lifting 77 highboy
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lifting 77 highboy
Well I don't consider myself a rusty dog, but I have looked into lifting my HighBoy. I have the 73 F250 4X4 and was running 33" tires. I just switched to 35" and had NO problem.
Just to let you know, lifting 4" on a true HighBoy is probably too much. The HighBoy's are well known for handling hugh tires stock!
But IF you really want to...
I would look into purchasing NEW springs from national spring that are custom bent to your specs. I would avoid having yours rebent as this tends not to last. You could also just use the 'add a leaf' or add overload springs. If you want to clear larger tires, you can do a body lift instead. I got new rubber for under the cab and front custom made that gives me about a 5/8" lift and a better ride. You could get a 2" body lift kit with all new bolts and add replacement rubber pads to get about 3" and a better ride.
Don't forget that a body lift has much different weight shift than a suspension lift because you are not lifting the engine, axles, trans ... You keep better center of gravity.
Just to let you know, lifting 4" on a true HighBoy is probably too much. The HighBoy's are well known for handling hugh tires stock!
But IF you really want to...
I would look into purchasing NEW springs from national spring that are custom bent to your specs. I would avoid having yours rebent as this tends not to last. You could also just use the 'add a leaf' or add overload springs. If you want to clear larger tires, you can do a body lift instead. I got new rubber for under the cab and front custom made that gives me about a 5/8" lift and a better ride. You could get a 2" body lift kit with all new bolts and add replacement rubber pads to get about 3" and a better ride.
Don't forget that a body lift has much different weight shift than a suspension lift because you are not lifting the engine, axles, trans ... You keep better center of gravity.
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lifting 77 highboy
77 is the cut off year..
theres been much debate about them...now i believe a quick way to tell is by the engine if its an 351M/400 then its not a highboy i believe.. they had positive arch springs but springs can sag.
anyhoo..if it has the M block then you can get a lift from any of the manufacturers like rancho, tuff country,etc.
they list 771/2 thru 79 F-250,350
if yours is b4 771/2 or..yielding an FE(usually) then its harder to find.
theres been much debate about them...now i believe a quick way to tell is by the engine if its an 351M/400 then its not a highboy i believe.. they had positive arch springs but springs can sag.
anyhoo..if it has the M block then you can get a lift from any of the manufacturers like rancho, tuff country,etc.
they list 771/2 thru 79 F-250,350
if yours is b4 771/2 or..yielding an FE(usually) then its harder to find.
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lifting 77 highboy
I think I got some bum dope from the guy at national tire and wheel that led me to belive that it is a highboy. Mine has a 400,does not have the power assist steering, has a two leaf pack front springs, the rear springs are 3" wide, the rear frame with is 37.5", and I have an open knuckle front axle. These are all indicators to me that it is a "lowboy".
If anyone has any words of wisdom or experiance lifting these your assistance would be appreciated.
If anyone has any words of wisdom or experiance lifting these your assistance would be appreciated.
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I don't know who told you that because it has a 351/400 m motor that it is not a highboy.... But they are incorrect. The 351M motor was the most prominent engine used in the 77's compared to the 360/390's used in the previous model years. I own a 77 f250 highboy with a 351M motor built in I believe April of that year. I plan on installing a 6 inch lift and 36 inch tires in the next few weeks. Could go with 4" but it's just about the same price as the 6".... The issue is with these old trucks unless you have owned it for its entire life the old owner could've done anything to it... Mine was a farm truck before I bought it and it has all sorts of stuff rigged onto it. But the suspension system was left at stock along with the drive train. She's a rusty old girl but once I get done with her she'll be a beautiful looking rig.
But after my lil off topic rant most of the kits will come with everything you need. I am a firm believer of buying auto parts from a 4x4 shop rather than online because they know their product and if you need something extra with it they will usually let you know.
But after my lil off topic rant most of the kits will come with everything you need. I am a firm believer of buying auto parts from a 4x4 shop rather than online because they know their product and if you need something extra with it they will usually let you know.
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I think I got some bum dope from the guy at national tire and wheel that led me to believe that it is a highboy. Mine has a 400,does not have the power assist steering, has a two leaf pack front springs, the rear springs are 3" wide, the rear frame with is 37.5", and I have an open knuckle front axle. These are all indicators to me that it is a "lowboy".
If anyone has any words of wisdom or experience lifting these your assistance would be appreciated.
If anyone has any words of wisdom or experience lifting these your assistance would be appreciated.
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Where did you find a 6" lift for a highboy? to my knowledge no such animal exists, or are you referring to a custom lift...
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Yah I have pics but they are on my phone if you have an email I can email them... But they sell a 6 inch lift kit at www.4wheelparts.com they have several shops across the states I believe. I know one here in Colorado...
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But they sell a 6 inch lift kit at www.4wheelparts.com they have several shops across the states I believe.
That date is used to distinguish a highboy from a lowboy as the 77 model year was the break between the two trucks.
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