Tracking Question

[TEXAS 70 RANGER XLT]

Hey Fellers,

I have a Ford 9" 3.25 under my F-100 and I have noticed that the rear end wheels track inside the path of the front ones and its been that for as long as I can remember. The truck handles just fine but I'm curious.

Was that a design feature for F-100's or other models?

Is that unique to my truck?

[heep70]

No, its cool. They are all that way. I forget exactly why. I believe it was done for handling purposes. There was a discussion awhile back about that. Try doing a search.

[Freightrain]

That's the reason I run wide rims out back. To give it a more proper stance from the rear!

[qman]

my 94 suburban is the same way

[4x4_Welder]

I have heard it's because when Ford went to the twin I beam front end, the front track was widened by 2", but they left the rear alone until 73. 73+ trucks are closer, but still a little out of line.

[cdeal28078]

I always thought it was one reason I could do so good in the snow with mine. Go figure, I get stuck in wet grass but go where I want in the snow,lol
I have a housing out of a 73-79 that I am going to put under my 71 f100 one of these days to widen the stance.
clint