Carli Question
Tuned
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I had everything installed at the same time, so hard to say. But if, for ex, you only put on Carli RAs I doubt you'd notice some major ride change. They are better quality than stock but are more to help correct geometry and they're also a little narrower for a bit more tire clearance. But complete with the whole Pintop level kit? Hell yeah it's an improvement!! 
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I had everything installed at the same time, so hard to say. But if, for ex, you only put on Carli RAs I doubt you'd notice some major ride change. They are better quality than stock but are more to help correct geometry and they're also a little narrower for a bit more tire clearance. But complete with the whole Pintop level kit? Hell yeah it's an improvement!!
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I had everything installed at the same time, so hard to say. But if, for ex, you only put on Carli RAs I doubt you'd notice some major ride change. They are better quality than stock but are more to help correct geometry and they're also a little narrower for a bit more tire clearance. But complete with the whole Pintop level kit? Hell yeah it's an improvement!!
I have the full 4.5 Back Country Carli lift, Just unsure of the RA just yet..
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Carli Radius Arms sure look nice but they are not adjustable. Can not justify that kind of money and be able to install a PMF Radius Arm 3 Link and be able to actually fine tune axle rotation for coil spring alignment and also provide caster alignment. Almost purchased the Carli Radius Arms to resolve a front coil spring "bow" with their Back Country System. After some research and good advice from this forum, no guarentee that the Carli Radius Arms would resolve issue. Must admitt that CJC Offroad and others said that the coil spring "bow" did not cause any problems. Just looks like crap. I'm going with PMF Radius Arms
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Just curious approximately what you guys are paying for the Carli 4.5 Pintop? With labor, radius arms, king shocks and the full package. I am being quoted around 12k which seems crazy. Wondering if that is normal and if it could possibly be worth that much cash.
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Install it yourself. I have everything they offer for the 2.5, custom remote airbag system, have rebuilt and powder coated the king shocks, and have gone thru 2 sets of tires and I don’t have 12k into it.
pintop with radius arms, sway bar
pintop with radius arms, sway bar