going to bob the deuce

[ctmustang]

Hey fellas,
I've been getting all my ducks in a row for a couple months now. Getting ready to start the bob job. I think I have read about every thread and post on the subject but still have a couple questions. here goes - I'm going to use the stock bed and saw many different lengths that people have done. What is the preferred length to shorten the bed and frame? how far back do yaw like to move the axle. 2nd question also kinda goes with this one with the stock bed can I still run 395- 1400s and so on? All input appreciated.
Thanks C.T.

 

[sermis]

395's or 15.5's. 14.00 are too tall w/o lift.
I used a 101 bed and left the front axle in the stock location and did not have to add to the drive shaft. Using the original bed and cutting it down would work. If I do another that is how I will do mine.

 

[neilhendrix]

 

[sermis]

I reread my post. 395's / 15.5's are 46" and will work.

14.00 are 49" and too tall. Will rub.

14.5's are 43"

 

[jim-m35a2]

Bob Job?................Leave it the **** alone.
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[sermis]

Bob Job?................Leave it the hell alone.

I have one each. Well almost have the bob finished. For running around town the bob will be cool. For road trips the the big truck is the way to go.

 

[FM5332FF]

DO IT, You will be mucho happy with the results.

 

[appnut1]

See my avatar. I used the stock bed shortened by 36 inches, moved the axle back and lengthened the drive shaft by 11 inches. I think it worked out great

 

[Sevo]

395's or 15.5's. 14.00 are too tall w/o lift.
I used a 101 bed and left the front axle in the stock location and did not have to add to the drive shaft. Using the original bed and cutting it down would work. If I do another that is how I will do mine.

Sermis

do you have a picture of your bobbed truck. I am thinking of using a 101 bed as well

thanks

Chris

 

[jcappeljr]

1400x20s will not rub if you use the frame of the 105 trailer as a subframe.

 

[sermis]

1400x20s will not rub if you use the frame of the 105 trailer as a subframe.

Rear might not but what about the front with out a cab lift. I have had my 395's polish the paint in the front. 14.00 are taller.

Here is a link to the project.

Weekend project - M715 Zone