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1996 f250 TTB RSK bummer! Help!!

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Old 03-01-2015, 10:11 AM
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wow, they jacked you all up. geometry is horrible, and you virtually have no spring flex, its as if they inverted some of the springs just to make it work at all...if you call that "working"...and it also explains your horrible ride.


I see why the rsk doesn't work well, it puts the spring mount way too low on the back, unless you lift it a lot more the geometry will never be right.


I'd start with getting the rsk out of there and get springs to match. the ride of a lifted ttb will be so good that the rsk isn't needed anyway.


as already said, your drop bracket is too low also. if you dont want it to sit higher (it appears you wouldn't, it looks like you already have the tires you want and the ladder rack suggests work) then get that f'er out of there. you can find 1.5-2" brackets that appear as though would be the proper height for your desire.


if you want more lift, the solution is much simpler, just remove the rsk and get springs to match. I had 5 springs (2 full, 1 "almost full" intermediate, two small) in the pack on my 4" ttb lift and the ride was phenomenal, but it also fit 37's without any fender hackin so 4" would be a lil too much...you dont need anymore than that especially with less lift.


what they did to your truck is a crime. they obviously dont know any better, anyone with any experience whatsoever can look at that thing and tell that it simply doesn't work.
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 10:17 AM
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its unfortunate that you have to go through this, lifts on these trucks have been done for three decades now, and are straight forward. they tried to reinvent the wheel with whatever the hell it is theyre selling. if they wont tear it all out, and I suspect they wont without a fuss, youre gonna have to get crafty.


you have to get all of that stuff out of there in order to get the geometry correct. theres no way around it, just get a simple spring lift and bracket and you could install it yourself, but youll need to re-install factory located spring mounts and shackle location. worst case scenario, they dont play ball, then you should try to get out of the deal altogether and get your money back.
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Sjconnor1
The shop that did those leaves and is respected in the area specializes in "progressive spring packs"....

These springs were the second set that were custom done to try to make this work. The progressive spring and rsk is to make the truck ride better this is what I was told and also what I have read on line. It actually does ride slightly better than what I had before but it sits all wrong.

So if you all were me what would you do?
Anyone know a guy in southern ca who can make this right? Apparently I need a wizard level mechanic...
It is not rocket science.

Get rid of the TTB or get rid of the RSK. They do NOT work together.

Then buy a "bolt on" kit that has been around for 20+ years
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 12:14 PM
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More things to think about: is that supposed to be some sort of spring under axle setup? I've never seen one, but anything is on the table at this point...and that's the only way I see that kit working.

The rsk would also work fine if the frame was tubed up high and the shackle tops bolted through that. That'd move the mountain-high bracket they're calling the rsk to a shackle only setup 4-5 inches up, or more.... That's fab work not worth doing, but would male the rsk feasible with that small of a lift.
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
It is not rocket science.

Get rid of the TTB or get rid of the RSK. They do NOT work together.

Help me understand why you say a TTB and RSK can't work together. I'm not saying that this one works, the spring angle/bow is a big issue. But done right I don't see why it wouldn't work?


In this particular example if the front spring eye was higher so the spring can be flat/bowed down, and a angle shim between the spring and beam. Then I don't see why it wouldn't work well.
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 02:59 PM
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a ttb and RSK can work together in perfect harmony. but most of the pieces need to be custom fabricated, you can not buy off the shelf parts and expect them to work
 
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Old 03-01-2015, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BruteFord
Help me understand why you say a TTB and RSK can't work together. I'm not saying that this one works, the spring angle/bow is a big issue. But done right I don't see why it wouldn't work?


In this particular example if the front spring eye was higher so the spring can be flat/bowed down, and a angle shim between the spring and beam. Then I don't see why it wouldn't work well.

Because they don't work together. Sky even said this for YEARS, nor meracioulsly they say they do work. more like they saw they were missing out on money from TTB owners
 
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Old 03-02-2015, 12:42 PM
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This is such bull****. Selling it. Thanks for the clarity y'all.
 
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Old 03-02-2015, 01:41 PM
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They wouldn't work with ya? Wish you were closer, nice lookin truck.
 
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