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1994 F250 tires flare out when backing up

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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 07:26 PM
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1994 F250 tires flare out when backing up

Ok I'm sure this question has been beat to death but anyways here goes. Got a 1994 F250 2wd long bed single cab 5.8l, when you back up the tires flare out at the bottom real bad and straighten up when you go back forward. Got all new ball joints and tie rods. Brand new front and rear tires. Don know why it does this. I have 2 1995 F150s that don't do it. Anybody got any ideas?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 08:22 PM
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4WD F250s are notorious for doing that. The geometry of the TTB is what makes it occur. The more worn the pivot bushings, the worse it does it. I guess the same would apply to the 2WD front end.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 10:47 AM
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Especially if the toe-in is too much.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 01:34 PM
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I would have a good look at the pivot bushings........
 
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 08:05 PM
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I was thinking the pivot bushings were the problem. Guess that's the next thing
 
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