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

 

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.

 

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!

 

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

 

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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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.

 

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

 

You for got to add, " and it doesn't have the 300 and 3.08 gears. LOL


You can carefully adjust the steering bump stops to see if you can get a little tighter turn but be careful not to go too far and remember that tire roll in a turn will force the tire to rub radius arms and such more than when parked and adjusting.

 

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.


This is Spinal Tap!