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Old 07-03-2011, 11:11 AM   #1
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Rear End Width

Can any one tell me what the width of the rear end of a 55-59 truck is. I'm out of town an my have found an axel for my truck just need to make sure it is correct. I you have backing plate to backing plate and from drum to drum that would be great. Thanks
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Old 07-03-2011, 12:37 PM   #2
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Re: Rear End Width

This link is saying 62 but I can measure the 55 rear end I have out here as I want to swap tires on it this morning anyhow.

One of the good links for rear end comparison
http://www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html

Confirmation on the 62 inches.
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...kit/index.html
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Old 07-03-2011, 05:36 PM   #3
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Re: Rear End Width

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Old 07-06-2011, 06:50 AM   #4
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Re: Rear End Width

I measured the six lug out of a 56 and it was 62" outer drum to drum and just shy of 56" backing plate to backing plate.
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