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Location: Mifflinburg, PA
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‘78 K10 - Front Axle Not Centered?
Hey, gang. As I’m working through the Suburban, I’ve noticed that the front axle isn’t centered under the truck. I thought I noticed it a few months ago with stock steelies and smaller tires, but recently put 265/75R16 General Grabbers on it and the off-center of the axle is now more obvious. Right hand tire is proud of the wheel well. Driver side tucked in. Maybe 1-1/2” off center.
It definitely seems like drivetrain-to-frame rather than body-to-frame... I’ve noted a few mentions on forum threads that our 4x4 trucks were built with the driveline offset to the passenger side, but I’m suspicious. I do know the front track is wider than the rear. Any thoughts? Truck rides and tracks nice enough down the highway except for a vibration between 65-75mph I’m chasing. Curious, eh? Here’s a pic of the right hand rubber protruding.
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Location: Chatt Tn
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Re: ‘78 K10 - Front Axle Not Centered?
wish I had an answer for you but I don't.
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buhl, Idaho
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Re: ‘78 K10 - Front Axle Not Centered?
on my 81 my front axle sticks out on the driver side. I have looked at a lot 4x4 squares and most of them stick out on one side or the other a little bit. When I had my truck aligned they checked the frame on my truck and it was fine. when I did my cab mounts, I could have moved the body over a bit to make the axle the same on both sides but I would have to move the bed, bumpers etc. I wouldn't worry about it.
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Re: ‘78 K10 - Front Axle Not Centered?
Thanks, Matt. I’ll see what I can do about not worrying about it. I can be persnickety.
Here’s a good visual.
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Montana
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Re: ‘78 K10 - Front Axle Not Centered?
I looked at my 91 and the front axle might be a little bit offset to the right.
Interesting the "square bodies" aren't really all that square if you're trying to figure out something like this ![]()
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