Rear diff not centered?

citrus3000psi · Post by **citrus3000psi** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:12 pm

I picked up a new axle today in the junkyard to swap into my truck. This axle was from a 4wd and I just today noticed the input on the rear diff is about 1+ inch towards the passenger side. What are the ramifications if i bolt this up? I'm imagine the transfer case on the 4wd had the axle pushed out to the side. But my truck is 2wd so my axle will be coming straight out the back of the motor/tranny. Thoughts, opinions?

Thanks

citrus3000psi · Post by **citrus3000psi** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:43 pm

looks like my stock diff is off centered too, nm....shouldn't be a problem.

Bill Hincher · Post by **Bill Hincher** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:04 pm

they all are , from a corvette to a ford F 150 every passenger car and light duty truck is 1 to 2 inches off to the passenger side, the engine is off to the passenger side too

extra room was needed to center the steering wheel and pedal arriangement on the left side of the engine

Dropped_Mitsu · Post by **Dropped_Mitsu** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:17 pm

Thats good to know Bill, I had noticed that before and other people also but never knew if it was designed like that for sure or not. Thanks

77amc · Post by **77amc** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:38 pm

Just as long as the U joints are 'in phase' you shouldn't have a problem.

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