did you know that.....

there are 2 different length wheelhouse openings ?

I was looking up a body side panel while researching grannycjs body side marker light question.
The book states that there are 2 different lengths, 8" or 11"
I thought maybe the difference might be for front mounted or rear mounted gas tank.....nope.....both lengths still listed regardless of tank

what gives and who knows why, I don't:?

 

Really? Any reason stated as to why?

 

Jim how is this measurement referenced, as in what does the 8"/11" actually reference to on the wheelwell?

 

:? :?
doesn't say opening, I retract that comment.....that's why I am puzzled, not like you can believe the book all the time

all it says: " Used with 8" wheelhouse"
or
"Used with 11" wheelhouse"

beats the heck out of me
just wondering if any of you CJ5 guys knew about this

{okay, everyone run out with a tape and measure those wheelwells}

 

Could it be the depth of the wheelhouse for use with dual wheels?

 

I wonder if it's the width of the top flat wheel well inside the Jeep ???

 

sorry, flatty owner here, I'm exempt.....

mine measure 11" wide fwiw

 

the width of the flat wheel well inside the Jeep
from the side of body towards the center of the Jeep

 

hmmmm......couldn't be the panel between the firewall/tub and the rear of the fenderwall could it?

Just thinking out loud.........

 

The horizontal panel from the rear quarter toward the center of the Jeep that forms the upper part of the rear wheel well is 10.5" on mine. Just thought I'd add to the discussion....