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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: 81_Chevy on February 27, 2013, 08:52:05 pm

Title: Dog Tracking
Post by: 81_Chevy on February 27, 2013, 08:52:05 pm
so i know my truck is dog tracking, i can actually see the difference between the tires, the passenger side is the side that is pushed back. i hit a curb back in november head on in a parking lot at night because i didnt see it. i was only going about 5mph so i didnt think it would do anything.

its right around the time that i need to re-torque my U-bolt since i put my lift in, is there any way to fix dog tracking? it would be nice to kill two birds with one stone lol

thanks in advance -Nic
Title: Re: Dog Tracking
Post by: Captkaos on February 27, 2013, 09:50:00 pm
as in side to side or front to back?
Title: Re: Dog Tracking
Post by: 81_Chevy on February 28, 2013, 07:20:13 am
im thinking its more front to back than side to side
Title: Re: Dog Tracking
Post by: 81_Chevy on February 28, 2013, 11:48:37 am
but i also think that it could be a little of side to side too because the drivers side tire sticks out more than the passenger side as well.
Title: Re: Dog Tracking
Post by: pholliday1 on February 28, 2013, 12:30:24 pm
Have someone help you measure wheel base distance on both sides/ front of rear axle tube to rear of front tube, and let us know what you find
Title: Re: Dog Tracking
Post by: Captkaos on February 28, 2013, 01:51:20 pm
Keep in mind the rear track width is narrower than the front.  Check the wheelbase dimensions as Pholliday stated.
Title: Re: Dog Tracking
Post by: pholliday1 on February 28, 2013, 03:03:07 pm
Mine was off by 1 1/4 inchess!! Dana 60's do bend.......
Title: Re: Dog Tracking
Post by: bake74 on March 01, 2013, 10:36:35 pm
Quote from: pholliday1 on February 28, 2013, 12:30:24 pm
Have someone help you measure wheel base distance on both sides/ front of rear axle tube to rear of front tube, and let us know what you find

     Also get fixed points on front and back axles and measure an a "x" fashion, both measurements should be the same if nothing is bent.
     This will help you with side to side, and front to back.
Title: Re: Dog Tracking
Post by: 81_Chevy on March 02, 2013, 02:09:48 pm
okay thanks for the info everybody, my dad gets back into town from cali tonight so we can do the measuring tomorrow, what should i be looking for measurement wise?