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Old 11-29-2012, 07:27 PM   #1
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What width?

What width rear end fits under a 50 Chev 3100 with good clearance?
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Old 11-29-2012, 07:52 PM   #2
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Re: What width?

What bolt pattern are you after?
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Old 11-29-2012, 08:24 PM   #3
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What bolt pattern are you after?
I am going to use a Ford 9". I will narrow it if necessary.
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Old 11-29-2012, 10:41 PM   #4
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Re: What width?

If you're going to build/narrow a 9", I would suggest finding your wheels first and match the required width to the offset. The end width will be depicted by the wheel offset. Otherwise a popular swap option back in the day was to install a 55-57 chevy rear which is 60" wide. This site might give you some ideas on others that will work.
http://www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html
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I noticed you live in NRH. You are welcome to use my 13 year olds 51 AD for measurements if you like. We live just northeast of TMS in Argyle.
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Old 11-29-2012, 10:54 PM   #5
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Old 11-30-2012, 11:04 AM   #6
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Thanks solidaxel! Hopefully I can be an asset.
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Old 11-30-2012, 11:45 AM   #7
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62 wms is what I came up with on mine. If you are running a 9 and can cut/broach etc , then your wheel choice ( backspace)will ultimately dictate your housing width.

8.8's from Explorers with disc are common as are s-10, camaro, firebird. Pre 69 1/2 ton chevy truck are 62 1/2, but 6 lug. Moser can supply axles for most anything.
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