Should I move my axle back? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigmoe · 01-01-2019, 05:15 PM

I have my 65 swb Fleetside down to the frame right now. The box and cab are at the body shop. I've installed an 84 front crossmember and suspension with 3" drop spindles. I'm going to install the 84 rear end as soon as I get it rebuilt and I've got Wrangler springs for a 4-5" rear drop. I'm aware some people feel the rear wheels look too far forward, especially after some lowering. I was thinking that it wouldn't be too hard right now to move the trailing arm crossmember back a bit. Just 4 rivets to remove. Maybe 1/2"? The rear coil upper bolt hole could go back if needed or might be fine. Thoughts?

**mongocanfly** · 01-01-2019, 06:12 PM

I would put it together before I started moving things around.. realistically this should have been done before paint to keep from running the risk of scratches..

**PGSigns** · 01-01-2019, 07:08 PM

Lowering it will bring it back a bit. Now if you use blocks it will move it a bit forward. I am with Greg Make all your mods both chassis and body before any paint.
Jimmy

wichita · 01-01-2019, 09:56 PM

To center mine the axle had to be moved back right around 1.75" but i used a no limit trailing arm assembly so i didn't have to worry about the coil springs lining up or coil bind. I don't think it should be a problem though.

01-01-2019, 05:15 PM	#1
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 983	Should I move my axle back? I have my 65 swb Fleetside down to the frame right now. The box and cab are at the body shop. I've installed an 84 front crossmember and suspension with 3" drop spindles. I'm going to install the 84 rear end as soon as I get it rebuilt and I've got Wrangler springs for a 4-5" rear drop. I'm aware some people feel the rear wheels look too far forward, especially after some lowering. I was thinking that it wouldn't be too hard right now to move the trailing arm crossmember back a bit. Just 4 rivets to remove. Maybe 1/2"? The rear coil upper bolt hole could go back if needed or might be fine. Thoughts?

01-01-2019, 06:12 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Should I move my axle back? I would put it together before I started moving things around.. realistically this should have been done before paint to keep from running the risk of scratches.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-01-2019, 07:08 PM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Should I move my axle back? Lowering it will bring it back a bit. Now if you use blocks it will move it a bit forward. I am with Greg Make all your mods both chassis and body before any paint. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

01-01-2019, 09:56 PM	#4
wichita Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Selma Ca Posts: 13	Re: Should I move my axle back? To center mine the axle had to be moved back right around 1.75" but i used a no limit trailing arm assembly so i didn't have to worry about the coil springs lining up or coil bind. I don't think it should be a problem though.



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