DSE tub limit?

[Y-TRY]

I see that DSE says their tubs will fit up to a 335, but is that just the tub or with the leaf spring? I'm wanting ot put an aftermarket clip in while using their deep tubs.

What is the width from outside-of-stock-rail to outside-of-stock-rail?

[Ralph LoGrasso]

You can only fit a 335 if you notch the frame rail. On a '67 / '68 335 is about the biggest you're going to get in the tub, with a fully notched rail. You should be able to fit a 345 on a '69. I can't recall exactly off of the top of my head, but I believe I had about 15 1/4" from the center of my notched frame rail to the un-rolled wheel lip on my '68. Even with aftermarket rails, the limit would be a 345 as the tubs are only 3" deeper. If you want anymore room, you'd have to fab up some wider tubs, or section and widen the DSE tubs.

[Y-TRY]

Thanks for the info, Ralph.

[the camtender]

Leaf springs(even with offset hangers) will interfere with tire if you're looking to go with wider tubs than dse,needless to say a new back half frame will be needed.
Jerry

[Y-TRY]

I guess I am wondering if I can back half, using the DSE tubs, if the leaf springs limit tires to 335, or is it the frame rails? Can I get more room with a 4-link and DSE tubs than with their tubs and offset leaves? What hits first?

ie: If I leave stock leaf springs but deep-tub, the springs are the limiting factor. Nevermind the frame rails and springs, but use the deep-tubs, how wide can we go?

[the camtender]

335