Moving the Rear Axle
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Entourage
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Moving the Rear Axle
My rear axle is not centered in the wheel well. I know a few guys have moved their rear axles back 1". Is it possible to move it back 2"?
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Entourage
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Re: Moving the Rear Axle
Cool - I will move it back the one inch in hopes that is enough to center it up. Thanks man.
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Justin
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Re: Moving the Rear Axle
Not sure you'd want to go down this road, but couldn't this be done with a set of custom leaf packs that have the centering and lower leaves moved 2" towards the rear of the pack?
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Viperwolf1
Re: Moving the Rear Axle
Wouldn't it be easier to just cut more sheetmetal in the front?
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ZOSO
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Re: Moving the Rear Axle
I agree with Phil. Cut the sheet metal so it's centered.
Rob
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74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Entourage
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Re: Moving the Rear Axle
It is inevitable that mine will get cut so maybe you are right.
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Jesus_man
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Re: Moving the Rear Axle
Justin - that can be done! Joe Lougee has a custom set that has the axle 6" back from stock. Alcan did it for him.
I'll bet the 1" makes the difference Chad. Try it and see.
I'll bet the 1" makes the difference Chad. Try it and see.
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Re: Moving the Rear Axle
As my wife likes to say...............another 1" would make all the difference in the world.............
so I moved it back 1" and she has been satisfied ever since
so I moved it back 1" and she has been satisfied ever since
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Re: Moving the Rear Axle
Rox Crusher wrote:As my wife likes to say...............another 1" would make all the difference in the world.............
so I moved it back 1" and she has been satisfied ever since
...HA
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Re: Moving the Rear Axle
Rox Crusher wrote:As my wife likes to say...............another 1" would make all the difference in the world.............
so I moved it back 1" and she has been satisfied ever since
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Spiritual owner of the now Zoso mobile (1974 Bronco Ranger - EFI 351W-4R70W-ARB front and rear-STC softtop- High Country hood-3 1/2" WH lift- Cross inboard rear shock mnt- Duffs bumpers- Warn 8274- 33's- Cheby disc conversion)