as long as it has a ford logo on it, you wont be disappointed. its all up to the person as to what is best.i have had '72,highboys,'77.5-'79,'84-'93,f100,f150,f250,f350,2wd,4wd.i like them all for various reasons. the nice thing about these trucks is, if you can't find what you want,just build it yourself.

 

it was the front Dana 60 upgrade

 

For a clean sheet of paper approach, 79 F350, pretty much bulletproof if not abused. Last year of model run, all bugs worked out and refined to be as best as it can be, brakes, steering, rust control.

Little difference in fuel mileage between 400 & 460, 460 a great addition if possible.

 

BINGO! None better IMO