CJC calls tremor an appearance package and slaps 10k of parts on it..
My opinion is the Tremor package is very similar to the backcountry package in real life. Except considering what you get for the Tremor package it’s a better financial deal *if* you stop there.
I previously owned a 2006 CC LB 6.0 with 35” Toyo’s and had the commuter plus rear shocks. Essentially the backcountry kit. Comparing the ride between that and the tremor on road and off they are very similar. We thrashed both trucks hard. Tested both empty (sans camp gear) and towing 5k in a rough off-road scenario. Mud, dirt, fire roads, steep, ruts, etc.
The decision to get the carli pkg I chose came down to not wantIng to compromise payload. I wanted to use the truck as a truck not an off-road empty play toy. Carli advised this package. I bought it from CjC. Local Austin shop installed (AB&T)
The tremor nails its intended use case - Get some off-road manners and not compromise payload/towing.
Would 5k of carli improve the tremor? If you use it as a truck - no. If you use it as a off-road toy - yes. Would 10k? Yes rear leaf Changes with airbags and you are starting to be able to do it all.
Should you upgrade your tremor to carli? Not if you care about payload/tow. You already paid for a good upgrade - roughly the backcountry level of carli.
Is Carli better than Tremor? Ymmv but not until a very high price point is Carli better. Call it 10k (plus install).
With Tremor or Backcountry Carli - If you are empty and the rear is harsh, put 500# in the bed. You will laugh how much it helps.
Also moving from 33” tires to 35” tires on the 6.0 itself made a huge ride difference, then further playing with pressures.
It also appears some folks are getting a bit of luck dampening using sumo springs in the front. I have not tried them.
Just to be clear, yes, I am comparing a 6.0 LB to 7.3 SB tremor. But I did get to test essentially back to back. The ride and overall handling is very similar. My brother has a Ram with full Carli with airbags and yeah that’s amazing and 12k of suspension.
I hope this helps frame carli vs tremor thinking just a bit. The vendors get aggressive and sometimes real world experience and neutral options can help.
My opinion is the Tremor package is very similar to the backcountry package in real life. Except considering what you get for the Tremor package it’s a better financial deal *if* you stop there.
I previously owned a 2006 CC LB 6.0 with 35” Toyo’s and had the commuter plus rear shocks. Essentially the backcountry kit. Comparing the ride between that and the tremor on road and off they are very similar. We thrashed both trucks hard. Tested both empty (sans camp gear) and towing 5k in a rough off-road scenario. Mud, dirt, fire roads, steep, ruts, etc.
The decision to get the carli pkg I chose came down to not wantIng to compromise payload. I wanted to use the truck as a truck not an off-road empty play toy. Carli advised this package. I bought it from CjC. Local Austin shop installed (AB&T)
The tremor nails its intended use case - Get some off-road manners and not compromise payload/towing.
Would 5k of carli improve the tremor? If you use it as a truck - no. If you use it as a off-road toy - yes. Would 10k? Yes rear leaf Changes with airbags and you are starting to be able to do it all.
Should you upgrade your tremor to carli? Not if you care about payload/tow. You already paid for a good upgrade - roughly the backcountry level of carli.
Is Carli better than Tremor? Ymmv but not until a very high price point is Carli better. Call it 10k (plus install).
With Tremor or Backcountry Carli - If you are empty and the rear is harsh, put 500# in the bed. You will laugh how much it helps.
Also moving from 33” tires to 35” tires on the 6.0 itself made a huge ride difference, then further playing with pressures.
It also appears some folks are getting a bit of luck dampening using sumo springs in the front. I have not tried them.
Just to be clear, yes, I am comparing a 6.0 LB to 7.3 SB tremor. But I did get to test essentially back to back. The ride and overall handling is very similar. My brother has a Ram with full Carli with airbags and yeah that’s amazing and 12k of suspension.
I hope this helps frame carli vs tremor thinking just a bit. The vendors get aggressive and sometimes real world experience and neutral options can help.
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