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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: ozarks, missouri
Posts: 1,954
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i had a 78 with the 400. it was a great truck, hauled some heavy trailers with it.
later bought an 86, it was nothing in comparison, cushy, sloppy, and slow. went back to the 78.
78 and 79 were 3/4 ton shortbed trucks, 3 driveshafts, rear carrier bearing.solid axles.
if it has not been done, plan on a complete suspension, steering, gas tank, u joints, etc rebuild.
c4 tranny holds up well.
tires are noisy, mine had 33's on newer aluminum ford stock wheels.
plan on lots of gas, 10 mpg at best
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