Ok, back on this subject again. I have this truck in my yard now. And, am fixing to start ordering parts, and tinkering with it. I have looked at both the Sky Man, and PMF brands. Very similar in price, very similar in looks of design. Maybe not similar in quality of construction. RSK does have a rear shackle flip kit vs PMF blocks? Now down to business. PMF was state as being the better of the two. What about the blocks for the back vs the shackle flip for the back? Which is a better road? I am thinking on going with the PMF front setup, and the RSK rear setup? What do you think?

 

I know you guys have some opinions on this. I personally, have never liked the idea of lift blocks.

 

Several way to lift the back. But 1st, how high do you want it?
Do you want the truck to be level? Or have a rake to it?

Level, you can just just put a new set of SuperDuty springs and and call it a day.
Or retain your stock sings and a 5" ready lift block on place of the factory 4".

Rake, you can go with some 6" lift springs,
a 4.5" Shackle flip and new SD springs and a 1-2" block,
Or some New SD springs and a 5" ready lift block

 

going with 4.5 on the front. I want to match the rear. I would rather it be level. It is just going to be a beach toy, and Colorado rig, head turner. But, I will drive it extended distances. That's why I want the suspension right on.


Its gonna be fun! LOL.

 

And, it's actually a 97. I think I originally said it was a 95

 

that is one sweet cab. I wish I had one that big!!! Truck that is........

 

Yea, it's going to be cool. There are not too many of them out there. That I have seen. It is a Centurion conversion. I think they where contracted by Ford, before Ford started putting all the bells and whistles in from the factory. It actually has an 8" crt tv mounted in the console! LOL And VCR!

 

Thats a cool truck!

 

Are these the springs I need for the PMF RSK kit? I think?X Code Leaf Spring 1999-2004 Ford F250SD, F350SD 4wd - Leaf Spring (Front) [43-818] | $96.95

I already order two of the RSK kits from PMF. Now I need to find the springs. Will the exising ubolts work? Or, do I need new ones?

 

that is a SWEET truck bro!!! I'm sooo jealous!!!

 

Order NEW. U-bolt stretch when tightened. So it is a good practice to ALWAYS replace them

 

Ok, I'm installing this lift. One of the trucks is in my shop. No instructions provided! Or, I cant find them at this point anyhow. Can anyone offer some pics or some guidance? Seems sort of straight forward, but, I want to make sure. Thanks for any help you guys can give me. I can take pics of the complete process if anyone wants and post them for people to use in the future.