Yes. That's what I have, relocated springs and mini tub flush to the frame. I have a 31x10.00 tire on a 15x10 rim and have about an inch clearance inside and out. The tire measures 30" diameter and about 12-1/2" wide (section width). Moved the axle centerline back 5/8" so tire does not rub/interfere with the fender lip opening at the rocker. Makes it easier to remove the wheel and not touch the paint. With a shorter tire would not need to be moved back. Also, I have 2" lowering leaf springs and a 1" lowering blocks. With the tall tires it is not really low, despite the 3" drop.

 

http://tri-5.chevyrides.com/rear_tire.php

this calculator should give you some guidance. If I understand your question correctly, I don't believe installing tubs will give you much in the way of clearance by itself- the leaf springs will be the first obstacle on the inside of the car, so one would have to relocate those to gain any appreciable extra room for tires.

 

Looks like I will need a pocket kit too. Then I would need someone to do it. Guess I will keep my eyes open for somebody.

Postman....thats a great calculator....Thanks

Thanks for your reply too Zookeeper

 

a mini tub without a pocket kit or similar solution doesn't buy you much for room. with the pocket kit you will have appx 15" between the inner tub and quarter skin.

 

Do a 4 bar and coi lovers I mean coil overs.I welded my steel mini-tubs to quarters and frame.

 

do not weld the tubs to the frame, the body and frame flex due to rubber body mounts and there will be cracking if the 2 are welded together at the tubs.

 

If the wheel tubs are welded to the quarters the quarters will buckle when the body torques.

Don