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Old 08-16-2007, 06:09 PM   #1
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72 rear end with disc conversion to wide to tuck?

I want to put a 72 5-lug rear end with a disc. brake conversion on my 65, but will it be to wide to tuck when my truck is slammed.
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Old 08-16-2007, 06:42 PM   #2
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Re: 72 rear end with disc conversion to wide to tuck?

As Far As I Know I Have Heard That Its A Direct Bolt In They Should Not Be Any Problem
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Old 08-16-2007, 08:26 PM   #3
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Re: 72 rear end with disc conversion to wide to tuck?

I put a 72 5 lug rearend on my 65 bolt right up and I run 20 inch rims no problem the 72 rearend is 3/4 inch longer on each side.
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Old 08-19-2007, 12:41 PM   #4
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Re: 72 rear end with disc conversion to wide to tuck?

but will adding a disc brake setup make it even wider?
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Old 08-19-2007, 05:44 PM   #5
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Re: 72 rear end with disc conversion to wide to tuck?

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but will adding a disc brake setup make it even wider?
Nope
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Old 08-20-2007, 01:27 PM   #6
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Re: 72 rear end with disc conversion to wide to tuck?

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I put a 72 5 lug rearend on my 65 bolt right up and I run 20 inch rims no problem the 72 rearend is 3/4 inch longer on each side.
whats your suspension set up for lowering? if thats your truck in your profile pic it sits pretty nice with 20's! Also any socal guys know where I can get my hands on a 67-72 setup?
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