Hi everyone
Just posting some pic's of todays work ,
my Gaz shocks arrived at last , ( NZ customs are not the fastest) Thanks to chris_harris_ for the rear shocks I brought off him "Top man Chris"
Rescued attachment front end shocks.JPG

Rescued attachment rear end shocks.JPG

Rescued attachment off side rear shock.JPG

nice - the racks looks like it is sitting too high and too far back - rough rule of t humb isthe track rods should be parallel to ground (yours won't be as there is no weight in the front) plus come out at right angles to the wheels.

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Originally posted by 02GF74
nice - the racks looks like it is sitting too high and too far back - rough rule of t humb isthe track rods should be parallel to ground (yours won't be as there is no weight in the front) plus come out at right angles to the wheels.

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i think he means that the track rods, from the steering rack to the wheels should be at 90 degs to the wheels - where as in teh picture it looks like the track rods are not 90degs to the wheel. - almost looks like the steering rack needs to be moved a bit more towards the front of the car.

interesting thing you've done with the rear running gear..... makes me wonder why on earth havent i done that?! is way easier and it justifies the tradeoff in weight imo... plus you have IRS!

bugger...

Thats right . the steering arms are level with tha arms when at ride height. The front arms are not to book spec's as I brought them off a kit car company here in NZ so the rack is not in perfect place

The rear end is out of a MX5 and made life alot more simple. it is a bit heavy but as you said its a trade off between weight and simplicity of build.

Vaughan