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94-97 Aftermarket
RSK w SD springs and a Dana 60
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[QUOTE="Diesel_Brad, post: 26489, member: 668"] Next is mounting the RSK in the correct location for the SD springs. Cary wants you to check the center point of your front axle before removing it. But mine was already out by the time I got that info. SO I just mounted the RSK forward 3.5" of where it would of went if I was to use OBS springs. Should be able to see my scribe marks [ATTACH=full]62101[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]62102[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]62103[/ATTACH] After it was clamped in place (3.5" forward and the 5/8 hole still the same height as the original shackle hole) the 10 needed holes were drilled.(4 5/8" and 6 1/2") Pay no never mind to the 1/2" bolts on the inside of the RSK in the most forward position(don’t drill those holes, your bumper brakes will be going right over those holes) [ATTACH=full]62104[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]62105[/ATTACH] Ass per Carys recommendations I stitch welded the RSK in place too( I welded them in places I would be able to get a grinder to them if the I needed to remove the RSK) [ATTACH=full]62106[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]62107[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]62108[/ATTACH] After the RSK was in place I drilled out the spring holes to 3/4" and the military wrap end of the spring to 3/4". (you need to buy (2) 3/4" x 5.5" grade 8 bolts with nuts and washers) Also I drill out the wide end of the shackle to 5/8" to match the other end of the SD spring. (you also need to buy (2) 5/8" x 5.5 grade 8 bolts with washers and nuts here too) Next was to install your SD springs. Before I install ANY leaf springs i thoroughly coat the spring bolts with anti seeze. Put the springs in place but DO NOT tighten the hardware YET. Install your track bar mount and track bar drop bracket (if you are using one) Roll the axle under the truck and U-bolt the springs to the axle. After you have the axle u-bolted to the springs you can lower the trucks weight onto the axle. You can NOW tighten your spring to hanger hardware. Install your steering linkage . Install your brake hardware. Install your new shocks. Roll the truck forward and backward about 20 feet or so a couple times to center the axle. Now you can connect your track bar to your mount (axle side and frame side). I did NOT use a track bare drop bracket in fear for contact with the sway bar. I just used a SKY adjustable track bar and it works just fine. Now is time to remount your bumper brackets DO NOT MOUNT THEM LIKE THIS (this was how i was told and it was WRONG) [ATTACH=full]62109[/ATTACH] Mount them similar to this [ATTACH=full]62110[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]62111[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]62112[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]62113[/ATTACH] If you notice, the mount is about flush with the front of the RSK cross member. This will give you enough clearance to mount the bumper and NOT have it hit the cross member. I notched my bumper to clear the actual spring hanger of the RSK. I cut 5" wide x 3" deep.(but I only needed about 1" deep) [ATTACH=full]62114[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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