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Message started by 17t_racer on 04/19/09 at 1:03pm

Title: Rear end measurement?
Post by 17t_racer on 04/19/09 at 1:03pm

Stupid question here: When you order a rear end the if the width says 58” or 60” where are they measuring to and from?
Thanks
Bryan Terry 17t

Title: Re: Rear end measurement?
Post by ka_jd7and1 on 04/19/09 at 1:41pm

It should be from axle flange to axle flange, measuring the width between the wheel mounting surfaces.

Title: Re: Rear end measurement?
Post by 17t_racer on 04/19/09 at 2:15pm

I did measure the wheel mounting surface and it was 63". I also measured the width of the housing and it is 58". Which one do I go with?

Title: Re: Rear end measurement?
Post by Chad11 on 04/19/09 at 4:27pm

You want 60" wheel mounting surface (axle flange) to wheel mounting surface. I actually used 61" in mine.

Title: Re: Rear end measurement?
Post by TIM_BEWLEY on 04/19/09 at 4:51pm

60.25 1968-1979 Chevy II/Nova

62.50 1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird

i got these from another website. have always used a 60" in a camaro.

Title: Re: Rear end measurement?
Post by 17t_racer on 04/19/09 at 6:59pm

Ok, Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Rear end measurement?
Post by ka_jd7and1 on 04/19/09 at 8:15pm

I think the racing sizing is 56 for a metric, 58 for a Nova, and 60 for a Camaro.

Title: Re: Rear end measurement?
Post by JOHNSON MOTORSPORTS 99 on 04/20/09 at 1:05pm

ka_jd7and1 wrote on 04/19/09 at 8:15pm:

I think the racing sizing is 56 for a metric, 58 for a Nova, and 60 for a Camaro.

no our nova's are 60"

Title: Re: Rear end measurement?
Post by Dietzsch_Racing25 on 04/20/09 at 1:35pm

My nova is 58".