Hello,
I am narrowing a GM 8.5” 10 bolt for a SBC T350 trike build. I am building this one as narrow and short as I can. Is there a rear axle width that would be too short, or unsafe?
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Hello,
I am narrowing a GM 8.5” 10 bolt for a SBC T350 trike build. I am building this one as narrow and short as I can. Is there a rear axle width that would be too short, or unsafe?
I would look at boss hoss or v8 trikes, measure their stuff. I left mine wide.
Left the 2;73 gears in it.
I was thinking of doing 3 to5 shorter
Post a sketch or pics when you get time
[QUOTE=Tommyathacker;912552]Hello,
I am narrowing a GM 8.5” 10 bolt for a SBC T350 trike build. I am building this one as narrow and short as I can. Is there a rear axle width that would be too short, or unsafe?[/QUOTE]
imo i would not narrow it at all... i have built several trike all with car rears always irs for a better ride and will take more g force before lifting a wheel.
i always end up pretty close to stock width. i was horsing around and did get one on 2 wheels scary again my opinion but the wider the better
[QUOTE=Tommyathacker;912552]Hello,
I am narrowing a GM 8.5” 10 bolt for a SBC T350 trike build. I am building this one as narrow and short as I can. Is there a rear axle width that would be too short, or unsafe?[/QUOTE]
The short answer is "yes", but specifying that width gets complicated because of all the variables like center of gravity, tire width, rim width and offset. I just built a chain drive differential/rear axle for a Sportster conversion and made it 38" wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface. I certainly wouldn't go any narrower on a trike with a V8 powertrain. Probably would go wider.