Wider stance
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Wider stance
When I look at my '72 from behind the width between the tire looks really narrow with the stock wheels. How do I widen it out without screwing up the handling. Can I bolt on wheels with a different off-set. I notice that the F-150s from the 80s and 90s look wider...would set of wheels from one of these?
I have seen other 67-72 around that have a wider meaner looking stance. Ideas?
Thanks
I have seen other 67-72 around that have a wider meaner looking stance. Ideas?
Thanks
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rebocardo,I see the signature so I won't dis-agree,but I'm just wondering,Aren't the van rear's wider than pick-ups? .73-79 pick-ups are about 4'' wider than 67-72.Did you mean a van rear from a 72 ?
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I myself went the wider rear rim and tire route, and the correct offset to even things up from front to back. Kind of the streetrod look. It's all about what each person likes in their own opinion.
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Brian, The front and rear tracks were the same through 64. Ford introduced the wider front track I-beam in 65 and left it that way until 73. In 73 the rear frame and axle was widened to match the front.
You can use a rear from 73 to 86, by cutting and moving the hangers to the narror stance. The newer rear is about 4" wider and offset tires can be tricky to get on & off. It will work.
John
You can use a rear from 73 to 86, by cutting and moving the hangers to the narror stance. The newer rear is about 4" wider and offset tires can be tricky to get on & off. It will work.
John
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John, as soon as I read your post I ran out and measured the front and rear track width. The rear is about 3 to 4 inches narrower than the front. I never knew this.
I don't like the idea of having different wheels on the front and the back...just doesn't seem right. So I will have to think about if I want go to the trouble of changing the whole rear end.
Thanks at least now I know what the problem is.
I don't like the idea of having different wheels on the front and the back...just doesn't seem right. So I will have to think about if I want go to the trouble of changing the whole rear end.
Thanks at least now I know what the problem is.
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> Aren't the van rear's wider than pick-ups?
Yes. When talking 9 inchers, the vans come with wider rear axles, usually 31 splines, and the largest rear drum brakes compared to F-100/F-150. So, they make the best "wider" bolt in upgrade and tend not to be beat to death like a truck (4x4) axle found in the bone yard and have not been taken off-road.
Plus, you can find many vans with SRW Dana 60 rear ends, which is a bonus upgrade even if it came off an ambulance and you have to redo your driveshaft.
Being from Canada, I doubt he will have many 73-79 pickups to choose from and later model vans that are rusted out with low mileage are more likely to be found in a junkyard. imo.
Yes. When talking 9 inchers, the vans come with wider rear axles, usually 31 splines, and the largest rear drum brakes compared to F-100/F-150. So, they make the best "wider" bolt in upgrade and tend not to be beat to death like a truck (4x4) axle found in the bone yard and have not been taken off-road.
Plus, you can find many vans with SRW Dana 60 rear ends, which is a bonus upgrade even if it came off an ambulance and you have to redo your driveshaft.
Being from Canada, I doubt he will have many 73-79 pickups to choose from and later model vans that are rusted out with low mileage are more likely to be found in a junkyard. imo.
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personally, I think the narrower rear axle will bennifit my project, as I do intend on getting some BIG!!!! meats under there, making some mini tubs and a possible "C" notched frame to get it in the weeds. I am going for the resto-modern look, with all of the modern ammenities. I guess it all depends on your plans as to what you are going to do with your truck.
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drive track
I did not like the look of my 71 F-100 4x4 rear being four and three sisxteenths of an inch narrower track than the front.I bought a set of wheel spacers from Performance tire and wheel and now the truck looks great.
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From: loveland colorado
different rims will help but if you put wheel spacers on back you will save your self some money and time but your studs might not be long enough, also if you live in a state where it snows the same track width from bacl to front will benefit you alot
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re: narrower rear axle
Actually, it helps the front track better, by making the turning radius smaller, so the rear inside tire does not scrub as much ... or something like that
The wider the rear axle, the more likely it is to push the front axle straight through a turn instead of tracking after the front axle. Especially on a slick surface.
I know it is a model car site, the information still applies:
http://www.rctek.com/handling/ackerm...principle.html
When trucks (like the newer Rangers) are designed by Ford to dog track, it is usually to favor the right hand turn over the left.
Actually, it helps the front track better, by making the turning radius smaller, so the rear inside tire does not scrub as much ... or something like that
The wider the rear axle, the more likely it is to push the front axle straight through a turn instead of tracking after the front axle. Especially on a slick surface.I know it is a model car site, the information still applies:
http://www.rctek.com/handling/ackerm...principle.html
When trucks (like the newer Rangers) are designed by Ford to dog track, it is usually to favor the right hand turn over the left.