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Post Fiend
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From: Across from the neighbors
What i listed is pretty much the only upgrade for the highboy style trucks. They have 2.25" wide rear springs and noone makes a shackle flip for them. The springs are also short and have an arch to them so they will always ride rougher. The chevys ride better because the springs are longer and flatter. Like i said on the fronts the 99-04 SD springs are your best bet. More leaves per pack and thinner leaves so they flex better. Youll have to mod a few things however. First youll need to make shackles that are 1" longer. Some .25"x2" flat bar and a drill bit can fix that. Also youll have to cut the military wrap off the front and enlarge the spring hole in the hanger to 18mm or drill the hanger and spring bushing both to .75".
Now as far as the back like i mentioned the 63" long chevy leafs ride nice. Had them on my last crew. Youll have to get the chevy front hangers. Move them forward a little and drill new holes. As far as shackle flips go you could get the ones for a chevy.
Now as far as the back like i mentioned the 63" long chevy leafs ride nice. Had them on my last crew. Youll have to get the chevy front hangers. Move them forward a little and drill new holes. As far as shackle flips go you could get the ones for a chevy.
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Thinking about buying a crew
About 10 years ago I owned a regular cab '78 f150. I drove it for about a year and sold it, and have been kicking myself since. I currently have a '04 regular cab f150. I like it, but will be needing something bigger in future as the family grows. I just became aware that Ford made crew cabs back in the day too, and have found one locally on Craiglist I am considering purchasing. Can anyone provide advice/opinions on this particular truck:
78 Ford F350
78 Ford F350
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Colorado Springs
About 10 years ago I owned a regular cab '78 f150. I drove it for about a year and sold it, and have been kicking myself since. I currently have a '04 regular cab f150. I like it, but will be needing something bigger in future as the family grows. I just became aware that Ford made crew cabs back in the day too, and have found one locally on Craiglist I am considering purchasing. Can anyone provide advice/opinions on this particular truck:
78 Ford F350
78 Ford F350
Bet you there is rust under that rubber floor mat.
Bet you there is rust under that bed cover.
Bet the roof has bondo under that fresh primer.
Those rear fenders have to go.
May still be a decent cab if you can have the repairs done right.
May be worth the money even with those issues.
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: MD
Quick question: are those race track trim ends for crew cabs?
I kind of remember pulling them off one in a junk yard many moons ago.
I kind of remember pulling them off one in a junk yard many moons ago.
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More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2011
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Been trying to get mine back together the last couple of days. Only in town on the weekends so its going to take longer than it should. Probably have another couple of weekends in it but at least it isn't cold yet.
Postmaster
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From: MD
Gotcha, thanks.
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Rapid City, SD
That's a really nice looking truck! When it's all said and done, I want mine to look like that.
More Turbo
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thanks, still a ways to go. have all of the interior to instal, rhino liner to spray, and still need the 6" lift. going to run an old set of aluminum slots that I just polished once I get the lift on.
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From: Shelton, Wa