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Originally Posted by Wheelie
What width rear end are you using and wheel and tire dimensions?
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Wheelie Here you go. The only thing I can not remember is the exact amount that was cut off of each axle tube. It was over 5" cut off each tube but under 6" It's a '71 Chrysler Imperial 8 3/4 rear end. Total width from axle flange to axle flange after rear end was shortened is 47 9/16". The housing without the axles installed was 57 3/4" before anything was cut off.
My tires are M/T 31'' x 18.5'' - 15" actual size is:Tire Overall Diameter: 31.0''
Tire Tread Width: 14.3'' , Tire Section Width: 17.4'' I boxed my frame and moved my leaf springs inboard and cut a wheel well opening in the bed sides. I will post more current photos much later as I am taking the bed back off so you can see whats there and what I am going to improve on. Here re some photos from a long time ago. Like I said I regret I did not take more detailed pictures when I first started the project.