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Old 05-18-12, 09:09 AM
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rx2 wheel, rear fitment...

I'm wondering what the full side wall tire width would be of a 15x7 0 offset rim would be on a gslse rear?

I have a gsl rear in my rx2 and i'm looking to do a 5 lug axle/brake upgrade and use a set of wheels I have in the above dimensions. I'm just trying to figure out how much the wheels would be out power the fenders.
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Does the rx7 diff bolt right on to the rx2,isn't it wider and might not give you too many options for wider wheels without rubbing?
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GSL center section is a direct bolt in. I've often wondered how much work it would take to get the whole rear axle, with disc brakes, into one. I'd figure custom axles for both length and bolt pattern, and related axle housing shortening/mount swapping. It just takes money, like EVERYTHING else.
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Originally Posted by turbo_dave
Does the rx7 diff bolt right on to the rx2,isn't it wider and might not give you too many options for wider wheels without rubbing?
No, it does not bolt right up. And yes the gsl rear is wider, and the gslse rear is slightly wider than the gsl rear because of the axles. so when I get the 5 lug Moser gslse axles to do the 5 lug swap, it will be a bit wider than it already is.

But my deuce already has small fender flares on it, so I need a slightly wider fit anyway.if I knew the entire width from rim face to rim face, and can decide better on a wheel choice.
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i remember i tried fitting the gls rear end on my rx2 and the tires stuck out about 1.5 inches on each side. it was wayyy to big.
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Is there a way to drop in an LSD in a stock rx2 rear axle?
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Originally Posted by graveltrapp
Is there a way to drop in an LSD in a stock rx2 rear axle?
Their a write somewhere about switching the pumpkin from a gslse to ur RX2. Don't remember where thou.
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if your gslse rear end is 1983 or earlier its a direct swap.
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