As the title suggests, I was wondering if there is an alternative to the ford sierra rear disk hubs that use bolt on driveshafts, not push in. Something similar would be ideal that I could bolt to my own upright design.
I though sierra disc hubs had bolt on shafts? I used the stub axle and hub in my MX5 rear uprights for exactly that purpose. They are xr4x4 shafts
though, are they different ?
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Originally posted by sippingdiesel
As the title suggests, I was wondering if there is an alternative to the ford sierra rear disk hubs that use bolt on driveshafts, not push in. Something similar would be ideal that I could bolt to my own upright design.
Sorry for the confusion, what I meant is there an alternative manufactures bolt on driveshaft rear hub/carrier setup to the sierra bolt on driveshaft rear hub/carrier setup.
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Originally posted by sippingdiesel
Sorry for the confusion, what I meant is there an alternative manufactures bolt on driveshaft rear hub/carrier setup to the sierra bolt on driveshaft rear hub/carrier setup.
Check out this thread i started on a similar subject it might help.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=145164
A very interesting approach to the problem! How did you get the Sierra bits to fit the MX5 rear upright? Does it alter the MX5 geometry?
I'm looking at finding a 5 stud solution to fit to MX5 uprights so I can use Ferrari/Fiat Dino (Cromodora) wheels. These are 108mm x 5 bolts
with a centre bore of 58-59mm and a rear wheel drive offset. The Sierra 108mm x 4 could probably be re-drilled to 5 stud, leaving one stud in its
original location. I've also checked out the Alfa 166 which, unlike other Alfas, has the right 108mm x 5 and the right centre bore. Volvo and
Mondeo are 108 x 5 but different bore. A plus for adapting Alfa parts is a choice of Brembo braking options.
Incidentally Mondeo and Alfa 166 have bolt-on bearing carriers at the front (driven wheels)
cheers
Ross in NZ
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Originally posted by rossnzwpi
. Volvo and Mondeo are 108 x 5 but different bore. A plus for adapting Alfa parts is a choice of Brembo braking options.
Incidentally Mondeo and Alfa 166 have bolt-on bearing carriers at the front (driven wheels)
cheers
OOps, yes - I meant the Alfa front wheel drive has a bolt on bearing/carrier for the front upright. this could could be useful in a locost setup,
cheers
Ross