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Old Sep 26, 2019 | 09:46 PM
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Highboy chassis part identification

Can anyone tell me what this piece is called? I doubt they make new ones, but does anyone know if they are the same on other models like F-150 vs F-250?
I need to replace this one on my highboy chassis and I have a F-150 parts truck that I may be able to use this piece off of. My searching is not turning up much information because I don't know what to call it.

 
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I've always called them " gussets " but I've head them called " fish plates " . I really doubt they're reproduced.

Too bad you're so far away I see nice high boy frames go for scrap from time to time. it's possible you could get someone to cut what you need out before they haul it away.
 
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Originally Posted by BinderDan
Can anyone tell me what this piece is called? I doubt they make new ones, but does anyone know if they are the same on other models like F-150 vs F-250?
I need to replace this one on my highboy chassis and I have a F-150 parts truck that I may be able to use this piece off of. My searching is not turning up much information because I don't know what to call it.
2) C7TZ-5B055-A .. Frame Rear Side Member Reinforcement - Right/Left is the same / Obsolete

1967/77 F250 4WD ~ No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any, none on ebay.

1973/79 F100/150 4WD is different and they're right (D3TZ-5B055-A) & left (D3TZ-5B055-B) specific.

See 5B055 in pic:
 
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Wow! Thanks NumberDummy!
Part numbers and all!

Glad I didn't waste an afternoon grinding them off my parts truck since it looks like they are indeed different. I may be able to get them off the highboy frame I took the cab mounts off of if they are in better shape.
 
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