I've been part of the IDI group on here for years so I know that I am in the right place to find good quality answers. FTE has been the greatest source for answers I have ever found. With that said, I have a question for you guys here. I just picked up a 77 F-350 Dually with the straight 6 and a 4 speed. The truck is 2wd and is going to be used for a farm truck and to pull my skidsteer and other equipment back and forth between my farm and my mothers farm. Currently I have 16 in wheels on the truck but I have a set of 19.5 from another truck that will bolt up to this one but there is not enough clearance on the front end. I am looking to lift the front of the truck to clear the wheels and tires but I don't know the best way to go about it. As for the rear, I am putting my air suspension on with big truck bags, leveling valve, etc so that is covered. I have heard of coil spacers but from previous experiance with my 78 and 79 half tons I know that I will just eat up my steer tires. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

On another note, I have been a huge 70's f series fan my whole life. My first 3 trucks were 78's and 79's. You all have some of the nicest I have seen. Maybe I will try and dig out some pics of my older ones to share with you.

Thank you again.

Troy

 

2wd lift? Talk to chasetruck. Hes into that desert prerunner stuff. Hes got a 74 supercab right now hes lifting. Same basic front suspension.

 

Autofab Offroad Trucks is the only one that I know of that sells a lift kit for 2wd trucks. Some say it's pricey, but for what you get, I think its a good price. I dont personally have this on my truck, but it is on the list for the near future...

Here's the link for their "econo" 3" lift
65-79 econo lift

And here's their 5" lift
5 lift