Rear axle centering to bed wheel well - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**First c10** · 05-17-2017, 08:28 PM

Hey guys has anyone cut the front of the bed so the axle/wheel was centered in the bed wheel well?
I was told that with a load the axle moves back. But that means it is always off center like 95% of the time and fine when you have a load in bed or when towing. 5% or less. My truck will probably never have a load in it.

So I was thinking of cutting a pie shape out of the front and moving the lip forward 1"

If you have a link or a place where you have see it or done it please let me know.
Thank you
Scott

**special-K** · 05-17-2017, 08:58 PM

Leave it alone, don't let it bother you. These trucks are immaculate beings, hence the humongous following that continues to grow after all these years

ct67_72 · 05-18-2017, 11:28 AM

Why not use an adjustable spring perch and move the axle into position?

BLT gmc · 05-18-2017, 11:41 AM

Look at the "axle off set plates" offered by Off Road Design.com.
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Jstock85 · 05-18-2017, 11:49 AM

You're splitting hairs Scott! If its bothering you that much go the suspension route. You are probably a lot better than me but when i start "cutting" bad things happen...

demian5 · 05-18-2017, 01:50 PM

Looks fine.

**First c10** · 05-18-2017, 06:08 PM

I have already moved the axle backwards due to the shackle flip kit. It is at the correct location for stock. My question was has anyone cut the fender to make it even?
Thanks for the replies

**special-K** · 05-18-2017, 11:27 PM

I used to cut them to clear bigger tires than you have with less lift when I rode them hard and put them away wet years ago

**First c10** · 05-18-2017, 11:51 PM

Looks even!!! Lol. Big tires on that truck. Looks like a fun time.

Appreciate the comments. Looking to do a few things that are subtle but custom.

Mike C · 05-19-2017, 08:16 AM

I cut a pie piece out of my Jimmy. It's about 6" long and 5/8" wide at the very bottom. This makes the wheel well almost perfectly round removing the "hook". I also re-drilled the perches on my 9.5" sf 14 bolt to move it back. I needed to move mine as much for the custom driveshaft I had made for the 12 bolt because the nose of the 14 was longer. But it is centered quite well and doesn't grab the lip on big bumps any more.

**First c10** · 05-19-2017, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

I cut a pie piece out of my Jimmy. It's about 6" long and 5/8" wide at the very bottom. This makes the wheel well almost perfectly round removing the "hook". I also re-drilled the perches on my 9.5" sf 14 bolt to move it back. I needed to move mine as much for the custom driveshaft I had made for the 12 bolt because the nose of the 14 was longer. But it is centered quite well and doesn't grab the lip on big bumps any more.

any photos???

Mike C · 05-20-2017, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

any photos???

I'll see what I can do this weekend if the weather cooperates.

**special-K** · 05-19-2017, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by First c10

Looks even!!! Lol. Big tires on that truck. Looks like a fun time.

Appreciate the comments. Looking to do a few things that are subtle but custom.

You mean looks even worse? LOL!!! That was a mountain farm truck when I got it, already had all that rust in '82. That mud is inside the windows. I had my windows open romping through rocker high mud and water. Also broke an outer shaft that night before... DOH! I had the neauty and the beast thing going on there.

I've seen wheel openings "radiused" to look factory. I think shifting the axle is your best bet, w/o getting into complex body work

GASoline71 · 05-19-2017, 11:24 PM

Without them being "offset"... to me they would look weird.

Gary

05-17-2017, 08:28 PM	#1
First c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Rear axle centering to bed wheel well Hey guys has anyone cut the front of the bed so the axle/wheel was centered in the bed wheel well? I was told that with a load the axle moves back. But that means it is always off center like 95% of the time and fine when you have a load in bed or when towing. 5% or less. My truck will probably never have a load in it. So I was thinking of cutting a pie shape out of the front and moving the lip forward 1" If you have a link or a place where you have see it or done it please let me know. Thank you Scott Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-17-2017, 08:58 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well Leave it alone, don't let it bother you. These trucks are immaculate beings, hence the humongous following that continues to grow after all these years __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-18-2017, 11:28 AM	#3
ct67_72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: East Hampton Ct Posts: 83	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well Why not use an adjustable spring perch and move the axle into position? __________________ Dan. Drivetrain parts and accessories. 68 medium green shortbed fleetside

05-18-2017, 11:41 AM	#4
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,109	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well Look at the "axle off set plates" offered by Off Road Design.com. Posted via Mobile Device

05-18-2017, 11:49 AM	#5
Jstock85 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Brandon,MS Posts: 489	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well You're splitting hairs Scott! If its bothering you that much go the suspension route. You are probably a lot better than me but when i start "cutting" bad things happen...

05-18-2017, 01:50 PM	#6
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well Looks fine. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-18-2017, 06:08 PM	#7
First c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well I have already moved the axle backwards due to the shackle flip kit. It is at the correct location for stock. My question was has anyone cut the fender to make it even? Thanks for the replies __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-18-2017, 11:27 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well I used to cut them to clear bigger tires than you have with less lift when I rode them hard and put them away wet years ago Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-18-2017, 11:51 PM	#9
First c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well Looks even!!! Lol. Big tires on that truck. Looks like a fun time. Appreciate the comments. Looking to do a few things that are subtle but custom. __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

05-19-2017, 08:16 AM	#10
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Rear axle centering to bed wheel well I cut a pie piece out of my Jimmy. It's about 6" long and 5/8" wide at the very bottom. This makes the wheel well almost perfectly round removing the "hook". I also re-drilled the perches on my 9.5" sf 14 bolt to move it back. I needed to move mine as much for the custom driveshaft I had made for the 12 bolt because the nose of the 14 was longer. But it is centered quite well and doesn't grab the lip on big bumps any more. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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