Moving the Rear Axle back
09-17-2015, 05:58 AM
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Moving the Rear Axle back
I had to unprofessionally saw away some body frame in the rear to clear 37's (front has ample room with metalcloaks) and was wondering what labor would be involved to move the rear axle back a few inches. There is much greater clearance behind the wheel. Also any thoughts on specific spacer kits?
09-17-2015, 07:26 AM
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You can move it back a little so that it clears the front of the rear wheel well. I ran 37s with 1" of bump stop and had no rubbing. A little trim of the pinch seam was all. I'm talking like moving it back around a 1/2". Keep in mind that at full compression, the axle is pushed back. I had mine back about that much and ended up having to trim the rear of the wheel well also. More than that and it is time to start doing some serious cutting.
In addition, you will want to move the track bar bracket on the frame side and also relocate the coil perches on the axle. You will need a custom driveshaft as well. And obviously, custom arms unless you get one of those RK kits. That's all if you want to go further back than say a 1/2". Really just not worth it.
In addition, you will want to move the track bar bracket on the frame side and also relocate the coil perches on the axle. You will need a custom driveshaft as well. And obviously, custom arms unless you get one of those RK kits. That's all if you want to go further back than say a 1/2". Really just not worth it.
09-17-2015, 03:37 PM
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You can move it back a little so that it clears the front of the rear wheel well. I ran 37s with 1" of bump stop and had no rubbing. A little trim of the pinch seam was all. I'm talking like moving it back around a 1/2". Keep in mind that at full compression, the axle is pushed back. I had mine back about that much and ended up having to trim the rear of the wheel well also. More than that and it is time to start doing some serious cutting.
In addition, you will want to move the track bar bracket on the frame side and also relocate the coil perches on the axle. You will need a custom driveshaft as well. And obviously, custom arms unless you get one of those RK kits. That's all if you want to go further back than say a 1/2". Really just not worth it.
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In addition, you will want to move the track bar bracket on the frame side and also relocate the coil perches on the axle. You will need a custom driveshaft as well. And obviously, custom arms unless you get one of those RK kits. That's all if you want to go further back than say a 1/2". Really just not worth it.
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09-17-2015, 08:43 PM
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Do you currently have adjustable control arms?
Checked your profile and did not see what you are running for suspension. Running any lift? If so how much?
Checked your profile and did not see what you are running for suspension. Running any lift? If so how much?
09-18-2015, 08:15 AM
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Yea I need to update profile and pic. Have had so many mods this past year. 3" lift with fox reservoir shocks front and rear. THanks for the response.