Moser axles changed wheel spacing

[toomanymodz]

Well well, I learn something new every day with this car. I just installed a pair of 28 spline Moser axles, and they look very nice by the way. Anyhow, when I bolted the wheels back on I noticed that I had a bit more clearance between the tires and the frame. I'd guess about an additional 1/8 inch or so. Before there was about 3/8 clearance, with the tightest area being the back of the tire where the frame curves, I think it was about 1/4 inch there and would occasionally rub when taking a hard corner. Now it appears to be about 1/2 clearance with the tight area looking to be around 3/8. No complaints since I needed a little more room on the inside anyways.

To be sure the tires wouldn't rub I let the air out of both bags, then loaded 320 lbs of Olympic weights into the trunk. Then I pushed my weight on the bumper and bounced the car. I ended up having to trim the fender lips slightly. Now I can bounce the car onto the pinion snubber and the tires still clear.

The axles must be 1/8 longer than stock I guess. They're advertised as stock replacement. I was debating on running thin wheel spacers to gain tire clearance, but now I don't need to. Just thought I'd share.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

If they are, then the brake drums are moved out, too. Since the backing plates don't move, I'd think you now have less shoe contact on the drums????

 

[toomanymodz]

I noticed that the drums 'dragged' a little more than usual. I think the brake shoes are now riding on a small ridge. Probably should have them turned to true them up again.