Backhalving

RDRZ · 03-25-2002, 07:07 PM

I know that I am going to sound like a retard that doesn't know a lot about hi-performance cars, but I have one question about the advice for my rear end. What does backhalving mean - could someone explain it to me? I know that it has to do with the rear axle, but that is about it. Thanks for your help.

Ron1 · 03-26-2002, 12:23 AM

Go here www.cachassisworks.com and click on how to. Then click on "Subframe & Suspension". Just follow the pictorial on the 65 Mustang. You are basically removing the back half of the car, re-installing larger wheel tubs (tubbing) going to a 4 link or ladder bar suspension set-up, and with a shortened rear end, you can now install about any size tire you may think you need. Or you can do what they call a mini tub....

Hope that helps,

Ron

thunderbolt · 03-26-2002, 02:10 PM

Hey, that was NOT a stupid question. I would have guessed that was pretty much the answer but wasn't sure by any means. I was kind of glad to see it too.

03-25-2002, 07:07 PM	#1
RDRZ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 74	Backhalving I know that I am going to sound like a retard that doesn't know a lot about hi-performance cars, but I have one question about the advice for my rear end. What does backhalving mean - could someone explain it to me? I know that it has to do with the rear axle, but that is about it. Thanks for your help.

03-26-2002, 12:23 AM	#2
Ron1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Posts: 439	Go here www.cachassisworks.com and click on how to. Then click on "Subframe & Suspension". Just follow the pictorial on the 65 Mustang. You are basically removing the back half of the car, re-installing larger wheel tubs (tubbing) going to a 4 link or ladder bar suspension set-up, and with a shortened rear end, you can now install about any size tire you may think you need. Or you can do what they call a mini tub.... Hope that helps, Ron

03-26-2002, 02:10 PM	#3
thunderbolt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 380	Hey, that was NOT a stupid question. I would have guessed that was pretty much the answer but wasn't sure by any means. I was kind of glad to see it too.