{"product_id":"carli-pathfinder-system-2023-ford-f250-f350-4x4-gas-3-0-inch","title":"Carli Pathfinder System – 2023 Ford F250\/F350 4x4 Gas – 3.0 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration and pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The listed price is the manufacturer’s starting system price in USD. Required selections and optional upgrades affect the final total. Gallery photographs may show optional components. Confirm the complete configuration and vehicle fitment before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\t\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eF250\/350 Lift Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTREMOR Lift Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRear Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.7″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.9″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShock Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTire Fitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5″ Remote Reservoir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37″ x 12.5″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur Systems are not compatible with the ONBOARD SCALES\/SMART HITCH. Modifying the ride height or spring rate will interfere with this system’s performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t\t  \u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\t\n\t\u003cp\u003eNestled between the Backcountry and Pintop, the Pathfinder system is built for Super Duty owners prioritizing on-road comfort and off-road confidence. Akin to a Backcountry on pavement and only slightly off-pace the Pintop’s dirt performance, the Pathfinder removes all strain from your daily drive while inspiring you to venture beyond the tarmac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system delivers a controlled and predictable ride for light to moderate off-road use, though it won’t stay as composed as the Pintop over aggressive, high-speed terrain. On the road, however, the Pathfinder stands out. Small and medium imperfections are absorbed with ease, creating a supple, comfortable ride that doesn’t require an aggressive driving style to feel its benefits. It’s the perfect choice for drivers who value daily comfort, but want their suspension to come alive when venturing off the pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pathfinder is equipped with Carli-SPEC 2.5” aluminum-bodied shocks finished with a hard-anodized coating for superior corrosion and scratch resistance. All billet components are black-anodized, creating a sleek, premium look straight out of the box—an aesthetic that previously cost customers over $1,200 in custom color upgrades on our King kits. Inside, we’ve spec’d a high-performance red shock oil designed to resist heat and fade, even under spirited driving, ensuring consistent damping and long-term reliability. The Pathfinder delivers unmatched on-road composure and comfort for which many are happy to sacrifice the extremes of off-road capability they’d find in our King-Shock offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Duty owners will find the Pathfinder to be the perfect middle ground. Its 2.5” diameter shock bodies provide a significant boost in oil volume—55% more piston surface area than a 2.0”—which improves heat management and extends rebuild intervals. While the Pintop excels in aggressive off-road driving, the Pathfinder is happiest soaking up rough roads and cruising comfortably without requiring more skinny-pedal to feel the damping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system is the result of over a year of development, tuning, and testing to deliver exactly what customers felt was missing: a premium 2.5” shock package that’s affordable, aesthetically premium, on-road focused, and build to withstand the rigors of HD off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe truck will sit 3.0” higher in the front and have more wheel travel thanks to the lighter rate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlisuspension.com\/product\/ford\/f250-f350\/sd-components\/2017-plus\/leveling-coil-springs-gas\/\"\u003eCarli Coil Springs\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlisuspension.com\/product\/ford\/f250-f350\/sd-components\/2017-plus\/ford-2017-adjustable-trackbar\/\"\u003eAdjustable Track Bar\u003c\/a\u003e centers the front axle and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlisuspension.com\/product\/ford\/f250-f350\/sd-components\/2017-plus\/2017-ford-leveling-front-brake-lines\/\"\u003eStainless Brake Lines\u003c\/a\u003e firm up braking and ensure there is enough line for the newfound travel. To round off the front end, we include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlisuspension.com\/product\/ford\/f250-f350\/sd-components\/2023-ford-f250-f350-components\/23-24-ford-f250-350-4x4-radius-arm-drop-brackets-3-5-lift\/\"\u003eRadius Arm Drop Brackets\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlisuspension.com\/product\/ford\/f250-f350\/sd-components\/2017-plus\/ford-4-5-lift-castershim-1\/\"\u003e1° Caster Shims\u003c\/a\u003e to correct caster and provide proper tracking. A fabricated, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlisuspension.com\/product\/ford\/f250-f350\/sd-components\/2017-plus\/ford-2017-leveling-front-bump-stop-drop\/\"\u003eHigh-Clearance Bump Stop Drop\u003c\/a\u003e to keep the springs clear from the contacting the factory bump stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front Sway Bar Geometry will need to be addressed with your choice of a Sway Bar Drop Bracket (more economical, maintains the factory Sway Bar End Links) or our Extended Sway Bar links with relocation brackets – a FAR more robust option. For those seeking the most possible ride quality, we offer our full replacement Torsion Sway Bar that lightens the most 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 replacement End Links and Torsion Sway Bar are the only options compatible with a snow-plow bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear can be outfitted with a replacement Full Progressive Spring Pack (reduces capacity to a “light” ¾-ton) or factory leaf-pack modifying Progressive Add-a-Pack (eliminates the factory block and maintains payload capacity; pairs with a rear bump stop drop). This is where the F250 and F350 are a bit different. Since 2008, the main spring packs on these two trucks is different; the F250 has a lighter rate spring pack (2 main leaf springs) than its 350 counterpart (3 main leaf springs). The F250 Add-a-Pack equipped systems are a nice improvement over stock; the F350 with the Add-a-Pack is still very stiff in the rear as the main pack doesn’t move much unless loaded. We recommend the Full Replacement Leaf Spring packs for both trucks but especially the F350 given the super-stiff factory springs. If you own an F250 built with the Tremor or high-capacity tow package, these are equipped with an F350 rear spring and should avoid the add-a-pack, as well. If capacity is a concern, an aftermarket airbag system should be installed to complement the Full Progressive Leaf Springs to restore the F350 capacity. We recommend a system that will allow the airbags to disconnect from the lower mount during suspension cycling to ensure you’re able to take advantage of all your rear suspension travel. The Full Progressive Leaf Spring Pack will shift the axle slightly forward in the wheel well to ensure maximum tire clearance for a 37” M\/T at full compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWheel and Tire:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 2.5” Ford Systems, we recommend 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. For more details, see our article on wheel and tire selection and tire pressures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlisuspension.com\/tires-and-wheels-how-do-they-affect-my-ride\"\u003eTires and Wheels: How Do They Affect My Ride?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePathfinder Base Kit Selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer two Carli-SPEC 2.5\" Shock Packages custom-tuned to specific applications for your GAS Super Duty. The Standard Pathfinder System is best for those running Progressive Add-a-Packs, Standard or HD Carli Full Progressive Leaf Springs. The \"XHD\" Pathfinder System is ONLY to be run with the XHD Leaf Springs (2,000lbs constant load).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 GAS 3.0\" LIFT PATHFINDER SYSTEM — $ 4,876.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 XHD GAS 3.0\" LIFT PATHFINDER SYSTEM — $ 4,876.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFront Sway Bar Selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*REQUIRED* - The Pathfinder System has been optimized for use with the Torsion Sway Bar; this sway bar upgrade is a HUGE ride quality upgrade. Maintaining the factory sway bar through use of the Sway Bar Drops or Extended Link Kit is only recommended for customers with snow-plows, in-bed campers or who are constantly hauling to the capacity of the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 STOCK SWAY BAR FRAME DROP BRACKET - 2.5\"\/3.5\" LIFT — $ 216.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 EXTENDED SWAY BAR END LINK \u0026amp; SWAY BAR DROP BRACKET KIT - 3.5\" — $ 801.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 TORSION SWAY BAR KIT - 2.5\"\/3.5\" LIFT WITH END LINKS — $ 1,519.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRear Leaf Spring Selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*REQUIRED* - The Pathfinder System has been optimized for use with the Full Progressive Leaf Springs. This system is also compatible with the Progressive Add-a-Packs but there will be a notable ride quality difference on and off-road as the rebound tuning is matched to the lighter Carli Leaf Springs (add-a-packs will \"bounce\" a bit more).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd-a-Packs are NOT recommended for the F350 (or any F250 equipped with the High Capacity Tow or Tremor Package).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXHD Leaf-Spring option is ONLY to be optioned with matching base kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting \"NO Rear Leaf Spring Selection\" will result in a \"floaty\" rear end and unknown height as this Carli System is optimized to the Progressive Leaf Springs; NOT the factory leaf springs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 PROGRESSIVE ADD-A-PACK - 1\" LIFT — $ 1,194.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 FULL PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1\" LIFT — $ 1,948.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 HD +1000LBS PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1\" LIFT — $ 2,520.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 XHD +2000LBS PROGRESSIVE LEAF SPRING KIT - 1\" LIFT — $ 3,034.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLeaf Spring Shackle\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the jarring ride of the Super Duty rear can be attributed to the factory vulcanized bushings in the leaf spring pack and shackle. The factory shackle is very strong BUT the design is not conducive to a smooth ride. The Carli shackle is constructed of 1\/4″ American cold-rolled steel. The mid-length gusset ensures no deflection while the serviceable bushings offer a far superior ride to the bind of the factory bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e05-26 FORD F350\/350 4X4 FABRICATED LEAF SPRING SHACKLE — $ 282.00\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e2° Pinion Shim\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED* When modifying the rear leaf springs (add-a-pack or Full Spring Pack) of the 2017+ Super Duty platform, there's a small chance you'll induce a driveline vibration around 70mph when under power from the rear driveline. These pinion shims will correct the angle to 4°-5°, ideal for our lifted applications. Although these will not be \"required\" on every truck, we've found the 4°-5° spec to be superior in our applications and these are FAR easier to install initially than correctively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e05-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 FORD PINION SHIM KIT, 2 DEGREE — $ 88.00\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAdjustable Radius Arms\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*OPTIONAL* - Icing on the cake, these arms have been completely redesigned for the 23+ Super Duty. They boast Limit Strap Protection for your Front Shocks, 1\/4\" Boxed Steel Constructions, Serviceable 17-4 Stainless Spherical Bearings and Adjustable Caster Correction up to 3.5° over stock specs to leave Death-Wobble in the rear-view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e23-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 FABRICATED RADIUS ARMS - 3.5\" LIFT — $ 1,672.00\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLow Mount Steering Stabilizer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*OPTIONAL* - Bolt in steering stabilizer which compliments a Carli, or factory, high mount stabilizer. Adjustable from 70-200 psi to run neutral (no directional influence at 70psi) or at 200psi to counter the left-hand pull inherent to tires like Nitto Trail Grapplers. Run in conjunction with the Carli High Mount for the ultimate Dual, Opposing Steering Stabilizer combination that's infinitely adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e23-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 LOW MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER KIT - WITH DIFFERENTIAL GUARD — $ 781.00\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHigh Mount Steering Stabilizer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*OPTIONAL* - Bolt in replacement for the factory stabilizer. Adjustable from 70-200 psi to run neutral (no directional influence at 70psi) or at 200psi to counter the right-hand pull inherent to tires like Toyo Mud Terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e17-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 HIGH MOUNT STEERING STABILIZER - STAINLESS STEEL - 2.5\" \u0026amp; 4.5\" LIFT — $ 482.00\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTrophy Hitch\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*OPTIONAL* - Get your over-sized spare out of your bed - crank it into the factory location and secure it with our 3-way tie-down with the Carli Trophy hitch. Boasting 16,000lbs. of capacity via the 3\" hitch receiver, direct bolt in installation, and up to a 38\" spare tire in the factory location!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e17-26 FORD F250\/350 4X4 FORD TROPHY HITCH — $ 3,324.00\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptions are listed for reference; selectable add-ons require separate store setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carlisuspension.com\/product\/ford\/f250-f350\/3-0-suspension-systems\/2023-ford-f250-f350-4x4-gas-3-0%e2%80%b3-systems\/pathfinder-system-4\/\"\u003eManufacturer product details\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Overland Xtreme","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751309099179,"sku":"CS-FLVL-PF-23-GAS-CONFIG","price":5092.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/5814\/7742\/files\/CS-FLVL-PF-23.jpg?v=1788608095","url":"https:\/\/overlandxtreme.com\/products\/carli-pathfinder-system-2023-ford-f250-f350-4x4-gas-3-0-inch","provider":"Overland Xtreme","version":"1.0","type":"link"}