Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...
[Re: Challenger 1]
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10/14/08 06:59 PM
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Scott Carl
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I remember a tubbed 70 hemi challenger that ran around these parts back in 79-80. Wow I wonder what happened to that car? I bet that guy about hung himself when the values started to skyrocket because that car was cutup and stripped to be as lite as possible..
IF I went to the trouble, and thats a very big IF, It would be purely for looks... (I know, I know) I just love the look. Probably wouldn't tub but I would like to stuff the fattest tires I could get under it
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Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...
[Re: Dragula]
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10/14/08 10:31 PM
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I had a '72 Cuda I did with the Mancini kit and moved them inboard. After that, I fit a 10x28 slick or similar hoosier treaded tire. It was tight to the springs but I was lucky, I had just enough clearance and did not tub the car. Axle got new perches, and leafs got new hangers.
Stock axle width then?
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Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...
[Re: Scott Carl]
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10/14/08 10:59 PM
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With a set of Dr. Diff's offset spring hanger kits you can bolt a B body width rear end, (2" narrower than a stock E body rear)under an E-body. Complete bolt in deal, no cutting or welding. With the correct backspacing this will get you a 15"x10" wheel under the car and a good size tire. I'm shooting for a 325/50-15 drag radial.
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Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...
[Re: Scott Carl]
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10/15/08 01:04 AM
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Thanks for the input and replies folks! Gives me food for thought. I surprised that a b body has a narrower axle than a e body?? I always thought it would be as wide or wider being a larger car!
Remember to use a 68-70 B-body housing, as the 71-74 as wide as the E-body.
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Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...
[Re: Scott Carl]
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10/15/08 01:18 PM
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I had a '72 Cuda I did with the Mancini kit and moved them inboard. After that, I fit a 10x28 slick or similar hoosier treaded tire. It was tight to the springs but I was lucky, I had just enough clearance and did not tub the car. Axle got new perches, and leafs got new hangers.
Stock axle width then?
Yes, just used wheel back spacing to squeeze them in there. Cut the old perches off, and welded new ones on. Double check pinion angle when doing this...
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Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...
[Re: 70blackfish]
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09/26/14 02:59 PM
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My Challenger has a mini tub in it to the frame rails with Split Mono leafs & Caltracs.. I currently run 315/60/15 Drag Radials & 29.5"X10.5"W's both on 15" X 12' wheels.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...
[Re: 6PKRTSE]
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09/27/14 03:27 AM
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Dr Diff 1" in and a Strange S60 early B body width 15x10 28 X 12.50 R 15 Mickey T's
Last edited by Chucklehead; 09/27/14 03:31 AM.
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Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...
[Re: 6PKRTSE]
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09/27/14 03:29 AM
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My Challenger has a mini tub in it to the frame rails with Split Mono leafs & Caltracs.. I currently run 315/60/15 Drag Radials & 29.5"X10.5"W's both on 15" X 12' wheels.
Similar. My '70 Challenger was mini-tubbed (2.5") by the previous owner + leaf spring relocation kit. I installed Caltracs and their split mono-leaf springs. Rear tires are 315/60-15 BFG Drag Radials with A-body 8.75" rear axle. Wheels are AR500 15x10.
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