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Old 02-09-2006, 09:03 PM   #10
69TowRig
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Re: Why the different axles lengths?

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Originally Posted by Chris_T
I've heard it was to improve turning radius .. no idea if this is true
That would have no effect. The wheelbase and the angle that the wheels turn in either direction are the only constraints to curb-to-curb turning radius.
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