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Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)

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Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Angle (Dogtracking)
G04655253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.