Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
10-17-2008, 02:15 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 1,365
|
Rear tubs/narrow rear end
I know that this is a long shot, but a while back someone posted an article on how to tub/narrow the rear end on our trucks. If I remember correctly it was a scan from a magazine. I had it saved for future reference, but when my computer crashed I lost it. I know the basic procedure, moving the leaf hangers inside the frame rail, ect. but I just wanted to read the article again. I will be stuffing M/T 33x18.5 street ET on Centerline Convo Pro 15x15 rims. Should not be a hard job, but I tink if I box the frame and weld the hangers on the inside it would put my springs too close to the chunk. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know the 4 link is the best way to go, but $$$ is a factor. I have googled for three days and I just can't seem to find any pictures of what I want to do. Thanks guys.
Last edited by Nolowrider; 10-17-2008 at 02:28 PM. |
10-17-2008, 03:55 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,224
|
Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end
I asked about this a while back. Here is the thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252771
__________________
- Greg |
10-17-2008, 05:25 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 1,365
|
Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end
THanks 454 for the reply. I found that thread a few days ago, but take a look at how close the leaf springs are to the differential. That leaves alot towards the tire/wheel that has little support. I think I am going to weld my hangers directly to the inside of the frame, and not box it. May have to knotch the frame to alow for the springs to clear but I think it will work. Thanks again.
Sure wish I could find that article I spoke of in the first post. |
10-17-2008, 07:25 PM | #4 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,224
|
Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end
Quote:
This is the correct way to do it.
__________________
- Greg Last edited by 454HO; 10-17-2008 at 08:50 PM. |
|
10-17-2008, 07:48 PM | #5 |
Happy to be here
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
|
Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end
Your not going to be happy with it if you run that size tire and mount the springs inboard unless its all for show.
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" |
10-18-2008, 08:41 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 1,365
|
Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end
454HO-That is it, you are the man. Thank you. I didn't remember them putting a four link in. Maybe I will do that instead. Thanks
N2trux-Please tell me more. |
Bookmarks |
|
|