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outback 1970 · 12-12-2012, 12:02 PM

I have a 70 c/10 i just purchased a 9 inch,I would like to narrow it as much as possible can any on give me some insight on this i would greatly appreciate any help.

classicchev · 12-12-2012, 09:59 PM

You can make it a narrow as the centre section plus the flanges, but that is pretty narrow . You will have to order new axels to fit accordingly... What I did, I put the wheels im running in the wheel tubs, got them where I wanted them to sit then measured the distance. I ordered mine, so I had a few measurements that they needed..

turp mcspray · 12-12-2012, 10:13 PM

Get your wheels and tires FIRST! Then make the axle fit between them.

70blackfish · 12-13-2012, 01:51 AM

If your plan is to have big wide tires in the rear, when widening the tubs you should also raise them, so you can get it low and around the tires.....

70blackfish · 12-13-2012, 01:52 AM

get the rims and tires, get the axle, then get the stance...then the tubs..

*bk2life* · 12-13-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outback 1970

I have a 70 c/10 i just purchased a 9 inch,I would like to narrow it as much as possible can any on give me some insight on this i would greatly appreciate any help.

wow. there is more than 1000 answers and remarks for this..

more information is needed. like who/what/when/why/how..

seriously though, how wide of tires you want, how wide of wheels, how much are you narrowing your frame, what is your ride height, so on and so on.

basically what are you trying to do?

outback 1970 · 12-13-2012, 09:48 AM

I am not going to narrow the frame it is lowered 4 in , i would like to run 335/45/zr20 i really llike the deep off set rim look

12-12-2012, 12:02 PM	#1
outback 1970 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: small town,wisconsin Posts: 48	narrowed axle question I have a 70 c/10 i just purchased a 9 inch,I would like to narrow it as much as possible can any on give me some insight on this i would greatly appreciate any help.

12-12-2012, 09:59 PM	#2
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: narrowed axle question You can make it a narrow as the centre section plus the flanges, but that is pretty narrow . You will have to order new axels to fit accordingly... What I did, I put the wheels im running in the wheel tubs, got them where I wanted them to sit then measured the distance. I ordered mine, so I had a few measurements that they needed.. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

12-12-2012, 10:13 PM	#3
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: narrowed axle question Get your wheels and tires FIRST! Then make the axle fit between them. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

12-13-2012, 01:51 AM	#4
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: narrowed axle question If your plan is to have big wide tires in the rear, when widening the tubs you should also raise them, so you can get it low and around the tires..... __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

12-13-2012, 01:52 AM	#5
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: narrowed axle question get the rims and tires, get the axle, then get the stance...then the tubs.. __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

12-13-2012, 09:48 AM	#7
outback 1970 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: small town,wisconsin Posts: 48	Re: narrowed axle question I am not going to narrow the frame it is lowered 4 in , i would like to run 335/45/zr20 i really llike the deep off set rim look



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