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Old 03-09-2005, 01:48 PM   #1
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need one answered

AS YOU CAN SEE I'M NOT IN THIS VERY DEEP YET, BUT I NEED A QUESTION ANSWERED IF YOU GUYS CAN HELP ME OUT. WHAT IS THE REASON BEHIND THE WIDER AXLE ON THE FRONT OF THE 73-87 HEAVY DUTY, 3/4 TON, 4x4? I DIDN'T REALIZE THIS UNTIL WE TRIED TO PUT IT ON A TRAILER FRONT END FIRST & THEN IT STOPPED AT THE TRAILER FENDERS. THANKS FOR ANY KNOWLEDGE I CAN RECEIVE!
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Old 03-09-2005, 02:51 PM   #2
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I was always told it is so that the tires are making different tracks in case you get stuck.
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Old 03-09-2005, 02:52 PM   #3
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it is so that the rear tires do not have the same path as the front. It provides better traction.
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Old 03-09-2005, 02:53 PM   #4
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you beat me to it!
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Old 03-09-2005, 02:55 PM   #5
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yes what he said

yes what he said
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