reklund
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Hey guys- been away a while, busy building a career and getting married again and moving and the list goes on. My trusty F250 has been treating me well, the little bit I drive it anyway. I did use it to haul my rockcrawler up from Vegas to Carson City when I moved last fall, and it’s pretty much been parked since. I battled a little overheating on that trip, which should be solved when my new custom radiator arrives later this week. I’ve been on the hunt for a D60 for quite some time, and finally came across a good deal on a pair of F/R 1989 F350 axles out in Elko last month. The front came still bolted to the springs and the front frame section, so I have all the parts for a factory swap. Of course they’re 3.55 and I need 4.10, so I’ll sell the rear Sterling and regear the front. I’ve already got everything I need to rebuild the front axle except wheel bearings, which are cheap and easy to find.
I’ve been researching my options for installing the axle and thought I’d ask those that have completed this conversion a few questions.
1. Being that I have ALL the factory suspension, is there a good reason not to put in new bushings and run it?
2. Those that have completed a RSK, who’s kit do you prefer? Run stock OBS springs or the SD V codes? Major ride quality differences between my current TTB, OBS D60 suspension, RSK/OBS springs, and RSK/SD Vcodes?
3. Where to source SD V codes?
4. How much height will I gain? My primary use is for towing, and I don’t care about running 37’s. I have a add a leaf on my TTB currently, and am on 285’s. I intend to keep my factory Alcoa’s.
5. Stock or aftermarket adjustable track bar?
Any and all input is appreciated. Photos and links are even better.
Thanks,
Ryan