Mis Aligned Bed

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Didn't notice this before I put aftermarket wheels on my Raptor. The passenger side tire seems to stick out about 1/2" more than the driver side. I would have to kick the bed over about 1/4" to even it out. I'm trying to control my OCD, but it bugs me. If I didn't have the factory spray liner I would just loosen the bolts and knock it over.
I've had this problem on a previous F150 and fixed it before Line-X.
Ford will probably say it's within spec and I don't want to screw up the liner. Anyone else notice this?
 

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I've heard of a few people on here mention on both gen's, yeah its ocd, but don't look at the wheels, look at where it meets the back of the cab, that's where the real OCD should kick in. Is it out there too?
 
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Like I said, it's only about 1/2 inch and it was hard to tell in the light I had. Looks like it's off a little.
Easier to tell on a regular 150. The outside of the tires are the same distance from the frame, so it's not the axle. I'm gonna check all the measurements, but I'm probably better off leaving it alone.
 
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Well after measuring at different points, it appears that the bed is pretty much straight but the axle is off center by about 1/2" to the passenger side. Is there anything that can be done about this. From other threads I looked at, this seems to be a known issue.
 

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there is another thread discussing this same issue. They took it to the dealer to get it fixed. Cant seem to find it though
 

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Well after measuring at different points, it appears that the bed is pretty much straight but the axle is off center by about 1/2" to the passenger side. Is there anything that can be done about this. From other threads I looked at, this seems to be a known issue.
Fish tail it into the side of a curb or take it to the dealer.
 

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Yeah, just spent money on new rims so that aint happening.
Will eventually go to dealer.
I don't honestly think it's a big deal, the rear end is offset in my old Mustang and I've watched my son drive it and it doesnt track wrong or anything. Just pretend your truck is in Nascar.
 
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I don't honestly think it's a big deal, the rear end is offset in my old Mustang and I've watched my son drive it and it doesnt track wrong or anything. Just pretend your truck is in Nascar.

Truck drives straight as an arrow. It's more of an OCD thing than anything else. If I didn't go to aftermarket wheels, I would've never noticed it. It's amazing how it being only 1/2" out can drive you crazy.
 

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Mine was off too, forget how much off hand, seemed like a lot, but when I did the math it was still within tolerance so the dealer would just say it is within specs.
 
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