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Apologies if this has been asked before, and I did google+search the forums before asking at least
Does anybody have data on the body width of this truck? I just bought one from an auction in another city and am trying to figure out if it will fit on a Uhaul auto transport before I drive up to get it.
Google results are conflicting and unreliable. I was only able to find body length and frame width on this forum here but I'm sure it's been asked even though I couldn't find it. Maybe not though...
To get an accurate width you'll need to know what wheel/tire set up it has. if they're stock or something near stock you shouldn't have any problem on a standard trailer.
They look to be pretty stock and standard, but I won't be able to tell for sure until I have physical access to the truck. It's about an hour and a half away from me so the hope is to rent a trailer at home, pick up truck, return trailer at home. Uhaul's guidelines say the max width at the tires is 75" to 79" depending on which model of trailer they give you.
width won't be a problem with stock-ish tires and wheels like 440 six pack mentioned. wheelbase is the issue. (well weight too but you'll be fine there) pretty sure you are limited to 133" wheel base with the uhaul car haulers. that truck should be exactly 133" wheel base.
there are pics on here of people hauling these with the uhaul car trailers on this site if you look for it. you should be good to go.
Yeah, the deck on the trailer is 12'4" long according to Uhaul's schematic, so it'll be close but will fit lengthwise at least. Definitely some overhang with the rear of the bed though. Gonna see if I can find one of those photos you mentioned because that would definitely put my mind at ease.
Edit: found a thread with some of those pictures for the next guy's benefit https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...transport.html It's a 1977 but I assume similar body dimensions and he's got bigger tires. Bunch of others on there too.
Last edited by fordology; Apr 17, 2024 at 11:03 AM.
I have a very similar truck (73 F-250 Camper Special). The max width I just measured from centerline of the body is 78". The width of the tires was 78" as well, but I have wider tires and more backspacing on the wheels than you do. I would bet the width of the tires for a stock application would be 75" or less.
Late last year I transported a '76 F-100 long bed (same wheelbase as our F-250s) 100 miles with a U-Haul open carrier and I had no problems whatsoever. As documented in the thread above, there are plenty of other examples showing that these trucks fit perfectly. Go for it. Good luck and drive safe!
Reg cab F100, F150, F250, 2wd, 4wd fits, but you will want to have stock tires on it to get every inch of the trailer, you will need every inch of the trailer. Super Cab or Crew Cab no way. Strap the tires, the U haul trailer straps might not reach all the way around or it might be tight, so go prepared.
DO NOT STRAP THE FRAME, THE BUMPERS OR THE BODY. Strap the front tires and the rear axle only. Let the body bounce and do its thing.
Disclaimer: I am only posting these pics and did not tie down ANYTHING in these pics.
This truck maybe has 33x12.40x16.5's and it is tight to the end.
Now the double edged sword statement. If you tell U haul what you are hauling (as I understand or have heard it), they might not rent it to you. And if you tell them you are hauling a Pinto, and get in a accident with a big ol Ford truck on it, and trash the trailer that might be a insurance issue. All I am saying.
Also know that U haul will normally require you to have all the trailer light hook ups working before you drive off the lot. They have surge brakes on the trailer, so not need for a brake controller. Happy and safe hauling.
DO NOT STRAP THE FRAME, THE BUMPERS OR THE BODY. Strap the front tires and the rear axle only. Let the body bounce and do its thing.
use a great deal of caution when you strap the rear axle to avoid damaging the rear axle brake lines.
I don't disagree with this advise with this trailer, but just to throw it out there, for 1/2 a century before the 2000's the advise on strapping down a vehicle to a trailer to haul was the complete opposite. it was advised to anchor to the frame and compress the suspension as much as possible. every car hauling semi pre 2000 had chains with a variety of hooks that were designed to fit into holes in the frames and uniboides of cars where the manufacturer specifically put them for that purpose. new semis all have tire straps. i'm not an engineer and don't understand why the advise changed. i would guess it was likely from the auto manufacturers themselves.
Good mention on the rear axle brake lines. It's all good and any other advice is always better than none. I was trying to specifically cover the OP question about using a U-haul trailer which has NONE of the vehicle hauling semi pre 2000 variety of hooks. Called R, T, and mini J hooks and yes wreckers (especially roll backs) still use that equipment.
Maybe back in the day compressing the suspension and chaining down was a good idea, but if you can not compress it enough (to the point it can not compress any more no matter what) and if the vehicle bounces (as it goes down a rough road) the chains can become loose. Even using ratchet chain boomers the bounce can cause stuff to loosen up.
I almost bought a old aluminum U haul trailer for a lot of good reasons.
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1974 2WD F250 Width
