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Old 12-23-2002, 06:04 PM   #2
crazy longhorn
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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On the issue of tubs.....I have done a minitub on the longhorn. I have a 5" stretch, & could fit a 12" wide wheel.....but the leafs would have to go! At anyrate, I will be running a 15x10, with a 6 1/2" bs, & figured that i could go as much as 7 1/2- 7 3/4 on the bs on a steel wheel without drum interference(aftermarket drums).This is on a largebore dropped center wheel(13 1/2" where the center fit the wheel). If you are beyond that figure, you will need to machine the fins on the drum for wheel clearance. another thought is to step up to a 16" alum wheel to gain a little clearance. i havent tryed on a coil truck, but have heard that a 12" wheel will fit with the proper bs. You will need to remove the bumpstops, & stretch the tubs accordingly.........best i can say for sure, is measure 2 times & cut 1 time, as there are slightly different widths on the housings(67-69 are 1 1/2" narrower than the 71-72). Not much solid info, but each one will set up differently due to rear diff width, & suspension drop ect. Good luck.....crazy AL
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....
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