RYD Axle Conversion Kit for Ford (1987-97) F-150/F-250/F-350 (OBS to 05-16 Superduty Axle Swap)

The RYD Axle Conversion Kit is built for 1987–1997 Ford F-150, F-250, and F-350 OBS trucks and is designed to make swapping in a 2005–2016 Super Duty front axle as straightforward as possible. By using a dedicated bracket and hardware package, the kit lets builders take advantage of the improved ride, steering geometry, and brake options of the later Super Duty platform while keeping the classic OBS body and frame.

This entry-level conversion system is intended to work with factory-style 05+ Super Duty suspension and steering components, including the front axle, coil springs, track bar, steering linkage, and sway bar assemblies. The RYD brackets bolt to existing frame locations on 4x4 OBS trucks and can be installed on 2WD frames with modest drilling and measurement, eliminating the need for extensive welding or custom fabrication in most builds.

Included components typically cover coil buckets, track bar bracket, radius arm brackets, sway bar brackets, and a pitman arm machined to accept Super Duty steering, along with the necessary Grade 8 hardware. This structure provides the core mounting solution needed to hang and properly locate the Super Duty axle under an OBS chassis, supporting daily-driven work trucks, towing rigs, and off-road builds looking for stronger axles and better steering feel.

To complete the swap, builders will need to source 05+ Super Duty parts such as the front axle, coil springs, track bar, steering components, and sway bar with end links, and in many cases driveshafts will need to be shortened or lengthened to match the new axle configuration. RYD also offers optional supporting pieces like stainless brake lines, driveshaft conversion U-joints, a 0–4" short arm 4-link upgrade, and a ZF5-specific crossmember that further refine the suspension and driveline setup. If you have a ZF5 Transmission you will need to the ZF5 Crossmember!

Targeted at enthusiasts searching for solutions like “OBS to 05+ Super Duty axle swap kit,” “1987–1997 Ford F-250 05 axle conversion,” or “bolt-on OBS Super Duty radius arm and coil bucket brackets,” this kit delivers a structured path to modern suspension and axle performance under a classic OBS truck. It is labeled for off-road use only, making it most appropriate for trail rigs, performance builds, show trucks, and enthusiast-driven projects where handling, strength, and serviceability are key priorities.

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