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Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least...

Posted By: Scott Carl

Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/14/08 10:42 PM

inboard springs?? How wide can you go without tubbing? Got pics?? Does setting the spring boxes in the frame weaken it, strengthen it or remain the same? (That is of course discounting poor workmanship factors such as inferior welds and/or materials)
Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/14/08 10:48 PM

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..
Posted By: Scott Carl

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/14/08 10:59 PM

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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
Posted By: Dragula

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 12:00 AM

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.

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Posted By: Dragula

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 12:03 AM

Pick with slicks...

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Posted By: Dragula

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 12:06 AM

My other Cuda fully tubbed with leafs...

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Posted By: CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 12:34 AM

Cfryer Moparts member.... he had a beauty!

Posted By: Scott Carl

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 02:31 AM

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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?
Posted By: clyde

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 02:49 AM

29x15.5x15 M/T sportsman under mine mini tubbed stock axle
Posted By: KillerBee

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 02:59 AM

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.
Posted By: Scott Carl

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 03:42 AM

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!
Posted By: ProStDodge

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 05:04 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.
Posted By: Dragula

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 05:18 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...
Posted By: Dragula

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 05:58 PM





Rear hangers look a little light for racing purposes...Need beefier ones if your going to run it.

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Posted By: toplescuda

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/15/08 07:58 PM

my 70 tubbed 4 link/coilover 31x18.5,s hooiser radial,s on15x15 wheel
Posted By: 70blackfish

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 10/16/08 02:00 AM

mini tubbed with 31/16.5/15 and a backseat.

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Posted By: 70blackfish

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 09/24/14 07:48 PM

mine looks a little better now..
Posted By: 6PKRTSE

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 09/26/14 06:59 PM

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.

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Posted By: Chucklehead

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 09/27/14 07:27 AM

Dr Diff 1" in and a Strange S60 early B body width 15x10 28 X 12.50 R 15 Mickey T's

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Posted By: filmsurgeon

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 09/27/14 07:29 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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Posted By: Chucklehead

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 09/27/14 07:32 AM

sitting on the ground

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Posted By: Scott Carl

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 09/27/14 05:00 PM

Wow! I forgot I started this thread. Well its was 6 years ago; I forget stuff from last week Some good looking e-bodies out there! Gives me food for thought. I'm still trying to get mine mobyle. But in the end, I will probably see what I can stuff in the stock wheel wells for now. Maybe move the springs, but if I go that far I will plan them for future tubs. Just too much other work to do before tubs. Besides the usual quarter panel rust, I suffered so hail damage while it was sitting in the driveway last summer. Not real bad but too bad to not fix
Posted By: jbc426

Re: Any tubbed E-bodies out there?? or at least... - 09/27/14 08:27 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.




I think it is 1 1/2" per side narrower at the spring perch, or 3 inches total width with '68-'69 B-body rear ends.

I have 15" x 10" steelies & Dog Dishes with Nitto 325 50-15 Drag radials, and they fit into the wheel well. That's as big as I can go though. Not cutting or tubing.

I'm also running a pair of passenger side 2800 lbs A-body Super Stock springs with AFCO double adjustable's. Best rear suspension set-up I ever had in the car, and I have tried at least a half a dozen different springs including mono-leafs and Caltracs.

It's 99+% street only though. It rides and launches like a dream for the first time ever. This was at Dr. Diff's recommendation. I love them!

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