mattd428 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 To narrow or not to narrow that is the question (rear end that is). Its either flare it or narrow it cant decide. Basically I got tired of all the broken half shafts and did a solid axle swap along with the 5 lug swap up front. Just need to make the 35mm spacers for the rotors so I can keep my 4x4 calipers. Now before i get the IRS is way better than solid axle answers I simply prefer a solid axle. My engine is just a 5.3 with 160k miles small cam and a t56 nothing special but deffinately a half shaft eater though. Wheels I believe are 2006 6 cylinder mustang rims got a good deal on them. New axle is an 8.8 with a triangulated 4 link and coil overs. Unfortunately the exhaust I just made a couple months ago must now be redone due to the new setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Mad Max ( Matt ) Z . All it needs is a blower sticking out of the hood . Looking good , Matt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 If you like the stock look then narrow the rear end, if not then flares would be the simplest route. Cars looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Mad Max ( Matt ) Z . All it needs is a blower sticking out of the hood . Looking good , Matt . Hell no man its the MATTMOBILE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Wrong sub-forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I'm far from a genius in anything worthwhile but it would seem that flares would be the simplest option. I have put a little time in forming 2" wider qtrs. I have a long way to go on them but I think they will work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 I'm far from a genius in anything worthwhile but it would seem that flares would be the simplest option. I have put a little time in forming 2" wider qtrs. I have a long way to go on them but I think they will work out. I was considering doing flares similar to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hell no man its the MATTMOBILE. Here you go , Mattman . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Wrong sub-forum. Depends on how you look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Here you go , Mattman . lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 They are pretty rough right now but I don't have a whole lot of time into it. Basically I cut paperboard templates of the existing qtrs and added about 1/2" and then started beating them out with a poly hammer and pad using a profile gauge to match the factory qtrs. I had to make a couple shallow pie cuts to get the lenghtwise profile. I have a little more trimming and hammer work and then I'll hit it with a shrinking disk, hopefully I don't have to use a gallon of filler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Most of that quarter you can form by hand. Tig welding helps a lot also so much easier to hammer and dolly the welds. For the top section an english wheel would make it alot easier on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Yeah I need to make friends with someone that has an english wheel. Anyone, anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 lol you are a little far from me other wise you are welcome to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I vote for narrow AND flares. Put that axle to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I found one on craigslist about an hour north of me for the bargain price of $1700! I should have asked the guy if he wanted to rent it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) northern tool has a decent one not great but will do the job you want. lol narrow, flares and big nasty slicks huh rebekahz? Sounds entertaining. Edited June 9, 2013 by mattd428 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 That would be nice, I plan on doing a 50's custom for the wife if the Z ever gets finished. How wide a slick can you get rebekahz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 26x8.5x15 MT ET Drag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Are they 15" wide? That sounds like a pretty good starting point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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