Front axle pushed forward
#1
07-17-2007, 12:23 AM
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 ?
#2
07-17-2007, 12:32 AM
Thats how there made. The steer tires can't be moved.
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#3
07-17-2007, 12:52 AM
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.
#4
07-19-2007, 12:25 AM
Set forward axle improves the ride, set back axle improves manuverability. It's a tradeoff.
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