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itsmike2k · 06-05-2007, 03:46 PM

Does anyone know if the stock rear axel wheel mounting surface on a 72 ends up in the center of the tub of a short wide? If not does anyone know wher i can get some dims, Like inside tub to tub and inner lip to lip on a bed. I dont have a bed yet or i would take the measurement myself. I'm really trying to figure out what BS i should order my wheels to fill the tubs.. It seems like 5" on 10's is popular, Just wonder if that puts the wheel directly in the center of the tub or not? Thnaks for any input..

itsmike2k · 06-05-2007, 05:18 PM

Ok could someone tell me the distance between the tubs and how wide the tubs are maybe? Or point me in the direction of where i could find these measurements? thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-05-2007, 08:53 PM

The dimension between the tubs is 49 3/4". The inside dimension of the tubs
as measured inside the fender lip is 13 1/4", (this would be the widest dimension as the tub curves inward toward the top).

Jim

itsmike2k · 06-05-2007, 09:03 PM

Thanks dude really appriciate it...

06-05-2007, 03:46 PM	#1
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 225	real axel center of tub? Does anyone know if the stock rear axel wheel mounting surface on a 72 ends up in the center of the tub of a short wide? If not does anyone know wher i can get some dims, Like inside tub to tub and inner lip to lip on a bed. I dont have a bed yet or i would take the measurement myself. I'm really trying to figure out what BS i should order my wheels to fill the tubs.. It seems like 5" on 10's is popular, Just wonder if that puts the wheel directly in the center of the tub or not? Thnaks for any input.. __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

06-05-2007, 05:18 PM	#2
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 225	Re: real axel center of tub? Ok could someone tell me the distance between the tubs and how wide the tubs are maybe? Or point me in the direction of where i could find these measurements? thanks __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

06-05-2007, 08:53 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: real axel center of tub? The dimension between the tubs is 49 3/4". The inside dimension of the tubs as measured inside the fender lip is 13 1/4", (this would be the widest dimension as the tub curves inward toward the top). Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-05-2007, 09:03 PM	#4
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 225	Re: real axel center of tub? Thanks dude really appriciate it... __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750



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