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Thread: Front axle pushed forward

  1. 07-16-2007 05:23 PM #1
    Graymist
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    Default Front axle pushed forward

    I've noticed that some trucks like the KW W900 & Eagle 9900i have their front axles pushed all the way to the front. What purpose does this serve ? Doesn't it affect manouverability adversely, since it increases the wheel base ? Also, if something were to strike the front bumper, wouldn't it hit the tires too since the tires are so close to the front bumper ?
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  2. 07-16-2007 05:32 PM #2
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    Thats how there made. The steer tires can't be moved.
    Has everyone forgotten how to be COURTEOUS.
    If you've forgot, it means.
    respect for and consideration of others
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  3. 07-16-2007 05:52 PM #3
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    Yes it will take you more room to manuveur these trucks but once you get used to it it is not a big deal. I have never had anything hit my bumper so I can't help you on that one but that does make since. I do know that if you hit something and you have a nice big shiny bumper I have seen those pushed back into the tires.
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  4. 07-18-2007 05:25 PM #4
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    Set forward axle improves the ride, set back axle improves manuverability. It's a tradeoff.
    You can take the driver out of the truck but you cant take the truck out of the driver.
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