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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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Couple year and model questions

Sorry for not doing a search, but I dont get much internet time.

I'd like to get another truck when I get home. I'd like to find out what years had solid front axles, what years were highboys, and what years/trim level had the tool boxes built in near the rear wheel well. Idealy I'd like a truck with all 3.
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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Assuming you're talking about 4X4s, All 73-79's had solid front axles. I think highboys were 73-77 but am not sure on that one. All 73-79's had tool boxes available. I don't think it came standard with any particular trim option. IE a '76 Ranger XLT (top o line) did not automatically have a toolbox but it was available.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Highboy is a term applied to the F250 four wheel drive trucks because they are about 2 inches taller than an F100 or F150. Ford never used the term. For Any truck to be considered a highboy it'll have to be an F250.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Hi boys were F250 73 to 77 1/2, late 77 were lowered same as 78 & 79
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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I believe the toolbox by the rear wheel was part of a contractor package. I think they went up to 79, correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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