Incorrect Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Description |
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Vehicle centerline |
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Axle centerline |
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Thrust angle |
Incorrect thrust angle (also known as dogtracking) is the condition in which the rear axle is not square to the chassis. Heavily crowned roads can give the illusion of dogtracking.