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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Well, when the manufacture tells you it WILL NOT WORK, that is a pretty good inclination. I am sure if they could sell more IF it worked on TTB, but they don't
Right off SKYs site
"FORD F-350 SHACKLE REVERSAL KIT INSTRUCTIONS
*******This kit is for 1992-1997 monobeam axle trucks only*******
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Right off ORUs site
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This kit is designed for straight axle's only, will not work with IFS."

But also the TTB axle is designed with the shackle in the FRONT. when you move it to the rear, it causes the axle to Bind under articulation
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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well ive seen it done it does work
also like i said before the geomentry has to be right just like any axle mod
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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What do they know, they only make the kit
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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im not gonna argue with u but rember i said the kits offeded wont work without mods. they chose to build it that way
and op sorry for messing up the thread
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by joshh
im not gonna argue with u but rember i said the kits offeded wont work without mods. they chose to build it that way
and op sorry for messing up the thread
You are right and the MOD is to put a dana 60 axle in. Then it works fine
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Wish I had unlimited cash and I'de try both and see who's right lol.

It's fine guys I'm thinking of leveling my truck any way. Is there anyway I can buy new springs that will lift my truck enough to do this at the same time? Other than SD springs.

Thanks yall
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Here's a pic showing the rake pretty well... Ground looks uneven but it's pretty level.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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You can go with an add-a-leaf or go with New springs. Dont forget, your springs are 18 years old and worn out
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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What would you say about an add a leaf? Maybe one of around 2"s?

Thnxs again...
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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1 to 1.5" at most
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Alright I'll look into it. Thanks for your help Brad
 
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