hfpe
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 12:17 PM |
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has anybody had to move these?
We found after fitting the trailing arms and rear axel that it seems like we may need to move e and f outward or the axle flanges will fowl with these
tubes at maximum travel - Is this a common problem.
Trying to attach a pic to explain which tubes I mean
 
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 12:21 PM |
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its usually tight but never seen the need too move them, is your rear axle mounted a little further forward than normal ? what length are your
trailing arms ? are your trailing arms mounted further back on the axle ? (this would bring it forward)
all that said i don't see a problem in moving the bars out a little like you describe, the book is a guide not gospel.
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MikeP
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 12:32 PM |
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One confirmation here, I had to move the RHS (passenger side for me) out a bit, a bit more at the top. In retrospect I think I over did it, there
wasn't as much upward movement of the axle as I thought - the shocks limit it.
Doh! Clearly I need to mention I'm using the book chassis but the axle from a Corolla GTS.
[Edited on 2/11/05 by MikeP]
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flange nut
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 01:24 PM |
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You shouldn't have to modify the rear of the transmission tunnel if you're using an Escort axle, but modifications are definitely required
if you have an axle off a Capri.
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Mike R-F
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 02:34 PM |
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In a word, yes. I had to remove the right hand one. (drivers side) It was within a pube of the flange you refer to. Now positioned further back &
reinforced with seat belt anchorage running between top & bottom tunnel rails.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 02:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mike R-F
It was within a pube of the flange you refer to.
Gnat's, or elephant's? 
DJ
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Danozeman
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 02:49 PM |
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quote:
Gnat's, or elephant's?
Ive got about half inch to and inch either side of mine. Theyr staying where they are for now. You shouldnt need to move them if its total by the
book. Are your trailing arms a tad shorter than standard?
Dan
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Mike R-F
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 03:39 PM |
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Never having been that close to either, I'm not sure. I was refering to one of mine (Euch!). Seriously though, the arms came from, I was told,
MK. Not entirly sure though as they were unsued from an abandoned project.
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hfpe
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 05:13 PM |
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here are some pics - the trailing arms seem to be 295mm centre to centre - that is possibly where the difference is coming in.
From what I read there should not be a problem moving the bars - how far higher from parallel does the axle actually move?
 
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hfpe
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 05:14 PM |
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another pic
 
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kb58
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 06:03 PM |
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How about just making the trailing links 1/4" longer?
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 08:54 PM |
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I used a capri axle, and had to move the Rh one
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Avoneer
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| posted on 2/11/05 at 09:01 PM |
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That isn't a Mk2 Escort axle though, and that was what the book was designed for.
I can't see a problem with moving both of the 1/2" out wards.
Pat...
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locost_bryan
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| posted on 3/11/05 at 03:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeP
I'm using the book chassis but the axle from a Corolla GTS.
[Edited on 2/11/05 by MikeP]
Isn't the Corolla diff offset to the right by about an inch? Many of the US builders get room for a bigger drivers seat by offsetting the
tunnel to the right - only allows skinny passengers tho!
Bryan Miller
Auckland NZ
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John Cooper - "In that rack of tubes, son"
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britishtrident
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| posted on 3/11/05 at 08:20 AM |
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RTFM --- it actually says in the book you may have to move them to suit the axle you are using. Not sure if that paragraph was carried over to the
revised edition.
The book trailling links are a bit short making them 0.5" to 1" longer is a good idea.
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MikeP
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| posted on 3/11/05 at 12:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by locost_bryan
Isn't the Corolla diff offset to the right by about an inch? Many of the US builders get room for a bigger drivers seat by offsetting the
tunnel to the right - only allows skinny passengers tho!
Yep, about that. I've got about 17" for the drivers, around 15.5" for the passenger. I'm not intersted in riding with any
passenger that doesn't fit in that seat  .
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Marcus
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| posted on 3/11/05 at 08:02 PM |
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UK wise, I've got the opposite!!
Passenger can be a lardy git and I've got to be skinny!
I moved the 'o' horizontal up 1 inch on the advice of Rob Lane and have never had any clearance problems (although I used Escort axle)
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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hfpe
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| posted on 4/11/05 at 08:16 AM |
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Evidentally that is a Mk2 axle that was brought out in South Africa - where we are.
I think we will move the two outwards about an inch or so.
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JoelP
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| posted on 6/11/05 at 05:03 PM |
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turns out today that my chassis is also modified in this area - stands to reason, as its a capri axle. Downside of this is, tritons seat wont fit with
this bit narrowed. Im in the process of removing the panelling, and hopefully will be able to make it fit somehow! Plus the trailing arm bolts stick
into the cockpit too much, and also catch the seat.
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