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Nov 13, 2014 | 04:50 PM

davytenn

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Turning radius

Any suggestions on improving turning radius on a stock 96 F150 Extended cab 4X4?

Nov 14, 2014 | 06:38 AM

Wheelman55

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Make sure it's not in four wheel drive.

The turning radius on my F250 Extended Cab is something like 55 1/2 feet in 2X...it's more like 60 feet in 4X.

Nov 14, 2014 | 06:54 AM

dixie460

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Well, if your truck has some *****...

1. Turn wheels in desired direction.
2. Mash gas pedal to floor.

There you go, instantly better turning radius!

Nov 14, 2014 | 09:04 AM

davytenn

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oh ur killing me...
4WD not engaged, hubs unlocked. 2012 F450 has a better turning radius. And yes, 5.8 has plenty of power.

Nov 14, 2014 | 09:53 AM

cbakker

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You aren't comparing apples to apples. The big super duties have more steering because they have room for it, and OBS trucks do not. I always wonder how the CCLB guys handle it. I have to be careful with my turns with my CCSB. I'm not sure what aftermarket options there might be, but it sure would be nice to turn the steering wheel another half turn.

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Nov 14, 2014 | 02:17 PM

davytenn

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Roger that Cbakker, was just saying...
I've had other 2WD 150's that still turn way better. Just figured if someone else had an issue they might respond.

Nov 14, 2014 | 03:07 PM

Crewcabber

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Dixie has the best idea so far by far. LOl

CBBAKER Turning radius in a crew cab long bed 4x4 4" lift on 35 x12.50's = Big empty parking lot and still have to almost do a three point turn to make it turn LOL

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Nov 14, 2014 | 03:57 PM

clarkbre

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dixie460

Well, if your truck has some *****...

1. Turn wheels in desired direction.
2. Mash gas pedal to floor.

There you go, instantly better turning radius!

This is completely incorrect...

Here's the scientific reasoning our trucks have such a wide turning radius.

Back in the 80's and 90's, Ford built their steering boxes and they would only turn to 10. That being said, the truck could only be turned so tight. Fast forward a couple decades and now Ford makes their steering boxes that turn to 11. With the one extra number, it allows the trucks to turn much tighter.

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