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I'm sure this question is very stupid, but why is it so common to have rear ends shortened? What's the advantage(s)?

mrdragster1970

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Less weight, stronger axles, bigger tire, easier to get tires on & off when my size.

You can also get better fitment with common sized back spacing.

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bigdsz

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Wheel availability!!! There are few wheels out there with a 7 1/2" backspace and all but the Bogarts need to have the calipers ground down. With less backspace the caliper fits further toward the inside edge of the wheel. I could kick myself for not having my 9" shortened by 1 1/2" to 2" on each side.

LC

My 12 bolt is narowed 3" per side...

I did it for the lip... and the "added" benefit of what mrdragster said..

TwoFast4Lv

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Biggest benifit would be a wider choice of cooler cheaper wheels

LS1rulz

iTrader: (1)

I think it helps traction to have the wheels more UNDER the car instead of beside the car.

gator's 99TA

iTrader: (2)

teh wheels dont much in much if any at all.

its for teh selection of wheels and also...bc its damn pimpin!

Hrod382

I've got 7 1/2" backspacing on my wheels, I think it's shortened like 3 inches all together and I have a 14X32.

I'm pretty sure I'll have to have it shortened if I want to get alumastar rears that aren't insanely priced.

Villain281H

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Here's the winner!

Mrdragster nailed most of the reasons. Less weight, wider selection of wheels, caliper fitment, etc.

Derek

mrdragster1970

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The old guy actually knew an answer!!

Look Ma, my cars pimpin'



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TwoFast4Lv

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Yeah but your 5/3/2007 licence is expired

revtime

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Thats it.
My Strange 12 bolt is shortened 2.5 inches on each side and it makes my 15x10 Weld Pro Stars with 5.5 BS look sick.
I haven't even finished the install yet, I just set a wheel on there and stare at it.

mrdragster1970

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I didn't make my signature, one of the very kind mods did. Check was already in the mail.

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