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MrJimi · 12-17-2007, 10:53 AM

Derek, The F-550 is same cab as a 250/350 but the frame on mine is straight back and on a regular P/U it has a hump over the rear axle. I have the bed lowered all the way down and still have a working tailgate.
I could get a 3" lift kit for a 250/350 and that part would be fine EXCEPT ! they all say will not fit diesel it's something about the turbo intercooler, I do know that I will have to get a steering extender and lower radiator cooling shroud, that is no problem and at this point of all these deadends, I am about ready to just make my own.
I have registered on a few forums that discuss this and still not getting anywhere.

Now if I were to make and put a flatbed on it, That would be real easy, I just don't like the look of a flatbed
I want a normal P/U bed

Jim

12-17-2007, 10:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
MrJimi Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NorthEast, Florida Posts: 2,507	Re: Putting a pick-up bed on my F-550 Derek, The F-550 is same cab as a 250/350 but the frame on mine is straight back and on a regular P/U it has a hump over the rear axle. I have the bed lowered all the way down and still have a working tailgate. I could get a 3" lift kit for a 250/350 and that part would be fine EXCEPT ! they all say will not fit diesel it's something about the turbo intercooler, I do know that I will have to get a steering extender and lower radiator cooling shroud, that is no problem and at this point of all these deadends, I am about ready to just make my own. I have registered on a few forums that discuss this and still not getting anywhere. Now if I were to make and put a flatbed on it, That would be real easy, I just don't like the look of a flatbed I want a normal P/U bed Jim __________________ Click here for my current weather Case 1845C with dirt bucket, forks, 3 point quick hitch on the front, 30'. boom, 6 & 1/2 foot disc harrow, 5 foot Howse RC, root and tree bucket and Grouser tracks and a Ford F-550 pick up,7.3 Turbo with Auto and a Crosley 25' X 8'.6" X 14 K D/O trailer. PDF files don't like me !! Making a F-550 Pick Up thread My Gallery My other Gallery Revielle video here Dear Eliot