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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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stock rear springs with mini tub

has anyone mini tubbed acar moving springs inside frame rails if so do you have pics im thinking about doing using 3/16 plate if ido ill post pics

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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

where would you put the gas tank?

never seen it done. why not
just use a smaller diameter spring in the stock location?

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

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where would you put the gas tank?

never seen it done. why not
just use a smaller diameter spring in the stock location?
how much wheel back space can i use this way
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

Check out this thread. It has links to other members cars who did what your trying to do. Some good info and pics to go off of.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...-tub-kits.html

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

Originally Posted by RS Chris
Check out this thread. It has links to other members cars who did what your trying to do. Some good info and pics to go off of.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...-tub-kits.html
thanks guys for the help
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

Originally Posted by 1983cameroman
how much wheel back space can i use this way
im using 8.5", and can probably fit 9.5, on a 3rd gen width rear, with a 18" wheel though.

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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

what are you looking to use for tires? are you using stock style suspension? you will have to move the shock mounts and the control arms too. Your almost to the point of a back half.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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i want to tuck 315/60/15 drag radial under fender lip
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

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i want to tuck 315/60/15 drag radial under fender lip
you can do that without doing anything as drastic as moving the springs to the other side of the frame.

A typical minitub with smaller springs will accomplish this.

if you look around, either here or in suspension, a few people here use that size tire.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
you can do that without doing anything as drastic as moving the springs to the other side of the frame.

A typical minitub with smaller springs will accomplish this.

if you look around, either here or in suspension, a few people here use that size tire.
thanks alot
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

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im using 8.5", and can probably fit 9.5, on a 3rd gen width rear, with a 18" wheel though.
canaperson use 2.5 id spring instead ofwolfe kit make place for spring to fit
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

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canaperson use 2.5 id spring instead ofwolfe kit make place for spring to fit
yes you can you just have to make a smaller perch for hte top of the spring pocket. the 2.5 should fit right on the stock rear perch.

Im using 2.5" springs with weight jacks on the back of 92 for that matter.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
yes you can you just have to make a smaller perch for hte top of the spring pocket. the 2.5 should fit right on the stock rear perch.

Im using 2.5" springs with weight jacks on the back of 92 for that matter.
you have helped me alot on ithank you very much iwas going to build 73 nova but ithink ill finish my camaro instead
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Re: stock rear springs with mini tub

why not both, novas are cool too
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