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Old 01-28-2003, 10:14 PM   #1
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What is the maximum tire size and the backspacing requirements do I need to prostreet my "78 Chevy without narrowing the rear end or frame rails
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Old 01-28-2003, 10:27 PM   #2
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I've seen the hangers flipped from side to side, to the inside of the frame-rails. Widen the wheeltubs & get some wide wheels w/the right offset & you don't have to narrow the rear end.

I did this w/my 67 w/an un-narrowed 12 bolt, coil spring rear. I used 15x14" steelies w/10" of backspace & widened my tubs to 20". It's easier w/the coil set-up but can be done w/leafs.
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Old 01-29-2003, 08:19 PM   #3
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