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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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Strong rear

Ok, this was just a quick idea I thought of.

I was thinking that the rears on tow-trucks are pretty big and I only assume that they are pretty strong. Has anyone heard of these things being used on a car? I don't think they would stick out the sides since most of those strucks are dulies, so the width wouldn't be a problem. They would weigh a ton, but would be worth it if they could take 500+hp/tq.

I think a little modification would be needed to the bottom of the car for that giant differential to fit under there, possibly not.

Am I completely crazy, or could this possibly work?
I'm not going to try it, but just thought of the idea.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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I think you are nuts. just kidding. I don't think it would fit without a lot of work, they are like 14" plus the chance that it is the correct width is pretty slim. And like you said they would be very heavy, but its a creative idea.
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 07:32 AM
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They would be Bullet Proof and really move you out like in the 30 sec 0-60 range.
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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since you said it first i beleive you're completely crazy. there are a lot of rears that are stronger than anything you'll ever need that'll bolt right in, or even if you wanted to do the extra work you could swap brackets around and make a 9", 12 bolt, or dana rear work, and actually be able to buy parts for it.
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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we all have crazy ideas sometimes

i wouldnt want that kinda rear end..
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