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Hoffman65burb · 09-15-2008, 08:46 PM

anyone have any pic's of some tubbed panel's / burb's? any pictures of the tubbed wheel well?

thanks

Frizzle Fry · 09-15-2008, 11:02 PM

pics in my build thread (sig link). Again not 60-66 but should give some ideas.

twotons · 09-16-2008, 01:22 AM

Sounds like we just need to tub yours Hoffman, Real easy job too, cut a little plywood, and double up your wheel wells, Bring her down i ll take care of it for you.15x12's and some 31x16.5 QTP Hoosiers should work just fine.

72freak · 09-16-2008, 07:24 AM

not a Suburban...........but close................4" wider than stock

Hoffman65burb · 09-16-2008, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the pics. really simple? i love the pro street look, would look badass if i did it. Id have to shorten up my axle dont I. Could i just buy a 5 lug 10 bolt axle out of a diff vehicle and just throw a posi in? how much does it cost to shorten an axle?

**Captainfab** · 09-17-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

Thanks for the pics. really simple? i love the pro street look, would look badass if i did it. Id have to shorten up my axle dont I. Could i just buy a 5 lug 10 bolt axle out of a diff vehicle and just throw a posi in? how much does it cost to shorten an axle?

I don't think you're going to find a factory diff narrow enough to make it worthwhile doing a swap.....I wouldn't recommend a 10 bolt with some fat tires.

There's several variables in shortening a diff, depending on your intended use. Just to give you an idea, a set of custom length Moser axles are ~$325.00. Depending on what diff you use say like a 9" sometimes you can get your stock axles shortened and re-splined for a little less $$. Then you have to shorten the housing (I usually charge $150+ depending on total amount of work), gears, locker, brakes, etc.

Another option would be to get your wheels with a deep backspacing so you can use your current diff.

Hoffman65burb · 09-17-2008, 02:12 AM

Thanks for the info. Was thinking of just shortening the 12 bolt thats in the truck right now but its a 6 lug

! Any good, wide 6 lug rims around the net? Also this is going to be my daily driver, shortend rear end suck for daily driving? I have a LT1 350 out of a 98 camaro. gonna buy agressive cam, headers, new throttle body, try and hop it up to 400 horse

. If i were to go down the pro street way, id buy one of those fiberglass hoords with the 4inch cowl. Think id hook up good with some fat slicks, a posi and a 400 horse 350?

Bishops Trucks · 09-17-2008, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

Thanks for the info. Was thinking of just shortening the 12 bolt thats in the truck right now but its a 6 lug

! Any good, wide 6 lug rims around the net? Also this is going to be my daily driver, shortend rear end suck for daily driving? I have a LT1 350 out of a 98 camaro. gonna buy agressive cam, headers, new throttle body, try and hop it up to 400 horse

. If i were to go down the pro street way, id buy one of those fiberglass hoords with the 4inch cowl. Think id hook up good with some fat slicks, a posi and a 400 horse 350?

If your going to shorten the 12 bolt. You then need to shorten the axels, so why not buy a pair of 5-lug axels to work with the shortened rear.

twotons · 09-17-2008, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

Thanks for the info. Was thinking of just shortening the 12 bolt thats in the truck right now but its a 6 lug

! Any good, wide 6 lug rims around the net? Also this is going to be my daily driver, shortend rear end suck for daily driving? I have a LT1 350 out of a 98 camaro. gonna buy agressive cam, headers, new throttle body, try and hop it up to 400 horse

. If i were to go down the pro street way, id buy one of those fiberglass hoords with the 4inch cowl. Think id hook up good with some fat slicks, a posi and a 400 horse 350?

I have a set of 15x12 chevy late model ralleys that would bolt right on there without any narrowing or changing the bolt pattern 150.00 bucks for both the rears. then all you need is a set of 15x7 for the front of any 70's or 80's 4 wd blazer or truck.

Hoffman65burb · 09-17-2008, 07:01 PM

I have a set of those (if their the same as the ones in the picture)! traded them for a case of beer. You have any pics of the ones you have?

09-15-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	tubbed suburbans? anyone have any pic's of some tubbed panel's / burb's? any pictures of the tubbed wheel well? thanks __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

09-15-2008, 11:02 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: tubbed suburbans? pics in my build thread (sig link). Again not 60-66 but should give some ideas.

09-16-2008, 01:22 AM	#3
twotons Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Otis Orchards Posts: 132	Re: tubbed suburbans? Sounds like we just need to tub yours Hoffman, Real easy job too, cut a little plywood, and double up your wheel wells, Bring her down i ll take care of it for you.15x12's and some 31x16.5 QTP Hoosiers should work just fine. __________________ 66 Chevy P/U 1/2 ton (new best Oct 09 9.78 @ 139 w/1.3760ft) http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a41...erdd5d5045.gif Last edited by twotons; 09-16-2008 at 01:23 AM.

09-16-2008, 07:24 AM	#4
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: tubbed suburbans? not a Suburban...........but close................4" wider than stock Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

09-16-2008, 10:43 AM	#5
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: tubbed suburbans? Thanks for the pics. really simple? i love the pro street look, would look badass if i did it. Id have to shorten up my axle dont I. Could i just buy a 5 lug 10 bolt axle out of a diff vehicle and just throw a posi in? how much does it cost to shorten an axle? __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's Last edited by Hoffman65burb; 09-16-2008 at 10:44 AM.

09-17-2008, 02:12 AM	#7
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: tubbed suburbans? Thanks for the info. Was thinking of just shortening the 12 bolt thats in the truck right now but its a 6 lug ! Any good, wide 6 lug rims around the net? Also this is going to be my daily driver, shortend rear end suck for daily driving? I have a LT1 350 out of a 98 camaro. gonna buy agressive cam, headers, new throttle body, try and hop it up to 400 horse. If i were to go down the pro street way, id buy one of those fiberglass hoords with the 4inch cowl. Think id hook up good with some fat slicks, a posi and a 400 horse 350? __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

09-17-2008, 07:01 PM	#10
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: tubbed suburbans? I have a set of those (if their the same as the ones in the picture)! traded them for a case of beer. You have any pics of the ones you have? Attached Images __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's



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