Mini tub??

[Ed]

Hi guys,

Just a question.

As you all know, in the rear wheel tubs, the inner guard doesnt go up flush to the rail.

If I flush this up, do you think it necessary to split the wheel tub to widen or just pump it wider using jacks?

From my past experience I could get 225/14 under the std wheel arch on an FE, but it would scrub on the upper part of the tub at times.

My feeling is I can get away with just pumping the inners wider, but just want to check.

as usual, your advice is much appreciated.

Cheers

Ed

[Trev]

Depends on how low it's going to be, should just need pumping in my opinion .

[Ed]

sounds like we're on the same page Trev.

I dont think 5 - 10mm warrants any metal work.

reasonably low.. and lets say wearing 225 - 245/14's with a reasonably high profile inanticipation of 15's.

[Rusty EK]

If you are pushing the metal out to the side ,up higher in the arch it is going to pull the top down , unless you are going to get up in there with a hammer and stretch the metal, not a lot of room up in there if you are going low as well , my 14 x 235 sat in there tight , touching both sides

[Trev]

Here is mine with 215/75/14's

Joe Crupi's with 245/60/14's and no tubs

[Rusty EK]

Jesus I had mine jammed in tight and it wasnt that low

[Ed]

I guess it's going to be a bit of trial and error, the extra room cant hurt.
any pics of yours Rusty?
nice wagon Trev and gee Joe has stuffed some decent rubber under there.

One thing I have noticed is sidewall shape differs with brand of tyre, with the wagon I went to the tyre shop and they tried various tyres and brands until we got the best fit.. we also played around with various profiles etc.

Cheers

Ed

[Rusty EK]

Ed , just in the process of making some mini tubs for mine ,because as well as mine not fitting ,I have to allow a bit of sideways movement as well because of the IRS Jag setup , but got plenty of room now , you might be on to something with the tyre sidewall , never considered that

[Ed]

wow jag set up.

did you need to narrow the drive shafts to make it fit?

i had contemplated this a while back, even pulled a jag rear end for it... but no go for me.. put it in the too hard basket.

[Rusty EK]

Floor was totally rusted out , so was lucky ,sort of , had to make a total chassis ,so fitting it wasnt that bad .
Yes had to narrow the drive shafts 50mm either side , bit of mucking around , but not to bad, would be a pain in the arse to try and fit it to a good car .

The build photos are in My FB EK if you want to have a look , Rusty EK,s Ute.

Let us now how you go with pumping out your tubs

[Ed]

i just remembered I've read your thread.

nice work, very extensive!

sorry I've been reading so much I'm forgetting where I've seen it all.

I think pumping the tubs will be a very minor procedure compared to yours.
Cheers

Ed

[oldnek]

Ed.
I finally found the link to Gregs build up. He has done the rear inner guard mod to chassis rails weld.
http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtop ... 2&start=75

[Ed]

thanks oldnek, much appreciated.

Cheers

Ed