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01-10-2014, 09:41 AM
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Widen wheel tubs question??
I need to widen my wheel tubs to fit my wheel/tire combo. Is there somewhere that makes a pre bent section that I can weld in to widen them. I do not have the capabilities or the knowledge to do it myself.
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01-10-2014, 10:06 AM
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Location: ON, Canada
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
How about a set of used tubs to cut a section out of? If you want perfect, new tubs are only 80 bucks from Top Banana.
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01-10-2014, 10:06 AM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
I bought a second set and split them adding 2 inches and just one seam to weld up. just offset the cut on the other tub the amount needed when you cut it.
Jimmy
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01-10-2014, 12:46 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
I used two sets of OEM ones also to make wider ones.
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01-12-2014, 09:12 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
ok cool that sound like a plan?
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01-14-2014, 01:30 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
I used a second set of damaged OE wheel wells that I found to section...
 
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01-14-2014, 02:07 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
My Ole' Stepside Mini Tubs $50.00:
"1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Parts for Sale" & miscellaneous stuff http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=337099
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01-14-2014, 06:24 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
I bought a set of repop fenders, cut both old and new sets, welded them together for a few more inches. Keep in mind that you might need to add/move the skid strip mounting holes in the fender lips if you keep the wood bed. I added some and bent the lips to make it look stock where the strips go under.
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01-14-2014, 07:39 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
Just sectioned the stockers and added a 4" strip...
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01-14-2014, 07:56 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
I didn't get to do mine but I thought it'd throw in a pic since there square n not round.
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01-14-2014, 08:19 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
I widened mine 4 3/4", they are 16" wide, I also used 67-72 tubs had to cut the opening where they bolt to the inner bedside to match
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01-15-2014, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Mi.
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
So after you guys are putting fatter tubs in, What size rim and what off set with a fleet side bed ??? What tire ???
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01-15-2014, 02:26 PM
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Location: Bakersfield CA
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
If my truck sits lower, can the stock wheel tubs be made taller as well?
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01-15-2014, 06:14 PM
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Re: Widen wheel tubs question??
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In my case, I raised the bed 1 inch in addition to widening the wheel tubs.
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