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Iv got a 1962 chevy short bed 1/2 ton FLEET SIDE Ive lowered with 4" springs from cpp.Installed an adjustable pan hard bar and doshtech shocks.Im having trouble trying to figure out how much clearance for tire width i need to leave.im worried if I go with an 8" rim it will get into the finder lip.so im looking at 7".I dont know how much left to right suspension travel there is as well as body roll if this plays in to the equation.Any advice will be greatly appriciated.Thanks, scott

different back-spacing is available on 8"rims they still might work for you.that would still keep body roll a consideration however

check the side movement with the truck jacked up and then loaded down (springs collapsed) you will find the Dean thing moves quite a bit. I have air bags and lower it at shows. I had to reposition and lengthen the pannard bar to keep it between the fenders.

We generally allow 1.5" - 2" clearance from tire to bed side.

I have a '65 with 5" lowering springs.

Did you buy an adjustable panhard bar? If not than the rear axle is already pushed to the right. If you put an adjustable panhard bar in you can center the axle.

The axle moves about 3/4" during travel and full articulation. The following link (See post #17) has data I created that shows axle movement http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=430738&highlight=track+bar

I have about 1" clearance on on my truck but I like the look of having the tire close the the fender. Check out the link below to view a photo of my truck for ref. I hope this helps.

I don't know why this post was moved to the "The Hi-Po Shop" forum? It would be best if it were in the 60-66 forum. Thanks.

It was moved here because this is the forum for modifications from stock.

I bought pieces and parts from Speedway 5/8 swedged sleeve and right and left threaded rod ends, total cost about $25. Pages 79-80 latest catalog.

Make it as long as possible by relocating a couple Bolts This will reduce the ammount of side movement.

Thanks for the info fellas.I did install an adjustable panhard bar,Ive decided to buy 8" rims with 4.5" back spaceing.This should leave an inch on each side with a 235/55 R18 tire.I HOPE!