Rear Housing Math Wizards

Posted By: funnycar65

Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/23/14 11:56 PM

My total rearend with is 51in.wheel mounting flange to flange,what should my housing width be,bearing flange to flange?

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Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/24/14 12:03 AM

Which rear end housing, brand and size, and which axles and brakes are you wanting to use?

Posted By: funnycar65

Re: Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/24/14 12:08 AM

8 3/4 stock axles sorry should have put that in my post.I my math is correct it should be 47 15/16 flange to flange

Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/24/14 12:22 AM

To get the housing width subtract 5.05" from the axle flange width then factor in the thickness of the drums or discs that mount on the axle flange.

Posted By: Forest

Re: Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/24/14 04:12 AM

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My total rearend with is 51in.wheel mounting flange to flange,what should my housing width be,bearing flange to flange?

2 1/2" axle stand-off per side + whatever the thickness of the drum/rotor.

With drum brakes I would say 45 3/4" bearing flange to bearing flange.

Posted By: RobX4406

Re: Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/24/14 04:40 AM

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My total rearend with is 51in.wheel mounting flange to flange,what should my housing width be,bearing flange to flange?

2 1/2" axle stand-off per side + whatever the thickness of the drum/rotor.

With drum brakes I would say 45 3/4" bearing flange to bearing flange.

I got 45.7 which is real close

Posted By: funnycar65

Re: Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/25/14 01:29 AM

thanks guys!

Posted By: funnycar65

Re: Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/28/14 01:59 AM

at 45 3/4 what is the lenght of the axles?

Posted By: RobX4406

Re: Rear Housing Math Wizards - 03/28/14 02:09 AM

24.65"