Power Strokes 1994-1997 Upgrades and AftermarketUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1994-1997 Ford F-Series with Power Stroke engine.
I recently bought a 95 F-350 CC Powerstroke. I am getting ready to lift the truck via a RSK and found that there was at least two companies that make the kits, ORU and SKY. Any one have any thoughts or input on these kits. I like how ORU's kit looks but I have been told that SKY's is made of thicker plating. Also it looks like they both use a different method for relocating the track bar. Thanks for any input in advance.
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95' F-350 PSD, CC, 4x4, LB, srw, auto w/4:10s, Stage 1 injectors (budget Built by DIY), 17* HPOP, Wildman Chip, Down Pipe, EBPV gone, AFE intake, Techni-Cooler, 120V IDM, Sky 3" RSK, 2" add-a-leaf on rear, Bilsteins, Weld Cheyenne 8's, BFG Mud35/12.50 on 18's
There is tons of posts regarding the RS kits and from a general observation, the Sky kit is beefier and cheaper.
The Sky kit is also available as a 3" or 5" kit, the ORU is a 3(2.5")kit.
That said I have the ORU kit, I got it before I heard of Sky, (I don't even know if they had a kit back in 2000), and I have not had any problems with it.
I appreciate any information. I tried to do a search but did not have much luck. I was also concerned about the two different methods used to relocate the track bar. Not sure if it really matters but I want to make sure I have the right set up.
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95' F-350 PSD, CC, 4x4, LB, srw, auto w/4:10s, Stage 1 injectors (budget Built by DIY), 17* HPOP, Wildman Chip, Down Pipe, EBPV gone, AFE intake, Techni-Cooler, 120V IDM, Sky 3" RSK, 2" add-a-leaf on rear, Bilsteins, Weld Cheyenne 8's, BFG Mud35/12.50 on 18's
I bought the Sky and I really do like it, nice and beefy, you can see it on the red truck pictures, teh 3" kit will fit 35"s no problem. But I have thsi feeling that teh 5" one with softer saggy springs would ride better, or like Cary will tell you use SD front springs.
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With the Sky kit did the trac bar relocate bracket work okay? Also has there been any problems with your axle and drive line angles. I noticed that ORU shows to cut the rear perches and Sky shows leaving them stock. I would think the extra 1/2" or so will help me clear 35s better. Also did you have to lengthen you sway bars? Sky didn't have anything for this and ORU did.
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95' F-350 PSD, CC, 4x4, LB, srw, auto w/4:10s, Stage 1 injectors (budget Built by DIY), 17* HPOP, Wildman Chip, Down Pipe, EBPV gone, AFE intake, Techni-Cooler, 120V IDM, Sky 3" RSK, 2" add-a-leaf on rear, Bilsteins, Weld Cheyenne 8's, BFG Mud35/12.50 on 18's
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I noticed that ORU shows to cut the rear perches and Sky shows leaving them stock. I would think the extra 1/2" or so will help me clear 35s better.
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My brother has a 97 w/the ORU kit. He didn't cut the rear spring brackets,just gives ya a little more caster and lift.He's running some 305/85-16 Buckshots on stock rims,no probs.Tires are about the size of a 35-36"
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95 F350 CC XLT,bought new as 2x Dually,owner converted to 4x4,up on 38s, Baumann TCS controlled E4OD. http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/Briansshop/
Just getting broken in, 50,000 miles!
I've been studying on this a while. I will probably end up making brackets so I can run SD springs w/o spacing the bumper.
I have looked real hard at both kits. I have a SKY in my hands. The one difference I see it that the SKY kit completely ignores the fact that it drops the rear of the spring 4" with the new shackle, but only drops the front 2", thus resulting in a 4" lift but at what caster change? The ORU drops the rear of the spring 3" since you drill new holes. I don't know if there is a right and wrong between the two, but I do wonder about the effect on the caster?
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Mine: 91 F250 Reg Cab 4x4 5spd 7.3IDI 4.10LS 145,000 miles. Banks Sidewinder 92 D60 F axle w 97 brakes and Powerlock. Lift: about 4" over stock 250. 33x12.50x16.5 Pro Comp MTs Magnaflow 12" muffler. Sees dirt everyday. Used to haul hay, wood, feed cows, check fence.
Hers: 96F250 CCSB 7.3 PSD 4x4 5spd 3.55 LS 190,000 miles. Puchased 7/03, Looked for a 5spd CCSB for a year!Dana 60 front axle, at stock F350 height (for now) Energy Poly bushings, Bilsteins, 305/70/16 Pro Comps on 16x10 Weld Outbacks, AFE Pro7,TYMAR 3x3.5x4 downpipe,TYMAR 5" straightpipe, gutted EBV, IH Non EBV pedistal,New Alliant AC Injectors,(stage 1)Cal reg kit, SBC Con O clutch, permenent clutch bushing fix, AC mod with a different twist, AMP Powersteps with custom brackets and wiring(one of 2 OBS trucks with them according to AMP) Line of Fire. Sees dirt everyday.
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I have a SKY as well...I think the sky is still quite a bit cheaper, and from what I have seen, like you mentioned, made with a little beefier stock metal...had mine on for a couple years no problems, no special cutting, etc...I did lengthen my sway bar links, and also put on a drop pitman arm to minimize bump steer...I recently switched back to a stock bumper vs. ranch hand, and I had to trim about 3/4"
off the stock chrome bumper edges to clear my 35's, I guess I could have shimmed it out
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1997 F350 CC 4x4 Auto
a little over 400 at the rear wheels
thanks to Wildman, Bean, Cass, Luke and Visa
I installed the Sky RSK with SD springs. To address some of the concerns:
No change in castor angle. I measured both before and after and it was within a half degree.
I did not use the track bar drop down bracket, since I already had a Superlift bracket. No I did not need the adjustable track bar. It was less than 1/4 inch of where it should have been naturally.
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Briansshop,
I noticed on your trucks pics you have what looks like a reversal kit. Which one are you running?
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Yea,I have the ORU also. If I were doing it again,I'd prob get the Sky.Just like the looks better,stronger.
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95 F350 CC XLT,bought new as 2x Dually,owner converted to 4x4,up on 38s, Baumann TCS controlled E4OD. http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/Briansshop/
Just getting broken in, 50,000 miles!
I am looking to do this on mine, for the people that have done this on their trucks, NON SUPER DUTY SPRINGS, factory ones, what is the center of the hub to bottom of the fender? I would like to see if I will have more or less lift than my 4" skyjacker springs.
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1997 F250 Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 Auto 4" skyjacker lift 130K Dana 60 Front 4" Straight pipe lost kitty 5" Silverline tip Factory Alcoas on 315/75/16 All Terrains
I have the ORU and havent had any troubles. Because I have a "mini kit" in there, my stock track bar didnt line up, so I built one on heims. works well and locates the front end where it should be. With the RSK and mini kit it's really close to the same height as the 4" rancho springs I had before.
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1996 F350 Crew cab, Long Bed, SRW, 4x4, 153k mi.
Suspension:
ORU shackle reverse kit with Deaver "Mini Kit" and single Bilsteins
custom track bar on heims
warn premium hubs
Stock height rear with Bilsteins and traction bars
BFG 315/70/17 at's on Chrome Forged American Racing Moab's
Engine Mods:
aFe intake with Outerwear
Hypermax Intercooler
3" downpipe, 4" exhaust
Triple gauge pod with Autometer's
superchips 60hp
Other:
BD cool down Timer
Mag-Hytec Trans pan and rear diff cover
big trans cooler
HID driving lights in the bumper
Alpine, Boston, Orion Stereo
Powerslot cryos, Hawk pads, Stainless lines (sitting in garage)
wish list:
rear disc kit
line-X
Air Bags
Leather interior
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