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Old 09-07-2023, 05:34 PM
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Ask what the flange to flange difference is between the two.

Then get the wider of the two if you want a stock width rear.

Sometimes getting the 1” narrower earlier rear can be an advantage when you’re stuffing in wider tires. If your situation would benefit from tucking the tires in an additional 1/2” on each side then buy the narrower earlier version.

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