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HSH · 01-12-2009, 07:14 PM

I have a 9" rearend located for my 70 c10 but, it is only 58" from axle flange to axle flange. Is this too narrow? When I measured my truck outside drum to outside drum is 64".

kcjones · 01-12-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HSH

I have a 9" rearend located for my 70 c10 but, it is only 58" from axle flange to axle flange. Is this too narrow? When I measured my truck outside drum to outside drum is 64".

You're in the ballpark...stock backing plate to backing plate on 67-70 12 bolt was 57", I think, and 71-72 are 58.5".

Tx Firefighter · 01-12-2009, 08:13 PM

Well, it sounds like it is about 6 inches narrower than the stock rearend. Is that fine with you ? Are you prepared to deal with wheel width and backspace changes as well as modifying your bed and wheel tubs ?

**special-K** · 01-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Like TX said,it won`t work w/o the narrowed rear treatment to the truck.Figure 4" +/- backspace with factory rear.To run that rear you`d be at about 2".I wouldn`t want that.

HSH · 01-12-2009, 08:47 PM

I'm planning on a 6" static drop and 12 to 14 wide wheels in the rear for more of a pro street look. Do you think the width will be a problem with this setup?

**special-K** · 01-12-2009, 11:27 PM

You`ll need to do a back half/tub job.

01-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
HSH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Botkins, Ohio Posts: 19	Track Width I have a 9" rearend located for my 70 c10 but, it is only 58" from axle flange to axle flange. Is this too narrow? When I measured my truck outside drum to outside drum is 64".

01-12-2009, 08:13 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Track Width Well, it sounds like it is about 6 inches narrower than the stock rearend. Is that fine with you ? Are you prepared to deal with wheel width and backspace changes as well as modifying your bed and wheel tubs ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Track Width Like TX said,it won`t work w/o the narrowed rear treatment to the truck.Figure 4" +/- backspace with factory rear.To run that rear you`d be at about 2".I wouldn`t want that. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-12-2009, 08:47 PM	#5
HSH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Botkins, Ohio Posts: 19	Re: Track Width I'm planning on a 6" static drop and 12 to 14 wide wheels in the rear for more of a pro street look. Do you think the width will be a problem with this setup?

01-12-2009, 11:27 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Track Width You`ll need to do a back half/tub job. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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