This Shortened Godzilla V8 Ford F-350 Shows Why Bigger Isn't Always Better
Not Your Average F-350
Some builders have chosen to turn the Ford Super Duty into a shortened truck, and one was recently sold on Bring a Trailer. This particular Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 4x4, dubbed "Supershorty," stands out for being nearly new, showing just 1,500 miles, and featuring modifications that make the conversion even more compelling.
Supershorty comes with a shortened rear frame and a 6.5-foot bed, giving the truck a somewhat disproportionate look. It is paired with a Carli 4.5-inch lift kit with King remote-reservoir shocks and revised springs, along with 18-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch Toyo Open Country tires.
A Super Duty That Wants to Play
This setup should make the truck more engaging to drive, rather than aligning with the Super Duty's traditional workhorse image. In theory, a shorter wheelbase improves agility, and in an off-road context, it enhances trail capability by improving approach, departure, and breakover angles.
Perhaps the best part is that the shortened F-350 retains the 7.3-liter "Godzilla" V8, factory-rated at 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. Ford introduced the engine for the 2020 model year as a replacement for the Triton V10, giving Super Duty buyers a newer gasoline option with stronger low-end torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, an electronic locking rear differential, and 4.30:1 gearing.
As an XLT, the truck offers more convenience than the base XL. This example is equipped with heated front seats, black leather upholstery, power-adjustable pedals, remote start, cruise control, and a SYNC 3 touchscreen.
For Those Who Get It
Such a build is definitely not for everyone, especially among typical Super Duty buyers. Those looking for a more agile truck may be better served by the Ranger Raptor, which comes factory-equipped with serious off-road hardware, including Fox 2.5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks.
However, the winning bidder clearly has a thing for shortened Super Duty builds. The new owner had already picked up a similar truck with the same model year and trim, also featuring the "Supershorty" conversion, though that example had around 17,000 miles on the clock. In the listing's comment section, the owner said they enjoyed the way it drove and even claimed it rode "better than any Super Duty on the planet."
This low-mileage example, meanwhile, sold for $60,000, which isn't too bad considering a brand-new F-350 XLT already starts north of $50,000.
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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM.