Big Thanks to BlackCherry and New Carli Pathfinder 3.5” on 22’ F350

[CDUB19]

First, I wanted to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Dan for all his guidance, time, do’s on what I should and shouldn’t do. We started talking back in July and I pulled the trigger on the complete Carli Pathfinder 3.5” kit.

 

[SNKETR]

Looks good, wish i could keep my truck that clean.

 

[donmatteo]

Interesting place to mount the rear shock reservoir.

It that a pathfinder thing? I have the pintop mounted out of the way under the bed.

 

[BLACKCHERRY]

My pleasure! Always fun to nerd out and help guide the builds.

Few things from the photos above:

1. The front Brake lines should route along the front frame rail, not toward the coil. We detail that here: https://www.carlisuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CS-FORDBBL-45-17.pdf
2. The low mount stabilizer clamp is rotated too high. Loosen the bolts and roll the clamp until the stabilizer is flat and retighten. You don't want that stabilizer at an upward angle like that. Step 16 specifically: https://www.carlisuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CS-FLMSS-23.pdf
3. The track bar joints are misaligned. The heim on the axle is rotated back and the frame joint is forward. These joints need to be perpendicular to ensure maximum misalignment of both joints. The way it's setup now, the bar will bind. Instructions are here: https://www.carlisuspension.com/wp-...ions-CS-FATB-17-Ford-Adjustable-Track-Bar.pdf
4. The drag link tie-rod ends need to be parallel. The pitman arm end looks tilted forward, it's super important that these match.
5. Did that shock decal (driver's side) come from us like that? Looks applied funny. I can send you another one to correct it.

 

[securityguy]

Looks good, wish i could keep my truck that clean.

He never drives it...just a show piece.

 

[mxvet]

dang, how in the world is that 2022 that clean?

 

[mrmag00]

Looks great am patiently waiting to do the pathfinder level kit, (I think the lift would be to high for the wife) and I want to see the 3.0 shocks before I commit to the upgrade.