I am looking for input from people that have some sort of experience with either of these companies. I am looking to lift my '02 ctd slightly to fit 35's, and also to improve the ride of this "lumberwagon" some. I think these two companies are my final two decisions. Either way, I would go with the bottom end kit from either companie. The KORE kit is about $200 more than the Carli, but it comes with a steering stabalizer, dont think the Carli does. Even though I will be going with one of their cheaper kits, its still $1300-$1500 so I want to make sure I make the right decision.

Also, I am thinking of getting the 1/2" longer trailing arms made by DT Profab. Mainly to get the tires centered in the wheel wells and give a little more fender clearance. Does anyong have these, or able to comment on their function and quality? And they should work with either the Kore or Carli suspension kits right?

 

Anyone? Thanks

 

I have an older version of the Kore Chase system. Bought through DRC several years ago. I have no complaints and would not hesitate to buy another one. However at the time Kore was the only one on the block to play with. Carli, Thuren and Lorenz were not selling their stuff at the time. Not long after that the others started to come out with their products. I would certainly take a look at the others now. I did buy some end links from Carli later on and was happy with his service as well.

 

Go to Kores race shop on their website their prices have changed significantly.

 

Prices look the same to me? Did they use to be cheaper? I see the HP series is signifigantly less than the RECON series, why is this? They do not list the HP series suspension for my '02, only for the 3rd gens.

 

I also purchase my KORE Chase system from DRC. I have been very pleased so far and would purchase the system again. One thing that I have noticed is after everything settle down - meaning the front springs that due to the weight of the Cummins that they have dropped about 3/4 of an inch from the original install. If I did it again I think I would go with KORE but would want some type of insurance on the springs. Granted I know that there will be settling - (my thoughts is they should have made the springs 3/4 - 1 inch longer to compensate which they did not do).

The ride is almost like stock but much stiffer. When corning there is much less body roll but hitting pot holes or speed bumps will bonce you around. Never tried the Carli system so can't offer any insight there.