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Old 11-12-2004, 04:37 PM
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Default How far can you shorten the axles on a 12 bolt?

I found a 12 bolt Moser housing I am looking to buy but the axle tubes are shortened by 4". I am not sure if thats total or 4" each side. BUT, if they are 4" each side, I should be able to run a 15x10" Draglite with a 3.5" backspacing and be alright shouldn't I? Thanks
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You can shorten the axle tube 2" each side easy, but 4" each side I think would interfere with the LCA mounts.
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I believe that you will loose the ability to remount your ebrake at 3". You would probrably have to relocate the LCAs too if you went much more than 3", not sure though.
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why not get a haouding for a 3rdgen?

wit will be a lil bit more then 1.5"s shorter on each side
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because i found this housing for sale and the axle tubes are already shortened.
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You should post this in the Drag Racing section. You'll get a definate answer in there.
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Thanks GM Muscle!




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