Brad I asked this in another thread but what size rsk kit do you have on the truck with 21" between shock mounts?

 

I do have another question, that may be a dumb one....but what about the rear springs? what if I wanted to use SD springs in the rear also??

 

IMO I would make sure that the springs you put on there are a little heavier than factory, esp if you are planning on putting bags in the back. I don't know what you have in mind for the use of the truck pulling-wise...

And welcome to FTE, you learn something new everyday.

 

thanks for the input, it does have factory f250 springs in the rear, which I would like to use SD rear springs if possible with bags. The truck will be used to pull a alum. gooseneck with a 10,000lb mini excavator in a rare occasion....I have a 2010 6.4 for my workhorse, the truck I am building is more or less a toy.

 

My 2.25" PMF RSK with V codes is 21"

My 2.25" PMF RSK with U codes is about 20"
B codes seem to work well. I have 2 trucks with these. I have heard of C codes working as well.

 

Cool. Thanks for the info Brad. Is the ride with the ucodes considerably better?

 

Most certainly. I will NOT be using V code ever again

 

Perfect. I think you've answered all my questions on this subject. Now to figure out what to do with the back

 

 

a few pics. of the truck. I just pulled the box off last night. Truck is in overall good shape. one issue I have (that I am hoping is not a frame issue) is when you are driving behind the truck the far left rear corner of the box sags like 2".....I am hoping it is a suspension problem rather than frame!!!!!! will soon find out....

 

Not trying to hijack, but where did you get the induction hood? Or did you make the scoop and weld it on?

 

That's already a clean looking truck! That looks like a great foundation to work with.

 

John,


The induction hood is from Cervini's. I love the hood but I would like a taller cowl....somewhere around $600, but it is top quality (in my book)


Nate, truck was just repainted (cheaply) about 2 years ago. it really is a good foundation but there is some minor body work to be made.

 

Skip, how much taller of a cowl? If you ever decide to get a different hood, let me know, I'd buy the one you have now, if I don't make my own cowl hood by then!