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CARLI 2017-22 FORDSUPER DUTY 4.5"/5.5" PATHFINDER SYSTEM - DIESEL
SKU: CS-F45-PF-17
$4,659.00USD

CARLI 2017+ FORD SUPER DUTY ADJUSTABLE TRACK BAR
SKU: CS-FATB-17

CARLI 2005+ FORD SUPER DUTY CASTER SHIM - 4.5"/5.5" - 1.0 DEGREE
SKU: CS-FCASTERSHIM-45

CARLI 2005+ FORD FRONT RESERVOIR MOUNT CARLI-SPEC 2.5"
SKU: CS-FRM-CS25

05-24 FORD F250/350 4X4 DIESEL PROGRESSIVE COIL SPRINGS - 4.5"/5.5" LIFT
SKU: CS-FMRC-05

CARLI 2017-22 FORD SUPER DUTY BRAKE LINES F/R - 4.5"/5.5"
SKU: CS-FORDBBL-45-17

CARLI 2017-22 FORD RADIUS ARM DROP BRACKETS - 4.5"/5.5"
SKU: CS-FRAD-17

17-24 FORD F250/350 4X4 FRONT BUMPSTOP DROP - 4.5"/5.5" LIFT
SKU: CS-FBDF-45-17

05-24 FORD F250/350 4X4 CARLI-SPEC 2.5" RR 4.5"/5.5" LIFT FRONT & REAR SHOCK PKG
SKU: AS-F45SPKG-CS25RR-A
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- Description
Carli Pathfinder Suspension System, designed specifically for Super Duty owners who prioritize on-road comfort without sacrificing off-road confidence. This system is the ideal middle ground, offering a smooth daily driving experience while encouraging adventure beyond the pavement.
Key Features of the Pathfinder System:
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Exceptional Ride Quality:
- The Pathfinder delivers a controlled and predictable ride for light to moderate off-road use, making it perfect for daily drives. It absorbs small to medium imperfections effortlessly, providing a plush and comfortable driving experience.
- While it may not match the Pintop’s high-speed off-road prowess, it shines on the road, allowing you to enjoy every journey without the need for aggressive driving.
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Premium Shock Design:
- Equipped with Carli-SPEC 2.5” aluminum-bodied shocks, finished with a hard-anodized coating for superior corrosion and scratch resistance.
- Features a significant boost in oil volume—55% more piston surface area than traditional 2.0” shocks—improving heat management and extending rebuild intervals.
- Filled with high-performance red shock oil designed to resist heat and fade, ensuring consistent damping and long-term reliability.
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Stylish Aesthetic:
- All billet components are black-anodized, giving you a sleek, premium look right out of the box—an upgrade that previously cost customers over $1,200 on our King kits!
Enhanced Performance Features:
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Increased Ride Height:
- The Pathfinder system raises your truck 5.5” in the front, enhancing ground clearance and wheel travel with taller, Progressive Rate Coil Springs.
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Optimized Front Geometry:
- Radius Arm Drop Brackets reset the pivot point, maintaining linear travel for the best ride possible.
- Adjustable Track Bar centers the front axle, while Stainless Brake Lines ensure proper braking performance with increased travel.
- Bump Stop Drops protect the shocks from over-compression, and Caster Shims tighten steering for improved handling.
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Sway Bar Enhancements:
- Address front sway bar geometry with your choice of a Sway Bar Drop Bracket & Carli Extended Sway Bar End Link combination or upgrade to our full replacement Torsion Sway Bar for a more compliant feel and increased articulation with minimal body roll.
Rear Suspension Options:
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Leaf Spring Configurations:
- Choose between a Full Progressive Spring Pack (reducing capacity to a “light” ¾-ton) or a Progressive Add-a-Pack that eliminates the factory block while maintaining payload capacity.
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F250 and F350 Compatibility:
- Since 2008, F250 and F350 trucks have different spring packs; the F250 features a lighter rate pack (2 main leaves) compared to the F350 (3 main leaves).
- For F350 models, we recommend the Full Replacement Leaf Spring Packs for optimal performance. If you own an F250 built with the Tremor or high-capacity tow package, avoid the add-a-pack as it may not perform well.
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Airbag System Integration:
- If capacity is a concern, consider an aftermarket airbag system to complement the Full Progressive Leaf Springs, allowing for disconnection during suspension cycling to maximize rear travel.
- The Full Progressive Leaf Spring Pack will shift the axle slightly forward for maximum tire clearance with 37” M/T tires at full compression.
Upgrade your Super Duty with the Carli Pathfinder Suspension System for a perfect blend of comfort, style, and off-road capability! 🌍✨
Wheel and Tire: 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 we DO NOT recommend running oversized tires on factory wheels. On our 4.5” Ford Systems, we recommend 17”-18” wheels, no more than 9” wide with 5” of backspacing with a 37”, E-Rated Tire. 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. For more details, see our article on wheel and tire selection and tire pressures.
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