Crooked?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Kattarp, Helsingborg, Swe
Crooked?
A friend of mine was driving behind me the other day, and when we arrived at our destination, he says that while driving behind me, he could clearly see that my rear axle seems to be pushed over to the right side, because he could see my left front tire while driving behind me. Now, when I had the truck completely tore apart, I measured the frame to make sure it was square and not bent, and I know that I have mounted everything back in the same place, as where they were before, plus I have measured with a measuring tape, some distances and everything seems to lineup. Is it common that you’re able to see the front wheels sticking out while driving behind these old trucks?
Cargo Master
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From: Kenner,La.
Crooked
One reason it looks that way is the front track is wider than the rear. My truck has always looked that way when it is being followed. I now have wider rims and tires which improves the look from the rear.
Hotshot
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From: The Shenandoah Valley
Yep, a lot of, maybe even all older Bumps had narrower rear axles. Hold over from the previous generations I guess. It does look more obvious with wider beds.
Let a "favored status" buddy drive it and you follow it, look down both sides.
Let a "favored status" buddy drive it and you follow it, look down both sides.
Cross-Country
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From: China Lake
You might want to check to see if your rear axle has maybe slipped on the spring pads and got a little crooked. Years ago I had the same experience, Guy following me tipped me off that my truck was tracking crooked. I measured from the axle tubes forward to a couple different points and found my axle had shifted forward on one side.
FTE Legend
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From: Angier, NC
You could also drive thru a large puddle to get all the tires wet and drive straight out the other side where it is dry.
Then look at the tire marks. If it is tracking straight the tire marks should be in line on top of each other.
Dave ----
Then look at the tire marks. If it is tracking straight the tire marks should be in line on top of each other.
Dave ----
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