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Old 05-03-2010, 07:17 PM   #1
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TF rear question

guys,
in my 57 i currently am running a 1980 1/2 ton rear with 5x5 lug pattern. the overall width is 65 inches. that, and the lug pattern has limited me in my wheel width and selection. most of the wheels i like are for 5x4.750 bolt patterns out of a car.

so my question is, what style rear housings are you guys running ? camaro, chevelle, etc ?

i am doing my homework and have a line on a rear form a 70 chevelle that is 62 inches wide, gaining me 1.5 inches on each side, allowing me to use a deeper dish wheel of my choice.

i want to stick with the leaf spring setup.

just curious what you guys are running ?

thanks much.

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Old 05-05-2010, 01:43 AM   #2
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Re: TF rear question

Nice truck, Leonard. When you put the front discs on what bolt pattern did you get?
For the rear a lot of guys use the 70-81 camaro, I have used the early 70's nova and they worked well.
Here's a link to a chart of rear widths http://www.chevellestuff.com/tech/rear_end_widths.htm
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Old 05-05-2010, 04:28 AM   #3
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Re: TF rear question

thanks for the link to the rear lengths... much appreciated.
when i went with the front discs, i went with the 5x4.75 lug pattern, hence, why i would like to change my rear.
thanks again.

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