suspension lift question - Diesel Forum

redneckabbott · 07-04-2008, 01:20 AM

I'm wanting to lift my 97 F-350 6''. I want the skyjacker lift but I'm also wanting to do the sky rsk. Would the truck set uneven with that?

STurbo90 · 07-04-2008, 02:13 AM

why not just do the Sky 5" kit? they have a 3" & 5" kit.

caryt · 07-04-2008, 08:52 AM

If you want 6" and a good ride...which you won't get with a Skyjacker kit then get a RS kit ..5" with SD V codes. Rear get Icon 5" SD lift springs. A set of properly valved Bilsteins and it will ride fantastic!

You will need: a adj track bar and new drive shafts to get that high.

My 95 is similar to what you want..just about 7" of lift.

Cary

redneckabbott · 07-04-2008, 10:21 AM

can anyone point me to a good discussion about the sd spring swap. I'm not to concerned about the ride but passengers complain enough how it is now lol. thanks

STurbo90 · 07-04-2008, 04:08 PM

if you search for "RSK" reverse shackle kit, there are more posts then you could read,

most of all the recent rsk threads include talk about the inclusion of SD springs being installed at the same time. here's one with a lot of hits.

What else do I need for RSK w/SD springs

if your just after lift, you could just do the 5" Sky RSKit,

SKY-Manufacturing

and if you decide later, could just do the modification to the kit later to add the SD springs.

socalz_prodigy · 07-04-2008, 05:32 PM

I've got the Donahoe Racing Radius Arm lift and to me that probably has the best ride quality you can get. I've got 9" on mine with the risers and it's great.

redneckabbott · 07-04-2008, 05:44 PM

I'm looking to run 35''-37'' tires no prob and with a ride height like in the pics. Would the sky 5'' and those stock sd springs with 5'' rear springs do that? I've read ALOT of posts on this and still haven't saw what I'm looking at spending. High school student here with lots of wants ya know.

These trucks are on autotrader

MJLankford · 07-04-2008, 07:35 PM

I was just out of high school when I decided to do mine. Listen to every word CaryT says. Save your money and do what he says. He invented the OBS lift kit, the right way. If you do anything else than what he says you will just be disappointed and will end up doing it that way in the end.

I also might be able to get you a close estimate to what it might cost even though I don't have 6" of lift.

Trust me,
Matt

STurbo90 · 07-05-2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redneckabbott

I'm looking to run 35''-37'' tires no prob and with a ride height like in the pics. Would the sky 5'' and those stock sd springs with 5'' rear springs do that? I've read ALOT of posts on this and still haven't saw what I'm looking at spending. High school student here with lots of wants ya know.

These trucks are on autotrader

Both of those trucks are using a Reverse shackle kit in CONJUNCTION with another lift kit. You can clearly see the hanger on the front of both trucks.

The Reverse Shackle kit only changes the mounting location of the spring eyes, so you can use it AND any suspension lift you choose at the same time.

A 5" rsk would easily clear 35's, (the 3" rsk easily clears 35's but if you wheel the truck hard the tires will probably rub the fenders a little).

caryt · 07-05-2008, 09:32 AM

Thanks Matt!

{The Reverse Shackle kit only changes the mounting location of the spring eyes, so you can use it AND any suspension lift you choose at the same time.} You will need to relocate the front hanger to use any SD lift kit, OBS kits will bolt up. A RS kit without SD springs IMO isn't worth the $$. It takes SD springs to have a truck that rides like it should.

If anyone needs help with a RS kit and SD springs change just PM me for my # Free cell calls on the weekend!

Cary

**DIESELDUTTON** · 07-05-2008, 03:04 PM

I used the 3" RSK from SKY and it worked great, I have 35's with no issues. I angled my front mount like Amberjax did and it has been fine. I believe I lost a little lift when I angled the front mount, but I didnt want to lift it alot anyway. I believe Matt angled the bracket and had some issues with the tires rubbing and thats why he did it again with the front bracket straight up and down. I would think mounting it straight up and down would be quicker and give you a little more lift, then you can cut the bumper so it is in the original location, or not. I would talk to Cary like Matt said, he will be able to tell you about drive shaft angles and all of the little things that are needed, not to mention he can get you anything you need. Good luck

Frank

gnxtc2 · 07-05-2008, 07:36 PM

I also have the 3" RSK by Sky. My front spring hangar mount is straight but did notch the bumper. I'm running "V" code fronts and "F" code rear Super Duty springs. Do a search under my name for the threads I started and I also posted the part numbers.

Also look at the pictures at the bottom of my sig.

Oh another thing, listen to Cary.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com