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can i convert my 70 f100 4x4 to a hightboy. I dont need the clearance i just like the look of the big 4x4s. How hard would this converstions be and what do i need?
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Add a suspension lift kit. I believe they come in 2" & 4" lifts. Or you can have a spring shop custom build you lift. Call some 4x shops.
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what would look more stock the 2'' or 4.
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I am not sure how much taller a "highboy" is to an F100 4x4. I would go with the 4". Did you do any calling around yet to see what is available? 4 wheel parts wholesalers has lots of inventory.

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ya i would have prolly chosen the 4''. bigger is better
i also need some 16'' 5 lug pre-97 ford rims. my parents gave me a set of brand new tires but i need 16'' rims for them so if ya know of anybody that has a set of them sittin around send them my way.
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ak-1970-360 wrote:bigger is better
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id like to run 35 or 37 inch tires so shes goin up. :twisted: :rock:
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i looked at 4 wheel parts and they didnt have any lift kits for 67-72 Fords. the only ones i've been able to find are from rough country.
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ak-1970-360 wrote:i looked at 4 wheel parts and they didnt have any lift kits for 67-72 Fords. the only ones i've been able to find are from rough country.
Would a 73 to 77-1/2 F100 lift work on a 67 to 72? Seems like they're similar enough to where it might.
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ak-1970-360 wrote:i looked at 4 wheel parts and they didnt have any lift kits for 67-72 Fords. the only ones i've been able to find are from rough country.
Would a 73 to 77-1/2 F100 lift work on a 67 to 72? Seems like they're similar enough to where it might.
That holds true with the F250s. I bet its the same with the F100s.
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i hope its the same and i will look at skyjacker.
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well that took all of 2 min. skyjacker sell a 2'' 4'' and a 9'' lift for 65-79 f100s.
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thats what i thought. it just kind of suprised me that all the lifts are the same for 65-79. at least thats what their advertising them for.
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Just make sure you put on a new track bar and pitman arm to go with the lift or it will be a bump steering death trap.
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Skyjacker has a 2,4,6, and 9 <--- :D inch lifts for your f100 70-72 you'd be big and still have a smoother ride with the coils plus more travel. Only lifts for the leaf sprung highboy is a 2 and 4in.You could fit 40-44in tires in there but with the f100 axles I'd recommend nothing bigger than a 35-37in on stock running gear. if you have any ?'s I have a skyjacker master catalog............... oops didnt see some of the above posts :eek:
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