4x4 SWB rear tires close to bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gene · 03-08-2011, 06:27 PM

Maybe it's longbeds too, but I noticed(after I freaked a little bit) that the rear end doesnt seem quite centered in the rear wheelwells. Even on stock height trucks I see that the rear is a little forward? I felt a little better after I took a look at pics of trucks like mine and most of them are not centered. Anyone know why Gm did this?

DirtyLarry · 03-08-2011, 07:21 PM

Need to get some of these

Then maybe some of these to level out the truck if the 1' zero rate spacer leaves the rear too high.

propanemudtruck · 03-08-2011, 07:45 PM

Is the purpose so when the spring extends in length (compression) it won't chew the rear of the fender up?

Redcap · 03-08-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Is the purpose so when the spring extends in length (compression) it won't chew the rear of the fender up?

I always thought so..

msgross · 03-13-2011, 07:00 AM

true, when the rear squats it will move backwards, it's also exaggerated more because of your lift and big tires... I noticed the same on my 68 when I put the 33's on it..

Gene · 03-13-2011, 08:44 PM

I think i'll leave it like it is, it's kinda growing on me

Mike C · 03-13-2011, 09:41 PM

On lift kits one of the reasons it moves forward is so the driveshaft will not have to be lengthened.

I trimmed the front of my Jimmys quarters back when. Then when I did the 8 lug swap, moved the axle back 3/4" which centers it perfectly. That also meant that my custom CV rear driveshaft would not have to be shortened which would have been the case if I had not moved the 14 SF rearward.

03-08-2011, 06:27 PM	#1
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	4x4 SWB rear tires close to bed? Maybe it's longbeds too, but I noticed(after I freaked a little bit) that the rear end doesnt seem quite centered in the rear wheelwells. Even on stock height trucks I see that the rear is a little forward? I felt a little better after I took a look at pics of trucks like mine and most of them are not centered. Anyone know why Gm did this? Attached Images Last edited by Gene; 03-08-2011 at 07:11 PM.

03-08-2011, 07:21 PM	#2
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 4x4 SWB rear tires close to bed? Need to get some of these Then maybe some of these to level out the truck if the 1' zero rate spacer leaves the rear too high. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

03-08-2011, 07:45 PM	#3
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: 4x4 SWB rear tires close to bed? Is the purpose so when the spring extends in length (compression) it won't chew the rear of the fender up? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-13-2011, 07:00 AM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 4x4 SWB rear tires close to bed? true, when the rear squats it will move backwards, it's also exaggerated more because of your lift and big tires... I noticed the same on my 68 when I put the 33's on it.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-13-2011, 08:44 PM	#6
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: 4x4 SWB rear tires close to bed? I think i'll leave it like it is, it's kinda growing on me

03-13-2011, 09:41 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,712	Re: 4x4 SWB rear tires close to bed? On lift kits one of the reasons it moves forward is so the driveshaft will not have to be lengthened. I trimmed the front of my Jimmys quarters back when. Then when I did the 8 lug swap, moved the axle back 3/4" which centers it perfectly. That also meant that my custom CV rear driveshaft would not have to be shortened which would have been the case if I had not moved the 14 SF rearward. __________________ 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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