Drivetrain Question..
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Drivetrain Question..
'88 f150 lariat,4x4 shortbed.
On an observation, I noticed this on my truck, and I think I remember seeing it on another ford pick-up with 4x4. It appears that the drive train, -specifically the front axel, seems to stick out of the passenger side wheel well more so than the drivers side.. i dont know, but looking down the side of the truck from the front, or looking down the side from the back, and comparing the left side of the truck from the right side, -it seems more noticable that the tire is outward from the wheel well on the passenger side, -I just replaced my rear axel housing, -and to see if the axel was in right, and not cocked, I took some wire, and tied it through the spokes on the rear rim, and tied it to a piece of 8ft aluminum round stock placed against the tire, so that it was running the length of the truck- I did this to see if the axel was some what in line, (a long piece of stock will show its ends pointing inward, or outward when looking down the side of the vehicle on a cocked axel,) -kind of a back yard alignment of sorts, anyway, I noticed the extended front wheel.....- Is it an illusion, or, factory? somthing worn out?- Its a dana front end if that makes any difference,............-Any one have an opinion on this??
On an observation, I noticed this on my truck, and I think I remember seeing it on another ford pick-up with 4x4. It appears that the drive train, -specifically the front axel, seems to stick out of the passenger side wheel well more so than the drivers side.. i dont know, but looking down the side of the truck from the front, or looking down the side from the back, and comparing the left side of the truck from the right side, -it seems more noticable that the tire is outward from the wheel well on the passenger side, -I just replaced my rear axel housing, -and to see if the axel was in right, and not cocked, I took some wire, and tied it through the spokes on the rear rim, and tied it to a piece of 8ft aluminum round stock placed against the tire, so that it was running the length of the truck- I did this to see if the axel was some what in line, (a long piece of stock will show its ends pointing inward, or outward when looking down the side of the vehicle on a cocked axel,) -kind of a back yard alignment of sorts, anyway, I noticed the extended front wheel.....- Is it an illusion, or, factory? somthing worn out?- Its a dana front end if that makes any difference,............-Any one have an opinion on this??
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 550
Likes: 1
From: Hillsboro, OR
I have no experience on the alignment of the axles but I doubt the front would be offset from the factory. Is it possible your frame is bent? I imagine that it would not take much to offset the axles. Just a thought. Good luck.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Animalistic
I have no experience on the alignment of the axles but I doubt the front would be offset from the factory. Is it possible your frame is bent? I imagine that it would not take much to offset the axles. Just a thought. Good luck.
dont understand it.
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 773
Likes: 0
From: torrington,ct
ya know i'm pretty sure I've noticed it on mine too, also my drivers side is the only side that rubs the tire on the leaf spring, but, i also do have some toe issues going on that will be fixed once its back on the road and all ball joints/tie rod ends are fixed.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
I remember feeling the tires rub here and there on a tight turn, and went out to check for wear on the radius arms, and low and behold, just on the drivers side, not on the passenger side. I dont know, I guess I still gotta look around for other fords with this, I was just kinda concerned because of the rear housing swap that I just did, and trying to get everything somewhat lined up in place for a final alignment at the shop, -thanks.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by mortis08
This may sound a little far fetched, but i have seen it before. It may be possible that just one wheel has been replaced, with one that looks the same but has a different offset.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 440
Likes: 0
From: pg b.c
I've had that happen with leaf springs, getting nail hard from the side...but I'm sure you have coils?? and IFS so it would probably be a lot less likely (I think)
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by ssidney
I've had that happen with leaf springs, getting nail hard from the side...but I'm sure you have coils?? and IFS so it would probably be a lot less likely (I think)
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by alz
Find center point of truck between frame rails. You may have to mark it on something (oil pan?). Measure out to the tires from there and compare.
thanx.