Raised wheel tubs

[Alanj80]

Hey guys I'm new to the forum,thanks for the add. I was wondering if anyone had any links or info on raising the stock wheel tubs in the rear. I'm building an 87 short bed, bagged with extensive rear set up, ridetech up front and a 5.3 setup. Thanks

[UKNOWME]

Are you raising the bed floor as well?

[andrewmp6]

http://www.sloshtubz.net/ hills website is acting up for me but http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465046

[Alanj80]

No I'm not raising the bed floor, just trying to reuse the factory tubs.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by Alanj80

No I'm not raising the bed floor, just trying to reuse the factory tubs.

How tall of a tire are you running? If your not raising the floor and your not cutting your bed, the pumpkin will hit before you need taller tubs.
Regardless, unless you have the ability to weld a sectioned tub your best bet is look at Slosh Tubz

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

How tall of a tire are you running? If your not raising the floor and your not cutting your bed, the pumpkin will hit before you need taller tubs.
Regardless, unless you have the ability to weld a sectioned tub your best bet is look at Slosh Tubz

He doesn't make a taller tub for the rear, does he? I only see wider tub for the 60-66 model.

[andrewmp6]

Hills does its for the 67-72 trucks but could be made to work.Or if you don't care if it looks factory ish http://www.avsontheweb.com/notch-covers/

[UKNOWME]

Even so. I agree with Ken. If he's not raising the floor what is he gonna gain from it? I'm not being a smart ass. I'm sure I'm missing something.

[Alanj80]

Sorry for the confusion guys, I'm not raising the floor but it is cutout for the notch to come threw the floor, I already have that cover built. I'm just looking ideas for the wheel tubs. Thanks for the responses guys.

[UKNOWME]

Will the tire hit the top of the rear tubs when you're aired out?

[Alanj80]

Yes, I'll try and get a pic uploaded. I'm going to try and just add 4 inches to the factory tubs to make them taller.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Alanj80

Yes, I'll try and get a pic uploaded. I'm going to try and just add 4 inches to the factory tubs to make them taller.

Raise the attachment points of the tubs on the inner bedside however much higher you need. Drill new holes & use nutserts/rivetnuts to get it done. Bolt the tubs in. Then make filler pieces to fill the gap between the vertical portion of the tub flange @ the new higher location to the original floor.