[Aussie Mike]

There are some geometry advantages to having longer suspension arms in the less extreme arcs they move in compared to the shorter arms.

A variety of factors influenced my decision to on rear end width. I was concerned about the geometry when going shorter since I didn't want to change the mounts on the chassis. I didn't want to have to source custom axles (although I have the ability to make my own now) and I had found some GM axles that had a suitable length. I had also changed the Ford diff to a stronger GM one.

I thought narrowing the whole rear by 4" (2" per side) was enough to give me the look I was after. I'm happy with the result.

Cheers