hi i've always loved the look of a big tire, and i was thinking about tubbing my s10 next winter, i'm only 18 so i dont' have much experience, is it a very difficult job or is it more of a measure twice cut once job? and also, i know there are many different ways to narrow a frame, but i was thikning about bringing it in right after the box mounts, does anyone have any pictures and steps on how to do this, thanks!

Its a pretty major job with limited experience. I just did a quick search for you so you can get a idea.http://autoweldchassis.com/Instruct.ivnu

Do lots of research!

 

Well I have never actually tubbed a car all by myself but have helped out and I am going to say that for the beginer tubbing a truck is going to be easier because of having a truck having a bed instead of a trunk and rear seat area to deal with and actually "tub". Also if you are on a budget your rear wheel tubs can be made from 55 gal drums cut up to how ever you like the wheel well to look. The drums already have the curve ,are very strong and you can make them what ever radius by just trimming.

 

yah i've seen a car get tubbed before and it doesnt look fun, but does anyone have any pictures of how they tubbed their trucks, which is the best way to go?

 

How big of tire are you thinking?

 

i'd really like 29x21.5x15, or maybe just a 29x18.5x15

 

The wheel tubs are not that big of a deal. For the tub's I would get a kit,It will look alot better and not that expensive. Do you have a budget in mind?

 

I have tubed a few...Make sure you do your home work,And also make sure you have the money.Just the back wheels and tire's Will hit you for a $1,000.00 are better,Depending on what you want,Not counting axle's,four link,Coil over's,And so on.Make sure you know what your getting into.I love the pro street look,I had five pro street hot rods. :thumbup:

 

yahi have a tonneau cover ont he back so they wont be visable, this is probably a stupid question, but can i still run my ladder bars if i narrow the frame, cause they are wat i have on now and coil overs,

 

Yes.But you will need to move them in,To go with the bigger tire's.

 

well yah they would be moved in when the rear end is narrowed, and can i cut and respline my current axles? i'm sure it would weaken them, but i'm on a fairly tight budget cause i'm only 18 and i just put a 4000 dollar motor in and a new paint job :evil:

 

yahi have a tonneau cover ont he back so they wont be visable, this is probably a stupid question, but can i still run my ladder bars if i narrow the frame, cause they are wat i have on now and coil overs,

You should be able to use them,you will just have to relocate the brackets to the new front crossmember. I would be surprised if you could do a reasonable back half for less that 4k. Buy the time you do frame rails,wheels/tires,differential and axle work,and tin, It adds up quick.

I spent 10k on my back half but I did alot of power coating,good 4 link and alot of extras.

 

well yah they would be moved in when the rear end is narrowed, and can i cut and respline my current axles? i'm sure it would weaken them, but i'm on a fairly tight budget cause i'm only 18 and i just put a 4000 dollar motor in and a new paint job :evil:

Yes you can respline as long as the major diameter is there for the splines when it's shortened.

 

would it have to be to the cross member, or can i move mounts up further onto the frame rails?

 

would it have to be to the cross member, or can i move mounts up further onto the frame rails?

I'm not speaking of the Trans crossmember. When you back half a car there will be a crossmember that attachs the rear half to the front half. The crossmember I'm speaking of will be where the front of your ladder bars attach to.

 

yah i know that, but i mean where they are mounted to now(on the frame), but wont the mounts still be there if i just move the frame rails in? or is it easier to mount them off the crossmember?or am i just a retard who has no idea what i'm talking about lol?

 

Honestly, it would be easier to just do a whole new backhalf from 2x3 steel instead of cutting and reusing the crappy S10 frame. All you would have to do is cut the stock frame behind the cab, then do a crossbar and run your rear frame section off of that. Then you could set it to any width that you wanted. Only go this route if you or someone you know is a good welder, this is kind of an important part.

 

Here's a few pictures of my S10 frame narrowing. It is narrowed 16". There is alot of welding, cutting & measuring while the whole process is going on. The first thing I done was snapped a centerline on the floor from front to back and centered the entire truck frame on this line. Then I used levels and plumb bobs to keep everything straight. You have to be careful while going through the whole ordeal or you will end up with a "doglegged" frame.

This is a 9" Ford rear. You can send your axles to Moser and have them cut and resplined for $110.00 a pair + shipping. It's alot of work but if you have any fabrication skills and the tools, you can do it. Just take your time.

 

why did you make that crossmember angle up instead of straig across? for more strength?

 

He did that for clearance for the driveshaft.

 

Don't you have a Libbary or Book Store in your area? There are several very good books that cover just this subject. Education rules!