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fuzzy1nickels · 11-11-2011, 02:34 PM

Quick question that a few of you might know off the top of your head. I am replacing my rear suspension with a 4-bar set up on a rolling chasis (no sheet metal) and I am wanting to know how far back i need to move back the rear axle to center the wheels in the wheel well. I have the original centerline marked, and I was told by a an old hot rodder to scoot it 2" back. Sound right to any one or any one know the exact dimension?

thanks

lazypineapple · 11-11-2011, 03:14 PM

Huh?
What kinda truck are we talking about?

My 52 Chevy needed to be moved back 1.5"
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cdowns · 11-11-2011, 04:19 PM

i'd think it would b better to put the bed on and measure for yourself rather than take somebodys measurement that may or may not b right

fuzzy1nickels · 11-12-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i'd think it would b better to put the bed on and measure for yourself rather than take somebodys measurement that may or may not b right

it's a 70 c-1o/gmc. I would put back on the bed if I had sheet metal readily available, but my bed is kinda a frankin bed, just a quick hack job of sheet metal to be street legal. I know the rear wheels have to be moved BACK for sure. just curious what other people were getting for measurements.

gringoloco · 11-12-2011, 11:24 AM

It will depend on your setup and how low you are. I used 1" on my Blazer...
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fuzzy1nickels · 11-14-2011, 01:38 PM

I took measurements off of an all original super cheyannne this week end. It fell in the 1.5" range that it was off center. I think a 1" minimum would still look better than not changing it at all. Probably do 1.5" just based off of my measurements this week end.

11-11-2011, 02:34 PM	#1
fuzzy1nickels Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 15	axle center line to center rear wheels Quick question that a few of you might know off the top of your head. I am replacing my rear suspension with a 4-bar set up on a rolling chasis (no sheet metal) and I am wanting to know how far back i need to move back the rear axle to center the wheels in the wheel well. I have the original centerline marked, and I was told by a an old hot rodder to scoot it 2" back. Sound right to any one or any one know the exact dimension? thanks

11-11-2011, 03:14 PM	#2
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	Re: axle center line to center rear wheels Huh? What kinda truck are we talking about? My 52 Chevy needed to be moved back 1.5" Posted via Mobile Device

11-11-2011, 04:19 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: axle center line to center rear wheels i'd think it would b better to put the bed on and measure for yourself rather than take somebodys measurement that may or may not b right __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-12-2011, 11:24 AM	#5
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11-14-2011, 01:38 PM	#6
fuzzy1nickels Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 15	Re: axle center line to center rear wheels I took measurements off of an all original super cheyannne this week end. It fell in the 1.5" range that it was off center. I think a 1" minimum would still look better than not changing it at all. Probably do 1.5" just based off of my measurements this week end.

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