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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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axle width

i just put 33 x 12.5's on my truck (86 f250) and i knotice that the front tires stick out farther from the wheel wells than the rear. i want to get a couple spacers for the rear so they match. does anyone know exactly how much wider the front is than the rear so i can get the right spacer?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:40 AM
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My truck is the same way, a difference of about 1.5" per side between the front and the back. Measure your axles to be sure exactly how much difference there is though as it varies depending on the axle combo you have. Eventually I plan to get different backspacings on my rims to match them.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:47 AM
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anyone know why ford did this, why would you use axles with different widths?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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It's supposed to have something to do with tracking, being able to keep a straight line easier.

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Cody, what's your truck's rated GVW?
 
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