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Aarons72 · 02-01-2013, 06:29 PM

Planning to mini tub my burb tomorrow. Any help/tips/advice/warnings would be appreciated. No experience doing this but I think it sounds fairly simple to tackle. I couldnt find much on the forum regarding burbs though so I'm hoping there are no surprises.

I have an extra pair of tubs from a burb that I plan on cutting and using to add a few inches. Let me know what you guys think!

1970greenburb · 02-02-2013, 03:28 AM

I think your on the right track Aaron72. I was going to widen mine with a strip of sheet metal but I ended up getting a parts burb, so I am going to do what your thinking of doing with the spare wheel wells just sectioning it in the middle, they would also have the mounting section for the floor as well..

Good luck.
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Aarons72 · 02-02-2013, 03:13 PM

Thanks Greenburb...And my mini tubbing is getting delayed so if anyone has more tips etc...I wont be doing it for a few weeks now. Thanks!

502ms · 02-03-2013, 06:18 PM

Great idea! Please document well..as I might do this when I get mine
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Aarons72 · 03-14-2013, 02:32 PM

Got everything done this weekend. Was pretty easy to do, especially with an extra set of tubs. Here are some process pics.

Wasted Income · 03-14-2013, 02:45 PM

Nice work!

BB72CHEVKT · 03-14-2013, 03:08 PM

great job, wish I had the skills

rawraw67 · 03-17-2013, 03:45 PM

will you be selling your extra set of tubs?

Aarons72 · 03-18-2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rawraw67

will you be selling your extra set of tubs?

Ya most likely...They are in great condition and would perfect for either doing the same thing as I did or replacing beat up ones. Ill be becoming a full member soon so I can sell some stuff soon.

Bigblueburban · 03-18-2013, 09:10 PM

Lookin good !!!!!
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Big Block · 03-20-2013, 09:49 PM

Looks good. Very nice work.

66crewcab · 03-31-2013, 02:44 PM

Looks great...what size tires n wheels will you be running?

Aarons72 · 04-01-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 66crewcab

Looks great...what size tires n wheels will you be running?

I have 22x9.5's with a 285/33/22 that tuck in there nicely now. Still figuring out the front though.

**kev2809** · 04-01-2013, 09:56 AM

Tubs turned out great!

Hey. Whats the reason for the tubs ? Are you going lower or is it just to give clearance for the 22's when you hit a bump?

Reason i ask because when i bagged mine they still hit and i had to completely remove them
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Aarons72 · 04-01-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

Tubs turned out great!

Hey. Whats the reason for the tubs ? Are you going lower or is it just to give clearance for the 22's when you hit a bump?

Reason i ask because when i bagged mine they still hit and i had to completely remove them
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Ya with the backspace of my wheels +15mm they were rubbing even with a spacer on the inside of the wheel well. I just did about 1.5 - 2 inches, but there is plenty of room now for big corners and bumps.

Tow Me · 04-14-2013, 06:55 PM

Good idea! Looks good.
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Tinkermc · 04-14-2013, 09:31 PM

lookin good

02-01-2013, 06:29 PM	#1
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	Mini tub a burb? Planning to mini tub my burb tomorrow. Any help/tips/advice/warnings would be appreciated. No experience doing this but I think it sounds fairly simple to tackle. I couldnt find much on the forum regarding burbs though so I'm hoping there are no surprises. I have an extra pair of tubs from a burb that I plan on cutting and using to add a few inches. Let me know what you guys think! __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

02-02-2013, 03:28 AM	#2
1970greenburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Everson, wa Posts: 96	Re: Mini tub a burb? I think your on the right track Aaron72. I was going to widen mine with a strip of sheet metal but I ended up getting a parts burb, so I am going to do what your thinking of doing with the spare wheel wells just sectioning it in the middle, they would also have the mounting section for the floor as well.. Good luck. Posted via Mobile Device

02-02-2013, 03:13 PM	#3
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	Re: Mini tub a burb? Thanks Greenburb...And my mini tubbing is getting delayed so if anyone has more tips etc...I wont be doing it for a few weeks now. Thanks! __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

02-03-2013, 06:18 PM	#4
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Mini tub a burb? Great idea! Please document well..as I might do this when I get mine Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

03-14-2013, 02:32 PM	#5
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	Re: Mini tub a burb? Got everything done this weekend. Was pretty easy to do, especially with an extra set of tubs. Here are some process pics. __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

03-14-2013, 02:45 PM	#6
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Mini tub a burb? Nice work! __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

03-14-2013, 03:08 PM	#7
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03-17-2013, 03:45 PM	#8
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03-18-2013, 09:10 PM	#10
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03-20-2013, 09:49 PM	#11
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03-31-2013, 02:44 PM	#12
66crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fredericksburg Virginia Posts: 89	Re: Mini tub a burb? Looks great...what size tires n wheels will you be running?

04-01-2013, 09:56 AM	#14
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Mini tub a burb? Tubs turned out great! Hey. Whats the reason for the tubs ? Are you going lower or is it just to give clearance for the 22's when you hit a bump? Reason i ask because when i bagged mine they still hit and i had to completely remove them Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

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04-14-2013, 09:31 PM	#17
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