Offset not lining up
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Offset not lining up
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I bought my trucks (a 250) with the lift and a Dana 60 swap already in it. I have always noticed that the front end was slightly wider then the rear by about 2 inches. My question is, is this a common issue and what is the solution. I already have 2 inch spacers all around and need to keep them on the front for rubbing issues under turning. I I have also heard of guys running dually hubs as large spacers but wanted some more information.
Thank you
I bought my trucks (a 250) with the lift and a Dana 60 swap already in it. I have always noticed that the front end was slightly wider then the rear by about 2 inches. My question is, is this a common issue and what is the solution. I already have 2 inch spacers all around and need to keep them on the front for rubbing issues under turning. I I have also heard of guys running dually hubs as large spacers but wanted some more information.
Thank you
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On my '97 F350 4X4, the front tread width (D60) was about 4" wider than the rear (Sterling 10.25). I used 2" spacers each side to bring the rear wheels out in line with front wheels. No more dog-track look. I don't know about the dually hubs you mention.
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Hi all
I bought my trucks (a 250) with the lift and a Dana 60 swap already in it. I have always noticed that the front end was slightly wider then the rear by about 2 inches. My question is, is this a common issue and what is the solution. I already have 2 inch spacers all around and need to keep them on the front for rubbing issues under turning. I I have also heard of guys running dually hubs as large spacers but wanted some more information.
Thank you
I bought my trucks (a 250) with the lift and a Dana 60 swap already in it. I have always noticed that the front end was slightly wider then the rear by about 2 inches. My question is, is this a common issue and what is the solution. I already have 2 inch spacers all around and need to keep them on the front for rubbing issues under turning. I I have also heard of guys running dually hubs as large spacers but wanted some more information.
Thank you
Sounds like you have the wrong wheels in the front if you need to run a spacer.
Dually spacers are roughly 3" and that is A LOT of spacer on a 3/4 ton truck
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But it's also very common for the front solid axle of a truck to be wider than the rear. It's how probably most trucks (at least non-dually trucks) were delivered from the factory.
Especailly true for the Dana 60 solid axles from '78 and '79.
My F350 is bone stock in that department, with the same wheels front and rear, and the front tires stick out of the fenders noticeably more than the rears. Even more than the same truck with a Dana 44 in the front.
It has to do with steering angles and such I believe (Ackerman angle maybe?) and is not really something to worry about.
But if you don't like it, you can certainly run spacers on the rear to take care of the visual aspect. Not sure if you'd even be able to feel the difference in drivability or not. If you've driven your truck daily for years, you could probably feel the difference.
Paul
Especailly true for the Dana 60 solid axles from '78 and '79.
My F350 is bone stock in that department, with the same wheels front and rear, and the front tires stick out of the fenders noticeably more than the rears. Even more than the same truck with a Dana 44 in the front.
It has to do with steering angles and such I believe (Ackerman angle maybe?) and is not really something to worry about.
But if you don't like it, you can certainly run spacers on the rear to take care of the visual aspect. Not sure if you'd even be able to feel the difference in drivability or not. If you've driven your truck daily for years, you could probably feel the difference.
Paul
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I assume Ford uses the same width Sterling 10.25 in all F250/350 models - be they 4X4, 4X2, SRW, or dually. Imagine the $ Ford saves by having the one-size-fits-all rear end. Correct me if I'm wrong. I do get the ironic humor of the "...rear tires out of the front tire's track", however.
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The rear axle is suppose to be narrower than the front axle. My jeep is like that too. Not a Ford specific thing, it's common for handling reasons (please don't ask me specifics, I just know it's suppose to be that way). I suggest you leave it be. Most people won't notice it.
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I assume Ford uses the same width Sterling 10.25 in all F250/350 models - be they 4X4, 4X2, SRW, or dually. Imagine the $ Ford saves by having the one-size-fits-all rear end. Correct me if I'm wrong. I do get the ironic humor of the "...rear tires out of the front tire's track", however.
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Thanks for your info...perhaps I was misinformed. The truth is elusive ofttimes.
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The rear axle is suppose to be narrower than the front axle. My jeep is like that too. Not a Ford specific thing, it's common for handling reasons (please don't ask me specifics, I just know it's suppose to be that way). I suggest you leave it be. Most people won't notice it.
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