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Fairlane514
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Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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July 31, 2012, 09:56:31 am »
Is there a rear end that will be wider than the original that came in an 84 C10? Can I find one to bolt in and have the rear wheels the same width as the fronts, while still maintaing the 5 lug bolt pattern?
Sorry if this has been asked before, I did a search and didn't seem to find the answer.
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slammed79
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Re: Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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July 31, 2012, 10:17:39 am »
Probably not bolt in. I think Dodge had a wider track width, but you'd need to mod the spring perches. What are you trying to achieve?
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Fairlane514
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Re: Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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July 31, 2012, 10:25:26 am »
Better gear ratio (I have a700R4), its either a 2.73 or 3.08 now. Wider stance from behind. It would be nice if it was a positraction also.
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slammed79
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Re: Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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July 31, 2012, 10:32:44 am »
You could pull a differential out of a stick shift truck, prolly be a 3.73 or 4.11. As far as a wider stance, I like some Mickey Thompson sportsman radials, that'll give you a pretty wide footprint. Just my .02
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Fairlane514
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Re: Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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July 31, 2012, 11:00:44 am »
Thanks for the information. Right now I have the original 7 inch rally wheels with 255/60/15. I guess an 8 inch would look a little better. I really like the look of the rally wheels.
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Jason S
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Re: Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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July 31, 2012, 11:39:37 am »
I think the 88-98 Chevrolet pickups rear axle is slightly wider, although you'd still have to move spring and shock mounts.
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Fairlane514
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Re: Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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July 31, 2012, 01:43:57 pm »
What about a 91 Suburban?
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Re: Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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July 31, 2012, 02:02:03 pm »
91 Suburban is the same width and will be a great replacement. If the tracking width is a concern, get wheel spacers for the rear or run 15x7 up front and 15x8 in back with a little wider tire. My $.02
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Re: Bolt on wider rear end for 84 C10
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August 01, 2012, 09:07:16 pm »
The newer 88-98 C/K truck rearends are a little wider. R/V rearends are identical.
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