Nice Tom, that is one clean undercarriage, and garage.....

 

Diesel_Brad, you've got a lot of trucks and I don't always keep them straight in your posts, but did you change from the S code to the U code in your '96? How's the ride compare among the S, U, and V code springs? Do you think there's a big difference in weight on the front of a crew cab 460 truck vs a regular cab 460?

How much lift (or not) do each of the springs alone provide?

 

In my 460 truck I just went w U codes(4800lbs). The reason being is the 460 is almost 200lbs less than the powerstroke and the V code(5200lbs) is the choice for them.
The crewcabs have quite a bit more front axle weight than a reg cab. I know when add-a-leafs are sold for a crew cab, they put 2 leafs PER pack in the front. A reg cab only get one leaf.

For a reg cab I would be looking at a T code (4400lb)

As for height difference, I dont think there is much till you go to an X code(snow plow prep 6000lb)

 

I've been doing some research into both CT Peformance's & PMF's RSKs. Which do you prefer and why? It sounds like Cary has an updated RSK which doesn't require cutting a welding or a bumper trim like the original, but it costs quite a bit more than PMF's RSK. I'm talking to Cary now on options and pricing, but I want a third party opinion from somebody who's used both.

 

I like the PMF RSK as it is a bolt in piece that did not mean removing the rear hanger. I am happy to see that SKY reworked the kit not require bumper cutting etc to used SD springs.

 

I haven't gotten details yet, but this is from an email I received from Cary today on the rear hanger:

Is there a need for this? It seems Cary is the go to guy for these swaps, so I assume he should know. I'll ask in my next email to him.

 

PMF hands down. Cary is pushing the SKY kit because he is a sky dealer. The same reason a Ford dealer wants to sell you a Ford and not a chevy.

Tom listed the reasons why a PMF kit is better than the SKY on top of the OBVIOUS price difference

 

I will also add that PMF was good to work with on getting my kit customized. I kind have a mix and match setup with the RSK from PMF and most of the rest of the parts from Cary.

 

Has anyone seen this kit on an '87-'91? I'm ok with drilling holes, but I don't like cutting stuff. Is it confirmed that it'll work with the bricknoses?

Also, does anyone have a part number for U code front springs? And B code rear springs? The B code rears are the optimal choice, right? I've got an '89 CCLB with the 460.

 

It will not bolt on to a brick. The frame in NOT boxed like the OBS

 

So the fitment should really say "Fits 87-96, 87-91 some fabrication required"

 

No, it says 92-97.

If you want to put it on a ranger some fitment is required

 

It's listed on the PMF site in the 88-97 category and your initial post says 86-97.

I know that the frames are different, and that's fine, but the information currently available says it fits, and it bolts on.

 

My bad. That was an error on my part. I'll let Trevor know about the typo on his part

 

Looking at the pics, I wonder if you could get away with just using the outside frame mounts? I'm no structural engineer, but I think not having the inside two bolts would be ok.