thanks for all the info
Longbox55,I think you figured it out, when i first bought the truck a year ago and began the overhaul i wanted to get rid of the split rims so I got 8 lug 6inch x 16 inch trailer steel wheels and put p215 x16 radial tires on it. My mechanic has checked the axle and front end and all is ok.
with these trailer wheels there is a 1/2inch in set and the tires clear the te rod by !/4 inch.
what width wheel and what off set and tires would you think would fit a stock 3/4 ton. I am thinking that better wheels and wider wheels and tires would help thanks again