Sky's Offroad RS Kit's Problem

[divemaster5734]

I've been babbling on about a C350 build on here for the last couple years.
I am finally very close to having the rest of the parts for a 04 SD axle swap.
I got some Sky's products, including 85-91 Ford F-250 / F-350 2" Front Shackle Reversal SUPER DUTY AXLE CONVERSION kit.
The instructions claim I need to use '08-'16 front leaf springs.
I haven't been able to find those.
Have called at least 40 or 50 salvage yards across the nation who didn't have any, spoke to a couple suspension manufacturers who didn't make any, and even called a local Ford dealer who couldn't get any, and am now finally ready to admit there's no such thing as a 08-16 front Ford truck leaf spring.
I believe others here have used Sky's products, what did you wind up using?
Thanks

 

[Kdo58]

Any custom spring manufacturing company can make anything you want.

 

[divemaster5734]

Just confirmed, the front RSK fits 99-04.
There were a few salvage yards that went out and checked every single 8-16 F and E rig they had.
Trying not to laugh..

 

[franklin2]

Is this the kit you bought? https://www.skysoffroaddesign.com/products/92-97-f-350-superduty-shackle-reversal-kits

It says it fits a 92-97 truck. I think it can be made to fit a truck down to 85.5 that came with the dana 60 axle. The springs they say you need are from a 99-04 superduty. I see nothing in the ad about 08 through 2016 springs. That must be a typo in their instructions.

From what I understand, you can use the older original leaf springs using one of their other kits, or these 99-04 leaf springs that are a little bit longer and give a little bit smoother ride using this kit.

 

[divemaster5734]

Is this the kit you bought? https://www.skysoffroaddesign.com/products/92-97-f-350-superduty-shackle-reversal-kits

It says it fits a 92-97 truck. I think it can be made to fit a truck down to 85.5 that came with the dana 60 axle. The springs they say you need are from a 99-04 superduty. I see nothing in the ad about 08 through 2016 springs. That must be a typo in their instructions.

From what I understand, you can use the older original leaf springs using one of their other kits, or these 99-04 leaf springs that are a little bit longer and give a little bit smoother ride using this kit.

Where I erred was I got both front and rear kits, and I only read the rear kit instructions before starting my search for springs.
Talk about a head slapper...

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Where I erred was I got both front and rear kits, and I only read the rear kit instructions before starting my search for springs.
Talk about a head slapper...

Yes, but as long as you learn from the mistake, that's the main thing.

 

[Clb]

So what's the issue here?
Width of the springs should not be the issue, nor length.

 

[KansasIDI]

08-16 is uhh… coil sprung in the front. Same with 05-07. 99-04 is leaf.

 

[divemaster5734]

08-16 is uhh… coil sprung in the front. Same with 05-07. 99-04 is leaf.

Agreed, and dozens of scrap yards concur, every Ford searched had coil overs in front... Sometimes I learn stuff the hard way...

 

[03wr250f]

How to set up a Reverse Shackle Kit

How to set up a Reverse Shackle Kit Tools Needed Corded Drill, as it will put up with the abuse of lots of drilling and a reamer 7/8’’ reamer. Trust me it’s worth it to spend the money on it versus buying a harbor freight step bit. Air hammer and chisel bit Plumb bob, in a pinch a piece...

www.oilburners.net

this might help
similar setup with the rear if ya have questions pm me