1979 F250 wheelbase?

kell2784 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 09:49 PM

I have a single cab 79 F250 ranger 4x4, and can't find any info on my wheelbase? Anyone know it off the top of their head, or where online I can find it?

Also, exactly what 5speed transmission can swap onto my 400? I don't know what era of 5 speeds match up.

thanks

ranger429 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 09:49 PM

133"
A ZF5 will swap with some mods.

kell2784 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 09:51 PM

thanks,

what transmission do you have with that 429?

ranger429 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 09:54 PM

C6

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Hmann · #5 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 01:59 AM

you should check the inside of the dorr because they made an extended wheelbase option in 79, i thought mine was 133 but its really 166!

ranger429 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kell2784

I have a single cab 79 F250 ranger 4x4

Only one wheelbase it can be provided it is a regular cab 4x4 as stated. There were no shortbeds made in a 3/4 ton 4wd option.

If you have a 166 you must have a 2wd crewcab. Does your jamb sticker say 166? My book shows it at 167.

kell2784 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 11:24 AM

no info posted on my door post. Previous owner removed it for some reason.

thanks guys, it's great to get answers here from a bunch of knowledgable people.

Hmann · #8 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 02:17 AM

146 my mistake i cant type for crap!

ranger429 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 09:30 AM

146? Better look again. There is no 73-79 F-series that has a 146" wheelbase. How about 140"? What kind of truck do you have and I'll tell you what the WB options were.