1976 Ford F250 - axle - Photo 9299817

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The factory-equipped Dana 44 and hydraulic assist made this platform easy to build from. Stuffed with 4.88 gears and a Detroit Locker, the '76 Ford turns the 37-inch IROKs with ease. Making room for the big rubber is a 2-inch Skyjacker lift that keeps the truck riding low and stable.

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131 0707 04 z+1976 ford f250+front view

We liked how clean and well executed the bed came out. Built in his driveway with a borrowed tube bender, scraps from the local steel yard, and help from his neighbor Dr. Scheer, the intention was to shorten the departure angle and minimize the amount of sheetmetal on the truck to keep it looking healthy after wheeling excursions. It not only manages to keep his gear in check, but hosts enough room for a fullsize spare while aiding in rollover protection.

The factory-equipped Dana 44 and hydraulic assist made this platform easy to build from. Stuffed with 4.88 gears and a Detroit Locker, the '76 Ford turns the 37-inch IROKs with ease. Making room for the big rubber is a 2-inch Skyjacker lift that keeps the truck riding low and stable.

Greg's motor will not be winning any awards for best dressed, but the old 390 still gets the job done. Keeping with the frugal nature of the build was the custom front bumper made out of old scrap metal, along with the Warn 9000 winch he was lucky enough to have sitting around on another old 4x4.