abritton77

Hey guys, I already asked this same question in the axle section but didnt get much of a response. I have been searching all over here and other places but just want advice before I drop the kind of cash I am about to spend. Basically I am wanting to replace my rearend with a 9 inch and am wondering if I should go back with stock width or should I narrow it up a bit to run less back spacing. My plan is to also put on a set of 275-60-15 Mickey Thompson DR. I am also unsure if I should go with 8" or 10" wheels. Please give me your opinions.

leadfoot4

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If you ever had either the desire, or worse case, the NEED to run stock sized wheels/tires on the rear of the car, having a stock width rear axle would make it easier, in my opinion.

mz2000sscamaro

iTrader: (2)

I too am saving to do this. From what I have seen and read it all boils down to what look you like. If you like a deep dish wheel like drag cars have then you would go with a rear narrowed a few inches. If you like the stock appearance then the stock width rear is fine. There are plenty of wheels for either choice. I am going with a rear narrowed 2.5 inches per side, a 15 x 10 wheel with a 5.5 inch backspace and a 30 x 10 inch tire. As far as what rim width to use check the MT website. Good luck !!

abritton77

I decided to keep the stock width. I really hate to have to trowdown the price of a new rearend and a set of wheels and tires. I went with a 9'' from quickperformance and a 3rd member from a guy on ebay who sells rebuilt nascar units. Hope to get it all next week and installed in a month or so.

bowtiedad_z28

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This is the plan i have come up with as well.