When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I'm picking up a 95 Dana 60 for my 96F250 Powerstroke for a SAS. I'm doing my due diligence on researching RSK kits. Its appears that it is universal that superduty springs are the way to go. With either V code or maybe U code for springs. I am going to go with the smallest lift possible. Two questions I have for any of you: A) Which RSK kit do you prefer or recommend? I have looked at Sky, ORU, and PMF. Which springs would you go with V or U code?
I'm picking up a 95 Dana 60 for my 96F250 Powerstroke for a SAS. I'm doing my due diligence on researching RSK kits. Its appears that it is universal that superduty springs are the way to go. With either V code or maybe U code for springs. I am going to go with the smallest lift possible. Two questions I have for any of you: A) Which RSK kit do you prefer or recommend? I have looked at Sky, ORU, and PMF. Which springs would you go with V or U code?
I went with Sky's kit for the 1990 king pin SAS into my 87 F350. Very pleased with the kit and the customer service. I went with SD springs as well; I got the stiffest one (X code, IIRC) because I plan to eventually add a a winch and winch bumper.
Being a play thing/work truck, I opted to keep the OBS spring along with Sky's RSK. It installed easily enough and drives great. I honestly didnt realize there were other options until reading this post, but id recommend Sky's product for sure. Be aware their shipping costs are a little shocking.
Being a play thing/work truck, I opted to keep the OBS spring along with Sky's RSK. It installed easily enough and drives great. I honestly didnt realize there were other options until reading this post, but id recommend Sky's product for sure. Be aware their shipping costs are a little shocking.
PMF doesn't make an RSK for the bricknose trucks. I have a Sky's kit on my '89 and have no gripes.
My 95 has had a Sky Mfg. RSK for about as long as they've been selling them (15+ years?) and the springs are shot but the actual components from Sky's Offroad Design are still holding up just fine. They could use a sanding and coat of paint but the RSK components are just as good as new still.
Wow, thanks for the feedback! By my count, its an even 3-3 on preferred manufacturer Sky and PMF. I like the extra features on the PMF like the tow rings and the 2" receiver, but there's no denying Sky makes a good quality unit. I'm leaning towards the PMF but I have a little time to decide yet and thanks for the feedback on the springs as well. I'd still like to hear from anybody with experience the V code or U code springs. As I stated earlier, I'm looking for the least amount of lift. From what I read so far the V code will give the truck another 1-1.5 inches of lift above the RSK 2.25 lift. Anybody use the U code springs with a Powerstroke? I believe they are softer and would be less of a lift because of that But would they be too soft and sag under the weight?
FWIW I consider the receiver hitch on the PMF kit pretty insignificant. Trevor told me it was only rated for 500 lbs or so and could not be used as a recovery point. Another reason I went with PMF though was their kit is completely bolt-on, whereas you have to drill some holes for the SKY kit.
I went with Sky Offroad Design when I did mine back in the day. Back then, the option to use Superduty springs wasn't a thing yet.
I've never tried the others from ORU, or PMF. I went with Sky for two reasons. 1. Best customer service and professionalism. 2. The price was better. More realistic.
The RSK was the only decently priced option back then, if you wanted a smoother riding F-250/F-350. But now the design, price, and availability of the '05+ Superduty axle & coil suspension conversion has been refined over the years and is what I'm going with next.
Finding an OBS Ford Dana 60 in the kingpin or ball joint variant is getting harder and harder. They are rare to find anymore it seems. However, the 2005+ axles are all over the place, and can be had cheap. Yea, it's more work and a bit more expensive, but the benefits of modern suspension, bigger brakes, and newer axles outweighs the extra work, IMHO.
(Especially, the fact that the modern Dana 60 has outboard brake rotors! Such a smarter design. Makes service and maintenance so much faster and easier.)
Preferred RSK Conversion?
