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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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shackle reverse kit

Can you do a rskon a 97 f250 with d50 front axle? I have seen them on line for the 350 but not the 250.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Can you do a rskon a 97 f250 with d50 front axle? I have seen them on line for the 350 but not the 250.
Yes you can do it for the 250
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Any company you recommend?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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Any company you recommend?
I know a lot of guys on here run the sky rsk kit
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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What exactly is the difference in rsk and suspension lift? What are the pros and cons of each? I have priced both...
Suspension is around $200 more. I am looking for an aggressive stance with a smooth ride.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Reverse shackle is just that, moves the front shackles to the rear spring hanger location and adds a drop down style hanger up front. It's helps with suspension geometry. How tall you looking to go?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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I thought the RSK was for the solid front axle
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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I dont really know no more than 6 inches but I definitely want a smoother ride. I would like to see pictures of several different styles/sizes. If possible
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Reverse Shackle

Here is a pic of an RSK on a TTB dana 50. I believe the biggest you can go with an RSK is 4 inches, but I may be wrong on that. However, if that is the case, you will still have to buy another lift, especially to lift the rear. They do make them for the rear, but I remember reading somewhere that that is not good for towing. Anyway, an RSK transfers the absorbtion of bumps to the rear of the springs, alledgedly softening the ride
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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Reverse Shackle

Here is a pic of an RSK on a TTB dana 50. I believe the biggest you can go with an RSK is 4 inches, but I may be wrong on that. However, if that is the case, you will still have to buy another lift, especially to lift the rear. They do make them for the rear, but I remember reading somewhere that that is not good for towing. Anyway, an RSK transfers the absorbtion of bumps to the rear of the springs, alledgedly softening the ride
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Click on the link
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Sky RSK is offered in 3" and 5". I did the 3".
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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I did the 3" Sky kit as well. I have a 4" leaf spring lift in the rear and it sits perfectly level. And the ride is night and day.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Hey blue what size blocks are in the 4" rear lift? Is your truck an F250 or F350? Im going to do the RSK 3" but being an F250 I hear you can just use the F350 rear blocks and it gives you the 4" lift instead of the F250 blocks.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bleeds blue
I did the 3" Sky kit as well. I have a 4" leaf spring lift in the rear and it sits perfectly level. And the ride is night and day.
Blue do you have a picture of your truck available for me to see?
 
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