salans7 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Wow, 5" is a lot of lift. That's basically what I'm running with the 2" from the RSK and the 3" from the springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Wow, 5" is a lot of lift. That's basically what I'm running with the 2" from the RSK and the 3" from the springs. But, is that before you drop that big block in? Or are you thinking that's what you'll end up with? Having gone back over Big Blue's #'s, originally it was -4 3/16" lower on the front left and -5 1/8" on the right vs the rear. And now it is essentially level, front/rear. So, I must have raised the front almost 5". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 But, is that before you drop that big block in? Or are you thinking that's what you'll end up with? Having gone back over Big Blue's #'s, originally it was -4 3/16" lower on the front left and -5 1/8" on the right vs the rear. And now it is essentially level, front/rear. So, I must have raised the front almost 5". That's advertised lift. I won't know for sure until I drop the engine in, but whatever the engine takes away, I'll probably add back with the 35's or 37's. So I'm not really expecting the truck to sit down much further than it currently is when all is said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenoHuskerDu Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 But, is that before you drop that big block in? Or are you thinking that's what you'll end up with? Having gone back over Big Blue's #'s, originally it was -4 3/16" lower on the front left and -5 1/8" on the right vs the rear. And now it is essentially level, front/rear. So, I must have raised the front almost 5". My son went with X-code SD springs because they're stronger and less expensive by a considerable amount (surprising). That added another inch. The RSK kit itself adds 4.5" for a total of 5.5" - then there's tires. He's already on 35s but I bet he'll go to 37s sooner or later. 37s would add another inch. He's looking into running boards or rock rails. And grab handles like 04-up SDs have. I'm grafting a driver grab handle onto my E99 F550 too. I'm an old 4x4 guy from the last century and found that 37 is about as big as one wants on the street. Above that you get issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 12 Brutus Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 My Bricknose , now parts truck, was a Lariat, everything in it, but had crank windows. Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 My son went with X-code SD springs because they're stronger and less expensive by a considerable amount (surprising). That added another inch. The RSK kit itself adds 4.5" for a total of 5.5" - then there's tires. He's already on 35s but I bet he'll go to 37s sooner or later. 37s would add another inch. He's looking into running boards or rock rails. And grab handles like 04-up SDs have. I'm grafting a driver grab handle onto my E99 F550 too. I'm an old 4x4 guy from the last century and found that 37 is about as big as one wants on the street. Above that you get issues. As you probably know, I went with the U-code springs and really like them. Even with the 460, dual heavy batteries, Warn winch bumper, winch, and front receiver they are not overloaded. But for reference purposes, my understanding of the spring codes and weight ratings is: R = 1430 S = 1630 T = 1830 U = 2030 V = 2230 W = 2430 X = 2630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrl883 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 As you probably know, I went with the U-code springs and really like them. Even with the 460, dual heavy batteries, Warn winch bumper, winch, and front receiver they are not overloaded. But for reference purposes, my understanding of the spring codes and weight ratings is: R = 1430 S = 1630 T = 1830 U = 2030 V = 2230 W = 2430 X = 2630 Options packages ran pretty strange in the 80's. I have an '86 F150 Lariat that has manual windows, manual locks, no A/C, and a 4 speed manual. Doesn't seem very fancy, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Options packages ran pretty strange in the 80's. I have an '86 F150 Lariat that has manual windows, manual locks, no A/C, and a 4 speed manual. Doesn't seem very fancy, huh? Ya, I remember a fairly common thing to do back in the day was buying a high level trim truck...be it a Ford or whatever, and special ordering it with a rubber floor instead of carpet. Most of the XLT's and Lariats around here didn't have A/C either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 12 Brutus Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Options packages ran pretty strange in the 80's. I have an '86 F150 Lariat that has manual windows, manual locks, no A/C, and a 4 speed manual. Doesn't seem very fancy, huh? Ya, I remember a fairly common thing to do back in the day was buying a high level trim truck...be it a Ford or whatever, and special ordering it with a rubber floor instead of carpet. Most of the XLT's and Lariats around here didn't have A/C either. My fully loaded 79 Cougar " Midnight Cat" edition, the badest of the bad, the ultimate PimpMobile. Had power locks and crank windows, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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