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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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Front end crooked????

I got a perplexing problem. I was installing mud flaps on my 2012 f-350 and completed the passenger side when I went to install the drivers side the tire was a full inch back (closer to the cab) than the passenger side. This made it impossible for a mud flap to go there without rubbing. I have bushwacker fender flares so thought maybe something was wrong there but I measured center of axle to a point on the frame and the drivers side was a full inch closer.

Is his normal??? I have never hit anything or been in a accident. So not sure what to do.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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I'm sure someone else will come along and either agree with me or disagree with me, but I think it's normal.

I don't recall what it was I was doing to one of my past Superduty trucks, it may have been installing front fender flares when I noticed that the tires were much closer on one side than the other when full turned one direction..

Sorry I can't be of any more help, I do recall it was a white truck, but then we both know the color wouldn't make a difference...right?

I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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Well I can't install a mud flap so it's a big deal. Haha. Can't afford anymore rock chips
 
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Rock chips are a sign of "Truck Character". Maybe a different style of mud flap will work. One of those plain old get the job down hang down rubber flaps. The don't look as nice as a molded mud flap, but do get the job done.

Over on the Jeep forums they would say to just Plastic Dip over the chips and go with a two tone finish. But then Jeep Owners can be a weird bunch of folks.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Well I'm actually using a kick back mud flap
 
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