Rear tire size question firebird rear. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dirtracer81_2 · 05-16-2013, 05:57 PM

So curious trying to get everything mocked up running a firebird rear end with axle flip. Considering cutting the inner bedsides for wider tire. Anyone done this?? Seen a few around. I honestly plan on running drag lites also.

_Ogre · 05-17-2013, 05:50 PM

what yr truck and firebird?
i have a 2nd gen trans am rear end in my 58 with P235/70R15 on back w/ 4'' back space and 3inch mini tubs

dirtracer81_2 · 05-19-2013, 04:54 PM

Wow cant believe I forgot that part...Truck is a 57 and the rear is from a 78. Still debating on an axle flip or just drop shackles.

_Ogre · 05-19-2013, 10:39 PM

Depending on what your doing up front
Axle flip will drop you 7 inches
Same drop that my mustII did up front

Put the yr and truck info in your sig line and you will never forget again

72Mountaineer · 05-20-2013, 07:31 AM

What is your rearend ratio? Tranny? This can make a difference.

dirtracer81_2 · 05-20-2013, 12:05 PM

Actually have it on a 81 frame with ez chassis swap. Not very happy with it but oh well....Anyways using a 78 rear from a firebird my dad had. 323 gear 350 turbo.
Im trying to get everything finished mocked up because im almost ready for paint. Im gonna run pro star wheels with skinnies up front so shouldnt have clearance problems.

05-16-2013, 05:57 PM	#1
dirtracer81_2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: rocky gap va Posts: 99	Rear tire size question firebird rear. So curious trying to get everything mocked up running a firebird rear end with axle flip. Considering cutting the inner bedsides for wider tire. Anyone done this?? Seen a few around. I honestly plan on running drag lites also.

05-17-2013, 05:50 PM	#2
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Rear tire size question firebird rear. what yr truck and firebird? i have a 2nd gen trans am rear end in my 58 with P235/70R15 on back w/ 4'' back space and 3inch mini tubs __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

05-19-2013, 04:54 PM	#3
dirtracer81_2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: rocky gap va Posts: 99	Re: Rear tire size question firebird rear. Wow cant believe I forgot that part...Truck is a 57 and the rear is from a 78. Still debating on an axle flip or just drop shackles.

05-19-2013, 10:39 PM	#4
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: Rear tire size question firebird rear. Depending on what your doing up front Axle flip will drop you 7 inches Same drop that my mustII did up front Put the yr and truck info in your sig line and you will never forget again __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

05-20-2013, 07:31 AM	#5
72Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where Mountaineers are free Posts: 398	Re: Rear tire size question firebird rear. What is your rearend ratio? Tranny? This can make a difference.

05-20-2013, 12:05 PM	#6
dirtracer81_2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: rocky gap va Posts: 99	Re: Rear tire size question firebird rear. Actually have it on a 81 frame with ez chassis swap. Not very happy with it but oh well....Anyways using a 78 rear from a firebird my dad had. 323 gear 350 turbo. Im trying to get everything finished mocked up because im almost ready for paint. Im gonna run pro star wheels with skinnies up front so shouldnt have clearance problems.



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