I have been thinking about doing this mod mostly for the added lift, I was wondering what the pros and cons were,where to get them etc.
I'm not going to attempt making them myself I would rathe buy them mostly for saftey reasons due to my abilities of fabrication.
Any replies would be appreciated
Larry
I've used the add a leaf before on a previous truck and did not like the ride at all, from what I am gathering the RSK dosen't have the same effect on the ride.
Re: positives and negatives of reverse shackle kits
Larry,I'm running the one from Off Road Unlim. and Sky Man. makes one also.If the Sky one was out when I did mine I prob would have done their's,it looks pretty beefy.No probs w/ mine though. Can't think of any cons. It's an easy job,just drilling some holes.And you'll be way happier than that add-a-leaf.
Brian
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95 F350 CC XLT,bought new as 2x Dually,owner converted to 4x4,open intake,SD IC,1.0 Housing,Pedestal Mod,Gutted EBPV,dp,5"no muff, Baumann TCS controlled e4od,"I LOVE that thing"!,Baumann VB kit,UCC Custom Billet T/C-VERY low stall speed,Mag-Hytec pan,dual True-Cools,remote filter,3 pos.T/C lock-up switch w/LED,Elec.fans on trans.& engine w/Derale adj.stats,Gauges,Kingpin D60 w/Lock Right,Detroit Locker in the 10.25,4.88s,4" Nat. springs w/ORU-SRK in fr.,crossover steering,10" Atlas springs in rear-no blocks!,Bilstein 5100s,38" PJ Dirt Grips on 16x12" M/T Classic Locks w/Centramatic balancers,Warn hubs,Powerslot rotors,Hawk pads,Can-Back canvas top.
Re: positives and negatives of reverse shackle kits
IMO the RS kit helps a little but the adition of SD springs is what makes OBS trucks ride like the SD's. I wouldn't even think of adding a RS kit without the Sd springs.
Cary
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95 f250 4x4 xlt Excab Lb. white, BTS Trans, 4.10ls, Dana 60, ORU RS kit DR 4"front 5" reas springs!, Bilsteins, Centerline 18x9", 37" Toyo MT's,H2e, Tapercore IC,3" Billet intakes, Tymar 4" exhaust,intake and HX mod,Beans 2's, Stealth and Fuel system and DI studs, JS's IDM mod, TW 4 pos chip,TSM Rear Disks, 198k miles.
2004 EB 4x4 6.0 X born 05/18/04
white, LS,premier group, tow package, dvd. centerline 18x9" w/ 35" Toyo MT's, Edge 4.5" Lift, V's & custom B codes 37k miles 3rd turbo 6 5150 Specialy valved Bilsteins!
1976 EB Exploration daily driver
1971 EB Hard Core Crawler
2006 Yamaha FJR1300
2005 Suzuki King Quad
Re: positives and negatives of reverse shackle kits
I can hear ya! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img], Tons of posts in the last 2-3 pages...check them out and you'll find all the answers.
cary
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95 f250 4x4 xlt Excab Lb. white, BTS Trans, 4.10ls, Dana 60, ORU RS kit DR 4"front 5" reas springs!, Bilsteins, Centerline 18x9", 37" Toyo MT's,H2e, Tapercore IC,3" Billet intakes, Tymar 4" exhaust,intake and HX mod,Beans 2's, Stealth and Fuel system and DI studs, JS's IDM mod, TW 4 pos chip,TSM Rear Disks, 198k miles.
2004 EB 4x4 6.0 X born 05/18/04
white, LS,premier group, tow package, dvd. centerline 18x9" w/ 35" Toyo MT's, Edge 4.5" Lift, V's & custom B codes 37k miles 3rd turbo 6 5150 Specialy valved Bilsteins!
1976 EB Exploration daily driver
1971 EB Hard Core Crawler
2006 Yamaha FJR1300
2005 Suzuki King Quad
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