turning radius
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turning radius
I am planning on changing the gearing on my truck and I'm thinking that while I'm at it maybe i should switch the front diff altogether to a newer style with disc brakes. Will I get any tighter turning radius with the diff out of a newer 3/4 ton? I've been driving in the city lately and that thing seems like a large ship in parking lots
Also, any specific year diff i should upgrade to? I've already done the power steering conversion so that isn't really an issue. Thanks
Also, any specific year diff i should upgrade to? I've already done the power steering conversion so that isn't really an issue. Thanks
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turning radius
On almost all trucks, the turning radius is determined by wheelbase and track width. Most trucks are built so the wheels barely clear the frame rail or radius arms at full lock.
My BII was narrow and 94 WB and I could make tighter turns than a VW Jetta and do U-turns on a normal two lane street.
My 1971 F-100 on the other hand, which is about 15 inches wider and has a wb of 117 with manual steering, is a boat
I just try to find parking spots which do not require much turning and try to back in.
My BII was narrow and 94 WB and I could make tighter turns than a VW Jetta and do U-turns on a normal two lane street.
My 1971 F-100 on the other hand, which is about 15 inches wider and has a wb of 117 with manual steering, is a boat
I just try to find parking spots which do not require much turning and try to back in.
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turning radius
I realize that ease of parking is not any trucks strong point but I also have a 96 Dodge
ext cab 4x4 shortbox, which i'm guessing may be 6" shorter wheelbase than my ford and it will turn on a dime
ext cab 4x4 shortbox, which i'm guessing may be 6" shorter wheelbase than my ford and it will turn on a dime
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