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Nolowrider · 10-17-2008, 02:15 PM

I know that this is a long shot, but a while back someone posted an article on how to tub/narrow the rear end on our trucks. If I remember correctly it was a scan from a magazine. I had it saved for future reference, but when my computer crashed I lost it. I know the basic procedure, moving the leaf hangers inside the frame rail, ect. but I just wanted to read the article again. I will be stuffing M/T 33x18.5 street ET on Centerline Convo Pro 15x15 rims. Should not be a hard job, but I tink if I box the frame and weld the hangers on the inside it would put my springs too close to the chunk. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know the 4 link is the best way to go, but $$$ is a factor. I have googled for three days and I just can't seem to find any pictures of what I want to do. Thanks guys.

454HO · 10-17-2008, 03:55 PM

I asked about this a while back. Here is the thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252771

Nolowrider · 10-17-2008, 05:25 PM

THanks 454 for the reply. I found that thread a few days ago, but take a look at how close the leaf springs are to the differential. That leaves alot towards the tire/wheel that has little support. I think I am going to weld my hangers directly to the inside of the frame, and not box it. May have to knotch the frame to alow for the springs to clear but I think it will work. Thanks again.

Sure wish I could find that article I spoke of in the first post.

454HO · 10-17-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nolowrider

.Sure wish I could find that article I spoke of in the first post.

Is this the article you're looking for? - http://www.cachassisworks.com/Storie...AC-009_WEB.pdf

This is the correct way to do it.

**N2TRUX** · 10-17-2008, 07:48 PM

Your not going to be happy with it if you run that size tire and mount the springs inboard unless its all for show.

Nolowrider · 10-18-2008, 08:41 AM

454HO-That is it, you are the man. Thank you. I didn't remember them putting a four link in. Maybe I will do that instead. Thanks

N2trux-Please tell me more.

10-17-2008, 02:15 PM	#1
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Rear tubs/narrow rear end I know that this is a long shot, but a while back someone posted an article on how to tub/narrow the rear end on our trucks. If I remember correctly it was a scan from a magazine. I had it saved for future reference, but when my computer crashed I lost it. I know the basic procedure, moving the leaf hangers inside the frame rail, ect. but I just wanted to read the article again. I will be stuffing M/T 33x18.5 street ET on Centerline Convo Pro 15x15 rims. Should not be a hard job, but I tink if I box the frame and weld the hangers on the inside it would put my springs too close to the chunk. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know the 4 link is the best way to go, but $$$ is a factor. I have googled for three days and I just can't seem to find any pictures of what I want to do. Thanks guys. Last edited by Nolowrider; 10-17-2008 at 02:28 PM.

10-17-2008, 03:55 PM	#2
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end I asked about this a while back. Here is the thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252771 __________________ - Greg

10-17-2008, 05:25 PM	#3
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end THanks 454 for the reply. I found that thread a few days ago, but take a look at how close the leaf springs are to the differential. That leaves alot towards the tire/wheel that has little support. I think I am going to weld my hangers directly to the inside of the frame, and not box it. May have to knotch the frame to alow for the springs to clear but I think it will work. Thanks again. Sure wish I could find that article I spoke of in the first post.

10-17-2008, 07:48 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end Your not going to be happy with it if you run that size tire and mount the springs inboard unless its all for show. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-18-2008, 08:41 AM	#6
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: Rear tubs/narrow rear end 454HO-That is it, you are the man. Thank you. I didn't remember them putting a four link in. Maybe I will do that instead. Thanks N2trux-Please tell me more.



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