96 CCSB 05+ axle swap “build”

[Fastlane17]

Sold my 6.4 a few weeks ago, through “Diesel Sellerz” actually. Guy flew down from Vermont and scooped it up.

I’ve been planning on “building” an OBS for a few months. Finally found a 96 CCSB 4x4 F250 all stock with just a Magnaflow muffler. No cracks in the dash, no paint flaws, and no tears in the seat. Was already kept in a car port or garage. So I was pretty excited.


I bought some 05 axles a month ago, and slowly started stocking up on parts. Picked up a 4in lift kit, OEM coil buckets, OEM radius arm mounts, and just needed to figure out my front 4Link, the rest would be sourced from RYD.


I picked up the set of wheels and tires I wanted last weekend... and just by looking at it... they aren’t going to fit... and I’m going to have to go
Up... a lot.

So I we’ll have a ton of OEM stuff for sale... and I’ll be doing a 8-10 coil over up front, and the rear to match height, but on leafs.

I’ll try and keep this thread as updated as possible!


Attached is a photo of it when I brought her home, followed by the removal of steps, and a quick wax!

[OBS-Addiction97]

Looks good! Love the color.

[sootie]

How does one find trucks in this configuration, this clean?

[lincolnlocker]

Dam man! That thing looks good as is!!

live life full throttle

[webb06]

Nice find! I did this axle swap a couple years ago for a buddy. If you have any questions hit me up. It’s a lot of work that’s for sure.


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[Fastlane17]

Thank you!

Webb, I plan on using the majority of RYD stuff. With the help of some PMF products. ��

[diezelfreak]

Truck is nice now. But can’t wait to see the progress.


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[bluedge8]

Looks good, I wished I would have done the 05 swap instead of the RSK, Looking forward to your progress

[Fastlane17]

Since the last post, the truck has received the 3in mini leaf pack “leveling kit” that includes the drop brackets for the TTB and been aligned, requiring a 2° alignment bushing since a 1° was already installed and couldn’t get the alignment zeroed in.


Also, I started to clean up the welds that will be going on until I can get the axles under the truck.

I started to destroy the surface rust on the frame with a grinder and wire wheel, followed by a simple green bath, and hand towel dry

Then I used Krylon Pro Satin black, referred to by a paint and body friend of mine, and applied 2 coats. So far, so good!

On another positive note, Diamond Eye sponsored the truck build with a full exhaust!

On a not so positive note, I endo’d my YZ 450 at the track Sunday, and fractured 3 vertebrae..

[bluedge8]

How bad are you laid up with broken back? Sorry to hear about your injuries.