4x4 drivetrain question
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4x4 drivetrain question
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I just bought a 76 3/4 ton chasis for my 77 body. It is full time 4x4, so my question is can I put big lockouts on it without to much trouble. It has divorced transfer case. I have been told that it might be a high boy because of the factory blocks under the rear leaf springs. Any truth to that? If not then what makes a highboy? I have also been told that the steering can be dangerous on this truck. It has two hoses that run down to what looks like a cylinder under the axle. True or False. Any info you can give is very Helpful. Wish me luck, because I ordered the conversion kit and the 5.9 cummins diesel. After I install this motor and a new set of gears, I hope it will be a runner. Thanks alot
I just bought a 76 3/4 ton chasis for my 77 body. It is full time 4x4, so my question is can I put big lockouts on it without to much trouble. It has divorced transfer case. I have been told that it might be a high boy because of the factory blocks under the rear leaf springs. Any truth to that? If not then what makes a highboy? I have also been told that the steering can be dangerous on this truck. It has two hoses that run down to what looks like a cylinder under the axle. True or False. Any info you can give is very Helpful. Wish me luck, because I ordered the conversion kit and the 5.9 cummins diesel. After I install this motor and a new set of gears, I hope it will be a runner. Thanks alot
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From: Spokane, WA
Howdy! Your highboy questions are answered in the "FAQ" sticky at the top of this forum. Basically it's a 77.5 and older F-250 4x4. If you have a divorced case and leaf spring front then you have an F-250 (what people commonly call a highboy).
The steering is not by any means dangerous but it can be high mantainance and a pain in the butt. It's a hydraulic assist, using the ram to apply pressure to make steering easier. Many people will convert to a regular power steering system. There are many threads regarding this which you can find using the search feature and I believe we have a well written tech article covering the steering conversion also.
Hope this answers a few of your questions. Welcome to FTE!!!
The steering is not by any means dangerous but it can be high mantainance and a pain in the butt. It's a hydraulic assist, using the ram to apply pressure to make steering easier. Many people will convert to a regular power steering system. There are many threads regarding this which you can find using the search feature and I believe we have a well written tech article covering the steering conversion also.
Hope this answers a few of your questions. Welcome to FTE!!!
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Welcome to FTE!
That thread everybody is supposed to read at the top of the forum or you can find it here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=102632
Check out the sticky's at the top of every forum.
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
That thread everybody is supposed to read at the top of the forum or you can find it here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=102632
Check out the sticky's at the top of every forum.
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
