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I'm building a Challenger also (6.1 hemi, T-56, mini-tubbed) and have asked this question in my head before.

XV Motorsports does utilize lower C6 arms and hubs by the way.

I've talked to both Art Morrison and Jakes Rod Shop about building me a front "stub" clip or bikini clip as AME calls them. Both shops will do this and you are correct with the factory frame width it would be possible. I've measured and mocked this up at ride height (that is the key-don't make assumptions about clearances at ride height) and most likely it would work. It would amount to cutting a long "C" notch in the inner side of the frame rails, boxing and installing the portion of the stub clip containing all the C6 mounts into this notch much the same as some of the street rod style Mustang II set ups install.

Please note I am only talking about an aftermarket clip such as AME or Jakes since they sort of tighten everything up into a package that works with available racks and the proper geometry.

I would not attempt this with a factory vette front.

Keep in mind you will have to modify and build new inner fenders, etc. and your headers may be tight and probably custom. Both vendors could probably build a clip that would attach to the front rad support if you made a very good diagram and then jigged your frame while you where cutting.

You will also need to mock up the actual tire size you will be running to see at lock to lock if there is adequate clearance to the outer side of the frame rail.

I need to measure again since I am ready to do something with the front. Either XV Motorsports, Alterkation, CA Chassis Works G-Machine weld to fit system or one of these front stub clips.

Wes