What makes a Ford F-250 a highboy?

The term ‘Highboy’ was more of a nickname that came about when Ford switched to a negative arch leaf spring for the 1977.5 model, making it 4-inches lower than the 1977 model. For a Ford truck to be considered a ‘Highboy’, it should meet the following criteria: 1967-1977.5 Ford F-250 4×4. Divorced Transfer Case (Not attached to the transmission)

What was the name of the 1978 Ford F-250?

And here’s a look at the front leaf spring on a 1978 Ford F-250 4X4: When Ford lowered the stance of the 1977.5 Ford F-250 4×4, the earlier models (1967-1977.5) became known as a “Highboy”. Again, this was a nickname, not a name designated by Ford.

What kind of engine does a Ford F 250 have?

Here is the VIN tag from a 1977 Ford F-250 4×4. The ‘F26’ designates this as a F-250 4X4. The ‘S’ that follows shows that this truck has a 400 V8 with a 2-BBL carb. The F-250 switched from a divorced transfer case to a married (attached) transfer case in 1977.

What kind of truck was the Ford highboy?

The term “Highboy” has been used to refer to the 1967-1977.5 Ford F-250 4X4, although ‘Highboy’ wasn’t actually a Ford term. The early 4X4 pickups were conversions of a 2WD chassis. It was simpler and cheaper to utilize the original 2WD transmission than to design an adapter to marry them.

How much does a 1975 Ford F250 highboy cost?

1975 Ford F250 Highboy 4×4, $1500. 1,500 1975 Ford F250 Highboy 4×4, $1500. The body is straight and not rusted out. Dana 44HD front end and a Dana 60 rear axle. 1971 Ford F250 4×4 This truck has a 360 engine

How many miles does a 1977 Ford highboy have?

All original 1977 Ford F-250, 4×4 highboy, 62,930 actual miles, 400ci V8, Automatic, never painted, good tires on brand new 16″ Ford OEM steel wheels, new bat…

What makes a Ford F-250 a highboy?