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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Narrowing the rear end
I am running a 14.5" wide tire in the rear on a 10" wheel (dont have the BS #'s with me, but im sure I can find them), and a GM 8 7/8" 12 bolt. The rear is out of a 73-87 3/4ton (I believe). I have already gone through it with gears/LSD.
My current set up works fine- but my tires stick out about an inch and a half, maybe 2" from the lip of the fender. ![]() What all is involved in narrowing the rear? Doesn't seem like it would be too hard to pull the drums, remove my axles, throw the thing on a long steel band saw (my dad's company has one),make a jig to hold it level, section out 1.5-2" on each side, re-weld, and gusset it. I would make the cuts based on available upgraded axle lengths, and then put the thing back together. Of course I would have to get it 100% strait before re-welding it- I imagine this is where the danger is. If I can, I'd like to not have to mess with my fender wells, and I think I have enough room to do it. If not, Ill buy some aftermarket steel tubs and weld them in, mine are pretty dented up anyway. I have to pull the rear out anyway when I start making my trailing arm setup. Where is the best place to make the cuts? Inside, middle or outside? Thanks for the help guys!
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