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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Is there any performance benefit to having a rear narrowed? I currently have a stock length Moser 9" and run with 15 x 10 bogart and M/T 325 DR's. Everything fits fine so other than to get a deeper wheel for aesthetics is there any reason to narrow the rear? I was thinking of doing it and mini tubbing the car but will spend the money elsewhere if it isn't really needed. Just thought I might be missing something so I thought I would ask.

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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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A little less weight and better choice of wheels other than I cant think of any. I needed to upgrade the axles/unit in my Moser 9" so i just ordered a new one narrowed 2.25" per side to fit a deeper wheel. I just like the deeper wheel look!

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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NOSJNKY
A little less weight and better choice of wheels other than I cant think of any. I needed to upgrade the axles/unit in my Moser 9" so i just ordered a new one narrowed 2.25" per side to fit a deeper wheel. I just like the deeper wheel look!

how much did the axles cost by themselves. need to do that when i minitub

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I agree, I like the deeper look alot better too but if theres no benefit other than that I will wait till I need to replace something and just order a shortened rear. Love the look though!
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Originally Posted by landonew
how much did the axles cost by themselves. need to do that when i minitub
I think they were a little under $300 for the 35 spline.
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