luke
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| posted on 14/4/09 at 05:18 PM |
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rear axle modification woes
hey all,
I have some dimension questions with my back axle that i picked up hope someone can be of some help.
The axle i picked up was previously fit onto a dutton kit car so had parts of the same trailing arm system set up. Today while stripping it and
cutting off unwanted brackets i decided to check the dimensions of the two axle brackets.
firstly the spacing, the two brackets are 42inches apart, same width as the car dimensions so thats ok i presume? im hoping the mcsorley isnt
wider?
now this is where i have problems, the hole locations on the brackets. the book says the top hole should be an inch below the top edge, mines 3/4.
distance between the top and central axis of the axle should be 3.1" mines 3" so not far off.
and bottom hole should be 5.3", mines 5.
now in my eyes that still means the two trailing arms will still be 4.3" apart, ive just lots 1/4" off the top surface, will this cause me
issues with the struts? or if i use coilovers will i be able to adjust this error in the shocks?
im hoping i dont have to cut off these two brackets!
thanks for any help!
luke
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mark chandler
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| posted on 14/4/09 at 09:35 PM |
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The trailing arms are there to stop the axle twisting so the wheels spin, the panhard rod is to locate the axle across the car, a bit of difference
here should not affect things much to be honest, you have gained a little at the top at the expence of the bottom.
As long as the car brackets are in line with the frame just make the arms to suit.
The same applies to the shocks, when the axle is in place and at the correct ride height you want to achieve measure the distance and purchase shocks
to suit.
Cutting things off and remaking is all part of the fun, you can usually look at something and think, if only I had.
One thing to watch out for, cutting and welding axles can distort them as the metal will shrink into the heat, this can be a good thing as you can
create a little negative camber and toe in, you are welding in front and above the tube so its going the right way.
Regards Mark
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luke
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 09:57 PM |
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brilliant! this was what i was thinking but just thought i would check!
cheers!
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