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Old 02-13-2011, 02:25 PM   #1
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minitub kit question

where is everyone getting their minitubs at aside from wolfe racecraft? every thread i read seems to be that kit and its crazy expensive is there anywhere cheaper?
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Old 02-13-2011, 03:17 PM   #2
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where is everyone getting their minitubs at aside from wolfe racecraft? every thread i read seems to be that kit and its crazy expensive is there anywhere cheaper?
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the cost of the kit is peanuts compared to the labor to install.

i just used sheetmetal from the local steel yard, cut to size for mine. Materials probably cost 20 bux.
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Old 02-18-2011, 06:07 PM   #3
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ya im gonna install it myself, and i went with the summit 36" wheel tub kit for $95 shipped and im gonna cut it up to fit, hopefully it will all go well
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Old 02-19-2011, 08:59 PM   #4
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Good idea, I got full size tubs from a fellow racer. We just cut them to fit as mini tubs, it worked out great. Post pics when your done!
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Old 02-19-2011, 09:18 PM   #5
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The wolfe kit is meant to work with a 98 fbody its worth every penny you also need the spring perch kit
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Old 02-20-2011, 08:07 AM   #6
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Good idea, I got full size tubs from a fellow racer. We just cut them to fit as mini tubs, it worked out great. Post pics when your done!
good to hear someone else went this route... and 1984camaroz28 i heard you can narrow a rear 3.75" per side before having to adjust anything
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good to hear someone else went this route... and 1984camaroz28 i heard you can narrow a rear 3.75" per side before having to adjust anything
that sounds about right for a 4th gen since i know you can narrow a 3rd gen width rear about 1.5 or 1.75 before you get too close to the lca mounts and panhard bar
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Old 02-20-2011, 01:31 PM   #8
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Old 02-20-2011, 08:18 PM   #9
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Are you Cuting ur rails and boxing them?
http://www.wolferacecraft.com/instal...odminitub.aspx

you will limit your self alot if you dont
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Old 02-21-2011, 07:55 AM   #10
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Are you Cuting ur rails and boxing them?
http://www.wolferacecraft.com/instal...odminitub.aspx

you will limit your self alot if you dont
im not sure which pic is it in the link?
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