why are s-10 rear ends off set to one side?

[KUZIKAN]

Every s-10 I have owned has the passenger side tire sticking out on the passenger side about 3/4 of an inch than the drivers side. This is a real pet peave of mine. Anyone else have this problem?

[bohn333]

i have never noticed a difference with mine, i put new tires on my 97 today and they both looked even to me. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif

[Mike]

prob the bed

[KUZIKAN]

Is there much adjustment on the beds?

[Mike]

go look

[ZZ4Blazer]

They aren\'t.

[doghouse]

Suprise Suprise!!!!!



The pinion is offset 1 inch towards the passenger side of the truck.



I just put a 9 inch rear in my truck and the person at the machine shop said \" do you want it offset to match the stock one?\"



I replied my stock one is in the middle, Isn\'t it?



We took my old 7.5\" limp noodle and measured it and sure enough it is offset.



GM moves the whole powertrain over to give room for the steering box.



I guess you learn somthing every day.



Now how many guys cut there rear gear themselves and din\'t notice this?



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[4more]

ok im a little confused i have never noticed a rearend sticking out any and the machineing of a new rear end if one axle is longer than the other to make up for the off center drive line it shoundnt stick out the problem would be solved by haveing a shorter side.not trying to talk trash im interested in this topic and would like to know something new

[pokey]

Two other things to look at are the motor mounts and the trans tunnel, both are off set to the right,makes sense to me!! http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

[KUZIKAN]

see, we all learned from me being fussy on my rear view of the truck at the wheel openings. Thank you for the info doghouse