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Old 03-20-2024, 03:31 PM   #1
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Pro-Touring rear axle widht ??

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I would need to order new rear axle for 69 C10. I have DSE quadra link with bolt on brackets and plan to use 13 x 19" rear wheels in future. But before I can order wheels, I need the rear axle. What is the recomend rear axle widht ?
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Old 03-20-2024, 06:03 PM   #2
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Re: Pro-Touring rear axle widht ??

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Guys,

I would need to order new rear axle for 69 C10. I have DSE quadra link with bolt on brackets and plan to use 13 x 19" rear wheels in future. But before I can order wheels, I need the rear axle. What is the recomend rear axle widht ?

I will have to ask my friend what the custom rear end width is on his build.

Here is a thread that I posted about it:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=851312
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Old 03-21-2024, 12:49 AM   #3
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Re: Pro-Touring rear axle widht ??

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Guys,

I would need to order new rear axle for 69 C10. I have DSE quadra link with bolt on brackets and plan to use 13 x 19" rear wheels in future. But before I can order wheels, I need the rear axle. What is the recomend rear axle widht ?
I recommend getting the wheel/tire combo and then ordering a rear axle to place them exactly where you want them under the truck.
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Old 03-21-2024, 01:55 AM   #4
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Re: Pro-Touring rear axle widht ??

This is custom stuff. The axle width would be determined by the amount of backspace of the wheel with needed clearance in fender well. Many like the look of a wide "lip" on the rear wheels which would require a narrower axle. The 13" wheels with a 6" backspace would look good. You are also maybe creating more issues by needing temporary wheels to use for a time. If wheel reveal is not important just make axle stock width and have wheels made to fit.
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Old 03-21-2024, 07:27 AM   #5
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Re: Pro-Touring rear axle widht ??

My 8.8" out of an Explorer is 56.5" wide from WMS to WMS. I have a 13" wide rim with 2.75" BS. The smallest they will make the backspace is 2.5". They are 20" wheels and 28" overall height.
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I recommend getting the wheel/tire combo and then ordering a rear axle to place them exactly where you want them under the truck.
X2! There are too many wheels out there with limited backspace options to make the axle width decision based on a different combination. Not to mention the different brake options and axle bearing selection that can alter the width of the axle.

Get the tires mounted on the wheels and mock them up in your truck, at ride height, then you can determine the clearance on both sides of the tire and when your satisfied measure your width between the wheel mounting surfaces for your axle width.
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