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kgmunro · 01-12-2011, 07:29 AM

So what rear ends are everyone running on the stock width frame on 55-57 trucks? I want to pull out the stocker and find something that I can use that will maybe allow me to mount a larger wheel/tire combo without modifying frame or wheel tubs. I am running camaro front suspension so the bolt pattern will have to match it.

tbrown5079 · 01-12-2011, 08:56 AM

I went to a 69 chevelle 10 bolt to keep the stock width.
tbrown

kgmunro · 01-12-2011, 09:03 AM

I have access to a 73 laguna/chevelle posi rear..is this too wide?

blackdiesel · 01-12-2011, 09:20 AM

the problem is, with out tubing the inter fender 8" wheels is it. You can put a big wheel on with out moding the frame, but you will need to cut the inter fender.

Trucknut57 · 01-12-2011, 10:20 AM

I'm running a 72 camaro rear axle. Had to weld on some spring perches, but the width is perfect for my setup. Plus if you can find a later model WS6 trans am version it will have rear disks.

kgmunro · 01-12-2011, 02:27 PM

I don't mind cutting the inner box panel out. I just don't want to have to cut the frame.

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-12-2011, 03:23 PM

I have a 79 Firebird under mine. It is almost the same width & has the bolt pattern for all the GM intermidiates.

01-12-2011, 07:29 AM	#1
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	55-57 rear ends So what rear ends are everyone running on the stock width frame on 55-57 trucks? I want to pull out the stocker and find something that I can use that will maybe allow me to mount a larger wheel/tire combo without modifying frame or wheel tubs. I am running camaro front suspension so the bolt pattern will have to match it.

01-12-2011, 08:56 AM	#2
tbrown5079 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 301	Re: 55-57 rear ends I went to a 69 chevelle 10 bolt to keep the stock width. tbrown

01-12-2011, 09:03 AM	#3
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: 55-57 rear ends I have access to a 73 laguna/chevelle posi rear..is this too wide?

01-12-2011, 09:20 AM	#4
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 55-57 rear ends the problem is, with out tubing the inter fender 8" wheels is it. You can put a big wheel on with out moding the frame, but you will need to cut the inter fender. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-12-2011, 10:20 AM	#5
Trucknut57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 321	Re: 55-57 rear ends I'm running a 72 camaro rear axle. Had to weld on some spring perches, but the width is perfect for my setup. Plus if you can find a later model WS6 trans am version it will have rear disks. __________________ Somehow, the idiots survive despite their best efforts to kill themselves. - dcozzi

01-12-2011, 02:27 PM	#6
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: 55-57 rear ends I don't mind cutting the inner box panel out. I just don't want to have to cut the frame.

01-12-2011, 03:23 PM	#7
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,203	Re: 55-57 rear ends I have a 79 Firebird under mine. It is almost the same width & has the bolt pattern for all the GM intermidiates.



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