Shock sizing for lifted suspension?

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i'm looking at purchasing the 5" RSK lift with the 4.5" rear bracket. i currently have 4" blocks so i'll be adding the 5" to the truck. I'll need shocks but im not sure how to shocks are sized for lifts. would i be looing for a 9" lift shock?

 

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You don't have 4" block on the front do you?


Most shock manufactures that build shocks for lifted vehicles list the right shock for the given amount of lift.

 

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i dont know whats set up for the front. all i know it i have 4" blocks in the back.

i'm looking @ getting the monthly special from http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/ it's the f350 lift kit.

goto specials and scroll to bottom.

"Ford F-350 Lift Special! 5" front shackle reversal, 4.5 rear shackle flip kit,

Combo Price-$495.00 While stock available."

this is my first lift so i'm just feeling for info.

 

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So right now you are stock including the stock 4" blocks in the rear.

With this lift from Sky you will be 5" over stock in the front and 4.5" over stock in the rear giving you a level stance so you will need shocks for a 5" lift.

 

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so the blocks are stock! i get so many diffrent opionins on this subject. it'd be nice to know what i'm riding on.

the 96 f360 PSD come with a stock lift of 4" correct? so all 96 350 PSD are the same hight as i am from the factory?

 

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Yes the F350's came with 4" blocks. You are stock as you sit.

 

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hmmm, i feel closure. thanks.

now, here's what i read about the RSK: "This kit alone will allow 37x13.5 tires on your F-350. This kit will need longer shocks, brake lines, and a pitman arm. Combine with 6 inch spring to clear 42x15 tires."

"Spring" what are they talking about? does this lift it an additional 6" and if so is it for the front and the back? am i missing somethng or just way out of the loop?

 

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Yes 6" springs will lift it an additional 6". The springs they speak of have 6" more arch than your stock springs.

 

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Grrr, "springs" i ilterally lost my mind and hit a mental wall that would only allow me to see coil springs making leaf springs non existant.

Thank you for the reality check and the slap in the face.

 

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Skyjacker makes some nice soft-ride 6" lift springs.

Click here to see them.