78 F250 SC build - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

1FastGambler · 10-15-2011, 07:40 AM

This site has been really helpful. I've learned some good ways to do things & also what not to do over the years reading these forumns.

Here's what I'm working on...

78 F250 SC 4x4 long bed

Converted front suspension to 3-link coil spring using 88 F150 coil spring buckets & fox shocks. 6" lift skyjacker coil springs.
Cross over steering
TMI 400 w/aussie heads
Howell fuel injection
MSD HEI distributer
Wieand intake
Headman fenderwell exit headers
Dual diaphram brake booster
ZF5 tranny w/LUK clutch
NP205 twin stick
Detroit in rear D60

Should have the new engine & ZF done and the truck back on the road in the next week.

cslimfu · 10-15-2011, 10:24 AM

I take it the underlined bold is a link, no worky. Whats it gonna be used for, tires?

1FastGambler · 10-15-2011, 02:23 PM

Nope, not a link.

Truck is used mostly as a DD, huntin' truck, and playin in the mountains.

Wheels are 17x9 pro comps, tires are 35" Duratrac's.

The 6" lift coil springs were a little light. After settling the overall lift is more like 4-1/2 to 5", but the ride is outstanding.

10-15-2011, 07:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
1FastGambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 189438 Posts: 5	78 F250 SC build This site has been really helpful. I've learned some good ways to do things & also what not to do over the years reading these forumns. Here's what I'm working on... 78 F250 SC 4x4 long bed Converted front suspension to 3-link coil spring using 88 F150 coil spring buckets & fox shocks. 6" lift skyjacker coil springs. Cross over steering TMI 400 w/aussie heads Howell fuel injection MSD HEI distributer Wieand intake Headman fenderwell exit headers Dual diaphram brake booster ZF5 tranny w/LUK clutch NP205 twin stick Detroit in rear D60 Should have the new engine & ZF done and the truck back on the road in the next week.

10-15-2011, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
cslimfu GREEN BASTARD!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123458 Location: amity, oregon Posts: 1,594	I take it the underlined bold is a link, no worky. Whats it gonna be used for, tires? __________________ It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. You take away all he's got, and all he's ever going to have. Last edited by cslimfu; 10-15-2011 at 10:26 AM.

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10-15-2011, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
1FastGambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 189438 Posts: 5	Nope, not a link. Truck is used mostly as a DD, huntin' truck, and playin in the mountains. Wheels are 17x9 pro comps, tires are 35" Duratrac's. The 6" lift coil springs were a little light. After settling the overall lift is more like 4-1/2 to 5", but the ride is outstanding.