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mudgutsandglory · 03-11-2005, 04:18 PM

i think the longbed is about due for some slightly more massive tire...so here is my idea...
i wanna box my rails and move the existing leafs inboard, switching the hangers and shackles so i could still use the stock pieces. has anyone ever tried this? i wanna do this and relocate my shocks so that i can run tire from bodyline to framerail. that outta let me run some MASSIVE rubber if im looking at it right. also, if i do this and do a flip at the same time will i have to C notch?
thanks for any input
later
Dan

Shev · 03-11-2005, 08:16 PM

I talked to a guy with an S-10 and he actually swapped the framerails side to side to get the stuff in the middle...

SCOTI · 03-11-2005, 08:16 PM

Yes, it's possible (and old school pro-street on the cheap). Box the inside frame rails. Switch the hangers to the inside of the frame (drivers to pass inside, pass to drivers inside). Re-mount the pads that locate the housing & then the shocks so they clear everything. Do the flip kit & c-section, then cut the bed floor & add a section of steel to widen the tubs (part of another wheel tub works well cause it's already the same shape) or use aftermarket tubs for clearance.

mudgutsandglory · 03-14-2005, 03:34 PM

anyone ever tried it? just curious

03-11-2005, 04:18 PM	#1
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	'82 GMC backyard tub job ?s i think the longbed is about due for some slightly more massive tire...so here is my idea... i wanna box my rails and move the existing leafs inboard, switching the hangers and shackles so i could still use the stock pieces. has anyone ever tried this? i wanna do this and relocate my shocks so that i can run tire from bodyline to framerail. that outta let me run some MASSIVE rubber if im looking at it right. also, if i do this and do a flip at the same time will i have to C notch? thanks for any input later Dan __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

03-11-2005, 08:16 PM	#2
Shev Head Peon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Imlay City MI Posts: 295	I talked to a guy with an S-10 and he actually swapped the framerails side to side to get the stuff in the middle... __________________ '72 Suburban, factory tilt, tach, front & rear AC, front & rear disc brakes, 383/700-R4

03-11-2005, 08:16 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Yes, it's possible (and old school pro-street on the cheap). Box the inside frame rails. Switch the hangers to the inside of the frame (drivers to pass inside, pass to drivers inside). Re-mount the pads that locate the housing & then the shocks so they clear everything. Do the flip kit & c-section, then cut the bed floor & add a section of steel to widen the tubs (part of another wheel tub works well cause it's already the same shape) or use aftermarket tubs for clearance. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-14-2005, 03:34 PM	#4
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	anyone ever tried it? just curious __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed



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