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Old May 8, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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Rearend alignment?

Has anyone noticed their rear not centered in there L? My rearend sits to the right about 1in. off. Other than the look of this , it has not affected driving, tire wear, or launching at the strip. My L has been getting mid 1.5 60 ft. times. It has been to an alignment shop and all was ok, no frame damage could be found. I thought it could be because of the bed being misaligned, but it is strait. Any thoughts?
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Old May 8, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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I really hate posts like this

As if I can't find enough defects on my own.......

Now repeat after me 3 times....

I will not go out and check the rearend of my truck.
I will not go out and check the rearend of my truck.
I will not go out and check the rearend of my truck.


 
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Old May 10, 2005 | 11:05 AM
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anyone check their L yet?
 
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Old May 10, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Every Ford truck I've owned, the rearend has been off to one side.
 
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Old May 10, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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If I am looking at mine correctly mine is straight. My bed is shifted though.
 
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Old May 10, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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When I lowered my 01 with A arms, front spring hangers, and shackels before I went to the alignment shop I measured up everything. By my measurements the rear axle was out more than a 1/2 inch (not square with the front wheels). So when I had the alignment checked they confirmed my measurements. I took out one of the rear front spring hanger brkts, welded up the spring mounting hole and redrilled it. I am not sure it makes any difference, rear tire wear will not be an indicator.
 
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Old May 10, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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mine is ****ed 1/2" forward on the right side
 
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