I bought a 1976 F150 the other day. It's a 4X4, 4 speed. Right now it has 7.50 R16LT tires on it. The tires look to small for the truck. From the top of the front tires to the fenders is 5 inches and it's 7 inches on the back. This truck would look great with some bigger tires on it. What would ya'll suggest. I'm gonna start working on it. It has a 390 in it and is a strong runner. Thanks.

Yakima

 

'Highboy' is an unofficial nickname given to the '67-'77 1/2 F250 4x4s. Read the FAQ post at the top of the page. Your F150 isn't a 'highboy' - sounds like a nice truck though.

Marty

 

44's! Sounds like a great truck. What are you planning to use it for? Put some pics up in your gallery if you get a chance.

And welcome to FTE!

 

Maybe have a look here.

I forget what post number it is but there is Highboy info.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=102632

 

Just curious,But are wheels 5 or 8 lug? I don't remember seeing a 5 lug 16" wheel, though I have seen 8 lug 15's and 5 lug 16.5's.

 

dont the new f150s come with a 16inch wheel? i know chevys do. sounds like some good fun. throw some tires around 53 inches or so on there and watch the drive train carnage.

 

Looking at a 75 hi-boy for sale for 5500.00 Has 428 engine with 4-speed manual. New to older Fords. Is this a good engine year or was the 429 the most desirable ?

 

If it has a 428 it would be a swap, same with the 429. I really, really doubt its a 428, but its possible. Just be sure so that you don't get screwed since the FE's all the look the same externally. Pull the codes and most importantly check the stroke.

Oh, and the best way to determine if its a highBOY is to look under the rear axle and see if it has these:

http://www.trucknutz.com/

 

highboy1975,the newer trucks have come with 16,17,18,20'' wheels,but not 7.50x16.The reason I asked was the clearence westernheel said he had.Could have a "highboy" with 150 emblems.??

 

o, didn't know you wanted something in the same width, i wasn't really trying to be too specific, just speaking generally, there is\was a 16 inch rim made by ford in the five bolt pattern.

 

Understand,I just think 5'' in front/7" in back is alot of space on an F150 over a 7.50x16 tire

 

check the vin on the door, cuz it kinda sound like a f250 to me. I don't think ford made 16" wheels to fit a 70's F150. I've never seen anyone put 7.50's on aftermarket rims either

 

I may be new here but dont f-250's (highboys included) have front leaf springs
f-150's have coils