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11-23-2004, 04:08 PM
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11-23-2004, 05:13 PM
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That's what I said, there will be flex in these areas. If it is excessive, that's where to look. As far as brand new, I don't know, but have not spent much time on dealer parking lots with new trucks trying this. The salesmen frown on this around here. Even if that was the case, camber is important going forward down the highway, not backing up. Don
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11-23-2004, 05:30 PM
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I agree with ya there don,i was just pointing out if the truck was backed up when some of the guys here checked them it wouldnt give them a true idea on how bad they really are.Did you by any chance try it to see what i was talking about?I have always thought that it was the bushings in the radius arm flexing when backing up,just my take on it though.I still find it pretty weird to watch,lol.
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11-23-2004, 05:49 PM
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I have laid underneath the truck to look at the brackets. (Not the brightest thing and very trusting of the driver) The bracket and the bushings twist. A urethane bushing might help. It is not a huge issue as long as it is not excessive. But it is a place to keep an eye on. Normal prying and checking will not always show movement in this area. Don
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11-23-2004, 08:43 PM
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HAYNES MANUAL FORD 1980-1996 4X4 MODELS: " ALL MODELS OF F-250 AND EARLY F-350 IFS EMPLOY THE SAME TYPE OF TWO-PIECE DRIVING AXLE AS THE BRONCO AND F-150, BUT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WITH TWO SEMI-ELEPTIC LEAF-TYPE SPRINGS....LATER MODEL F-350's UTILIZE THE THE MONOBEAM SOLID FRONT AXLE."
LAST I CHECKED, 2WD DON'T HAVE A FRONT DIFF.
LAST I CHECKED, 2WD DON'T HAVE A FRONT DIFF.
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11-23-2004, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RANCHHAND
HAYNES MANUAL FORD 1980-1996 4X4 MODELS: " ALL MODELS OF F-250 AND EARLY F-350 IFS EMPLOY THE SAME TYPE OF TWO-PIECE DRIVING AXLE AS THE BRONCO AND F-150, BUT IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WITH TWO SEMI-ELEPTIC LEAF-TYPE SPRINGS....LATER MODEL F-350's UTILIZE THE THE MONOBEAM SOLID FRONT AXLE."
LAST I CHECKED, 2WD DON'T HAVE A FRONT DIFF.
LAST I CHECKED, 2WD DON'T HAVE A FRONT DIFF.
Thats why you should go back and read the orignal posters question on a 4x4 front end.Also is there a problem with your CAPS LOCK?
Stick around here awhile,you will learn more pratical stuff then that book on your lap will ever tell you.
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11-24-2004, 09:49 AM
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I only used caps lock to make a point pnose. I know it must be hard to open your mind, but just because YOU haven't seen something does not mean it does not exist. I have been talking about 4x4's the entire time. I repplied to this thread to try to help out the individual who asked the question, not to have to explain all the mechanical aspects of a front end to you. With replies like yours, people might be better off with the book.
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11-24-2004, 10:02 AM
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I suppose.Caps lock is shouting.Your points can be made easily without shouting.I may be old but im not deaf,at least not yet anyway.
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Originally Posted by pnose
Well my book only goes from 1987-1996 and it lists a d60 for every year F-350 4x4.Like i said im not familiar with the 2wd,however i am with the 4x4,and i dont need to look at any more than i have already owned up through the years.Up untill 1979 all 4x4 ford trucks had a straight axle,right down to the 1/2 ton.I still stand on my original statement that i have never seen a IFS F-350 4x4.My book doesnt show one.It does show 2wd F-350's with IFS.BTW,i would have read your response even if you never had the CAP LOCKS on.
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