how much to shorten rear end?
11-30-2011, 11:20 PM
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Car: 88 vert iroc & 95 586hp trans am
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 373
how much to shorten rear end?
got a deal on a set of rims that ive been wanting so im set in stone on keeping them. the sit ok, but i want the to sit right in side of the quarter panel. looking to shorten the rear 1"-2" just enough so there no gap between the rear well but room so the wheel can travel. anyone know hoe much itll be?
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: how much to shorten rear end?
Probably cheaper to buy rims with the proper backspace.
To shorten the diff, you'll need to buy or find someone with an alignment jig so the housing doesn't warp when the ends are welded back on. You'll then need to buy new axles.
To shorten the diff, you'll need to buy or find someone with an alignment jig so the housing doesn't warp when the ends are welded back on. You'll then need to buy new axles.
12-01-2011, 12:44 PM
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Car: 88 vert iroc & 95 586hp trans am
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Re: how much to shorten rear end?
buying rims are out the question as my set run over 5k new, 3500 used.. anyone know how much im looking at? new axels is no prob. upgrading gears anyway so might as well beefin it up a lil.
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