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SHORTDOG99 · 03-14-2011, 01:40 PM

Does anyone know if a mid to late 80's Chevy 1/2 rear end will fit in a 59 Suburabn?

I measured them both and the they both measure dead on from center of leaf spring to Center of leaf spring and from backing plate to backing plate.....BUT,

The 80's rear measures slightly wider than the stock at 63" (the stock measured out at right around 61-62") so would this work? can i just make it up with a different off set rim? or do you think it would be better to look for a different rear end?

Thanks for your help guys!

entourageguy · 03-14-2011, 08:46 PM

I had a full size rearend in my truck when I got it. It had 15 x7 rims on it and the tires just cleared the inner lip of the fender.

SHORTDOG99 · 03-14-2011, 11:21 PM

But you see i have a suburban which has no rear fenders so i am wondering if it will clear or not.

03-14-2011, 01:40 PM	#1
SHORTDOG99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 124	Mid 80's 1/2 ton rear end Does anyone know if a mid to late 80's Chevy 1/2 rear end will fit in a 59 Suburabn? I measured them both and the they both measure dead on from center of leaf spring to Center of leaf spring and from backing plate to backing plate.....BUT, The 80's rear measures slightly wider than the stock at 63" (the stock measured out at right around 61-62") so would this work? can i just make it up with a different off set rim? or do you think it would be better to look for a different rear end? Thanks for your help guys!

03-14-2011, 08:46 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Mid 80's 1/2 ton rear end I had a full size rearend in my truck when I got it. It had 15 x7 rims on it and the tires just cleared the inner lip of the fender. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-14-2011, 11:21 PM	#3
SHORTDOG99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 124	Re: Mid 80's 1/2 ton rear end But you see i have a suburban which has no rear fenders so i am wondering if it will clear or not.



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