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  1. leojr

    OBS F250 slow adventure build

    I came across a set of 8x6.5" to 8x170mm adapters for cheap. I keep them in case I need to use a SD spare or temporarily use SD wheels. Just a thought.
  2. leojr

    OBS F250 slow adventure build

    From notes I've gathered elsewhere, below are the listed ratings, please don't take as gospel. I also do not know how this is calculated or representative of. These are for '99 SD models. I selected the B code SD rear leafs. What I do know is that I can bounce the truck bed standing on the...
  3. leojr

    OBS F250 slow adventure build

    I scavenged a set of the 1 ton overload leafs. They also us a 1" spacer that sets them above the spring pack. I have the frame brackets too, but will bolt them in if/when I need them. It would be easy to fabricate a bracket that rotates down and into play when needed , and swings up and out...
  4. leojr

    OBS F250 slow adventure build

    There are Superduty A, B and C codes for the rear. They are a near bolt on just as I described. I can provide ratings if it helps. I have the B code on my '96 F250 4x4. For the front there is a range from S through X codes. But as these are Superduty length a RSK bracket or similar is...
  5. leojr

    OBS F250 slow adventure build

    Superduty B codes are almost a direct bolt in and a definite ride improvement. The front hanger and rear shackle get drilled 1/16" larger. The front bolt moves to the rear, and the springs come with a new front bolt.
  6. leojr

    OBS F250 slow adventure build

    I lost track of this thread and had to catch up on a few pages…great pics, thanks for sharing so much info and details!! The rims look to be narrower than the commonly available 9.75"? How low do you air down to and have you had a bead push off?
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