On my 2000 the wheels are currently spaced equally on both sides in relation
to the bed. Only problem is, DC installed the bed 3/8" to the right. DOH!!!
So when I get my bed put back on straight, I'll have the same offset that
you do.
-John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barret, Matt" <MATT_BARRET@earthtech.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 7:52 PM
Subject: DML: RE: 2001 off set rear axle
> Man!! Its funny you mentioned that, my 2000 Dak has been like that since
> day one, I guess its suppose to be like that?? I looked at the axle and
> spring locations and all is good. Only thing I can figure is the spring
> perch were welded on the 9 1/4" axle a little off center?? I think I'll
> measure them from backing plate to backing plate and see if they are
really
> off center.
>
> Man, I thought I was the only one to have this! on uneven ground you can
> really notice it bad.
>
> __________________________________
> Matt--VA--Y2K-HEMI `00 Sport Plus RC 4.7L 5spd.
> 9 1/4 3.92 LSD, Homemade air intake,
> T-Bars, Spring clamps, Mobil 1,Hoosiers
> 3" Flowmaster cat-back, Bosch +4's
> 14.48 @ 92.40 MPH
> 9.19 @ 72.58 MPH
> 209.9 RWHP/285 RWTQ
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: SEMIHEMI01@aol.com [mailto:SEMIHEMI01@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 7:22 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 2001 off set rear axle
>
>
> Took delivery on 2001 DAK QC today. noticed that the right rear tire
> measures
> 5/8 of an inch further from wheel well than the left side tire.
> Going to take it back to dealer tomorrow to have them find out why? I was
> wondering if this was what was meant by the off set mentioned about the
one
> at the HOLLY SHOW. SEMI-HEMI 4.7
>
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