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Old 10-16-2009, 06:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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RSK & Super Duty Spring Swap

Well its almost finished! Just need to get the front end aligned. Can't make any serious comments on drivability until that happens. What I do like is the stance with the new set-up. The old girl was a little saggyThe job went well but the related problems seemed to take longer than the actual swap....the remounting of the front bumper, new rear spring perches, new SS brake lines, frozen rear bleeder, bent driveshaft etc. The set-up includes the 3" RSK from SKY, 5" rear ICON lift springs(eliminates rear block), new Bilsteins, SS brake lines, and adjustable trac bar. Will post the pics on webshots this weekend.

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Old 10-16-2009, 09:27 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Sweet! Congrats. You'll like the ride. Did you do the DIY tape measure alignment for your toe-in? You can get it really close.
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Congrats on the swap - I am subscribing. Look forward to the pics.
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Thanks Guys! No, I did not try to align it myself. Morgan Frame in South Amboy, New Jersey will put the truck on the frame machine to do the alignment and make sure everything is square. He also has some welding to do as my shop is not set-up to do it. The pics of the swap are online now on webshots.

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO CARYT for suppling me with the parts and technical assistance throughout the process! He is most definitely the OBS WIZ !
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How long did it take to do the swap? You said there is some welding to do, is that on the hanger or something else? One more ? did you use 250 or 350 springs in the front? Thanks for the info, looks good.
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I would say conservatively one week while at work. The related upgrades and repairs slowed us down. The rear spring perch rivets needed to be ground off and new grade 8 bolts/nuts installed. The nuts will be welded to make a rivet. Also, the drop trac bar bracket and front hanger will be welded but not solid. The front springs are "V" codes...I don't believe it matters 250 or 350.
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Truck looks good!, Couldn't see real close but it looks like the Bilsteins are upside down? I see you went with the ICONs on the rear, let me know how you like them I was considering the same as I have them on my 02 and love them.
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I saw the Bilsteins on other trucks that way. Are they designed to be mounted reservoir up?
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So you have not really gave your opinion on the ride. The ride quality live up to your expectations?

Pros & cons of the mod? I know the softer ride is the driving factor for this modification but are there any cons once it is installed. If you ever replace the stock bumper with an after market bumper brush guard combo the front shackels will be exposed quite a bit since they hang down more than they used to, correct?

Webshots look good - truck looks great! Thanks for the photos.
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Bilsteins

Yes Sir the resevoir is up.
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Truck looks good!

I was thinking of doing the RSK with V codes.
I'd like to know how the ride is on bad roads and if the pot hole impact is softer.

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So you have not really gave your opinion on the ride. The ride quality live up to your expectations?

Pros & cons of the mod? I know the softer ride is the driving factor for this modification but are there any cons once it is installed. If you ever replace the stock bumper with an after market bumper brush guard combo the front shackels will be exposed quite a bit since they hang down more than they used to, correct?

Webshots look good - truck looks great! Thanks for the photos.
The truck has not been aligned as of yet. Hopefully today or Friday. I have ordered a bumper valance from LMC Truck to cover the spring hangers. CaryT has a valance on his rig.
DUH! Thats why the markings on the shocks are upside down. I guess thats why I'm not a mechanic!
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Does any one know if you can just use the superduty springs instead of the spring hanger along with the springs? If i figure right the hanger and the reverse arch of the superduty springs will give something like 5 or 6 inch's over stock. Thats alot if you just want to run 285's or 295's, I would think.
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Does any one know if you can just use the superduty springs instead of the spring hanger along with the springs? If i figure right the hanger and the reverse arch of the superduty springs will give something like 5 or 6 inch's over stock. Thats alot if you just want to run 285's or 295's, I would think.
If you use the 3" Sky RSK and the Dana 60 SD spring conversion, you'll go up
about 4-5" total. Put 4" F350 blocks in the rear, and your truck will sit basically level. The SD springs are about 3.5" longer than the OBS springs, so you'll need to move the front hangers forward anyway. Most of the extra length on the SD springs is on the front (military wrap) side.
CaryT & SKY have a new RSK coming out very soon that will have less lift.
Not sure, but I think I've heard 1 - 1.5" vs the current 3 or 5" models.
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If you use the 3" Sky RSK and the Dana 60 SD spring conversion, you'll go up
about 4-5" total. Put 4" F350 blocks in the rear, and your truck will sit basically level. The SD springs are about 3.5" longer than the OBS springs, so you'll need to move the front hangers forward anyway. Most of the extra length on the SD springs is on the front (military wrap) side.
CaryT & SKY have a new RSK coming out very soon that will have less lift.
Not sure, but I think I've heard 1 - 1.5" vs the current 3 or 5" models.
I've heard the same thing. You'll still need some type of front hanger no matter what. My 315's(34.8") still hit the leaf spring on the drivers side before the alignment so I'm hoping it stops doing that. Otherwise I'll put the 1/4" spacers back on.
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