Wheel Offset

[Fritz C]

Just wondering if anyone knows how difficult it is to adjust the rear axle of an ST. Mine seems to be sticking out more to the right. I didn't realize it until I got 20's, then the right really stuck out more than the left. Wheels are back to stock now but I want to somehow move the whole axle a tad bit left so that it's balanced.



Thanks!



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[Johnny O]

Try a frame and alignment shop and see if they can loosen the u-bolts and shove the axle over a little. Looks like 1/2" or less. Manufacturing tolerances all that, ya know.

 

[Fudged Undies]

This is normal for the 8.8 rear end which our trac has. Every ST has this "problem", as well as the rear tires tucking more than the front. Perhaps a shop can fix/adjust it though I don't think it will be financially worthwhile as the only real solution I can imagine is re-welding the spring mounts on the axle after adjusting the axle position. This will also slightly adjust the driveshaft angle (horizontallyy) which may cause other issues.

 

[EddieS'04]

It may just be the bed alighnment..have an alighnment shop to check the front wheels to rear wheels alighnment..

 

[Todd Z]

Look at where the front of the bed meets the cab on both sides... the St is known for the bed to be sitting crooked on the frame..

Todd Z

 

[2]

Like the above two say, the bed is probably off center. Mine was 1 and 3/4 inches out which would cause my inner rear tire on the passenger side to rub when I did a tight corner. Ford fixed mine under warranty.