2.5° of adjustable Caster correction
    • 3/16 constructive, fully internal gusseted with 1/2" additional tire clearance
    • 12" limit straps kit included
    • 17-4 stainless spherical joint for longevity and bind free cycling
    HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Inside the Carli stainless stabilizer
    • Long lasting performance and appearance
    • Bolt in replacement for OEM stabilizer
    • Works on leveled and lifted trucks ONLY
    • Not compatible with drop pitman arms
    LOW MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER SPECIFICATIONS:
    • Inside the Carli stainless stabilizer
    • Custom valved for larger tires, adjustable nitrogen pressure
    • Includes differential guard and clamp
    • Combines with high mount stabilizer for opposing setup
    NO LEAF SPRING OPTION NOTES:
    • 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.
    NO SWAY BAR OPTION NOTES:
    • 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.
    Manuals and Guides
    QUICK SPECS:
    • Lift Height: 2.5"
    • Front Travel: 8"
    • Rear Travel: 13"
    • Shock Diameter: 2.5"
    • Tire Fitment: 37" x 12.5"
    About Carli Suspension
    CARLI SUSPENSION KITS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS

    Yeah, we know Sage Carli can launch a full sized truck over nearly any obstacle. If you are into Baja racing, everyone knows by now that Carli Suspension is the name to go with. What you may not realize is that Carli has a suspension kit for your needs too. You probably don't care anything about having your expensive truck go air born, but you do want the best performance out of your suspension for your application. Carli Starter and Commuter 2.0 systems are designed to give you the best possible street manners compared to any other system on the market while providing ample room for the larger tires you want. Potholes disappear, you find yourself building speed on corners and washboard, and that's just when you are on the way to work. Now imagine heading out to feed the cows WITHOUT hitting your head on the headliner. Imagine coming back from your hunting trip WITHOUT needing a trip to the chiropractor. Take another look at Carli Suspension. It's not all about Baja. It's about YOUR truck and what you do with it. Stop by, we'll give you a ride and show you what you're missing. Just bring the checkbook and permission from the boss! One ride and you'll be hooked!

    CARLI KITS

    The entire engineering philosophy behind Carli aims to offer the real world Dodge Ram and Ford SuperDuty a suspension system that drastically increases the street drive of the vehicle while offering incredible off-road characteristics. So far, Sage Carli's suspension systems are the only option available where you don't have to compromise.

    Carli products are designed to meet the expectations of both the daily street driver and the most extreme avid off road enthusiast. From the urban streets to the most remote places, Carli products will far exceed all your expectations. The easiest way to put this into perspective is that Carli truly builds suspension systems for the enthusiast....the person who truly LOVES their truck and wants to upgrade it with the most thought out, tasteful upgrades on the market. No, this type of individual isn't going to head to Napa to pickup a new track bar. They're going to research the best possible track bar on the market and go that route. Carli Suspension is truly a brand for enthusiasts, featuring products that are built by enthusiasts. Just watch any of Carli Suspension's videos and you'll understand why they have such a passion for their products.

    Stock production trucks are built mainly to keep costs down. From a truck enthusiast's point of view these standards simply are not acceptable. From people looking to get a better ride with a more aggressive stance to people looking to get some serious off road performance, Carli understands the needs of these enthusiasts. This is epitomized by the ever growing list of satisfied customers. Carli Suspensions relentless pursuit of producing the best performing suspension systems is something that can be felt every time a customer drives their truck. Carli wouldnt have it any other way.

    CARLI COMPONENTS

    You know, its not always about a complete suspension. In fact, some of our best selling Carli products are things like a track bar, Carli ball joints, shocks, coil springs, and more. Maybe you've got a clunk in your front end that has been nailed down to being from a worn out track bar bushing and you did your research (mentioned above) and found out that the best track bar for your Ram or Ford is from Carli, so you buy that one. Or maybe you want a better ride, but only want to replace the coil springs for now. No problem. Sure, Carli is centered around their entire systems, but nearly all of their components can be used interchangeably on a stock height truck or one with an existing leveling or lift kit. We do our best to make note of any fitment requirements on each product page, but if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and ask, we're happy to help.

    Here at Diesel Power Products we only want to sell the best and lets face it, the stock Ram and Ford suspension needs help. Your stock suspension system is designed to be adequate and nothing more. Carli not only makes the ride of your truck better, it makes it safer. Whether you are towing a trailer on the interstate or doing a little off-road adventure, we will attest that you'll be more than satisfied by upgrading to Carli.

    Video
    Diesel Talk | Carli Suspension Kits Explained
    Tyler from Carli Suspension sits down with Tyler from Diesel Power Products to explain the differences between Carli’s various suspension kits. From the entry-level Commuter system to the mid-tier Backcountry, and all the way to the high-performance Dominator kit, youll get a detailed look at what each option offers. Whether youre after improved street comfort, off-road capability, or a suspension that can handle it all, this breakdown will help you choose the right kit for your build.