GlennWest Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Will be installing boxes under truck bed soon. How much tire clearance is needed. Standard boxes come 2, 3, 4 foot lengths. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooseopen Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Clearance with what? The tire? The ground? 2007 Volvo VNL670, Singled, Air ride hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooseopen Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Oops. Helps if I read better, lol. Let me measure mine really quick 2007 Volvo VNL670, Singled, Air ride hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooseopen Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 My truck is singled 'long' and I have 5ft boxes with 5in of tire clearance with my support bracket. See pic: https://goo.gl/photos/BQovkuMDSmMAzxbFA 2007 Volvo VNL670, Singled, Air ride hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Glenn, We have 7-1/2" from tire to closest box but that us because we still have the plastic fenders on the rear tires that came with our truck. We have 4-1/2" clearance between tire and fender, so you should be able mount your boxes at 4-5" from the tire. Biggest concerns are if a tire blows and if you ever need clearances for tire chains. Dave 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Had forgot about needing tire chains. This complicates this.wanted to retain lower fairings. Removed extenders. Does the differential move around any. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Glenn My boxes are right at 4 inches from the tire at the closest spot. I don't want to be anywhere that needs chains, but if I did I would consider tire socks. I realize you are still working so your requirements may be different. Nigel 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted May 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'll attempt to not need them (chains) but if company gets job north and he wants me there off we go. I believe I can get 4" with standard 2' box near cab. Will have to cut fairing some at top. Can get a 3' at rear no problem. Thanks. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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