Yet another...Stoneleigh photo thread...

Some of the more unusual cars...


















Any the pre requisit BBQ shot

how does that rear setup work then ie no top arm ?




Regards

Agriv8

Thats a jag diff, XJ6

i got phjot of that - wot you cannot see in these photos is that the steering column is vertical!! and goes though the floor between the driver's feet

Thats the Jaguar IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) very popular with hot rodders, I've used several.

The drive shaft also doubles as the top arm and controls camber. In the jag they are mounted in a cage, most rods utilise a fabricated cross member welded to the chassis to carry the diff, and 4 coilovers, you will often see a spanner used as a brace across the two lower inboard wishbone maontings.

I'm contemplating a wire wheel version for the MGB.

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Originally posted by 02GF74
i got phjot of that - wot you cannot see in these photos is that the steering column is vertical!! and goes though the floor between the driver's feet

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Originally posted by r1_pete
Thats the Jaguar IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) very popular with hot rodders, I've used several.

The drive shaft also doubles as the top arm and controls camber. In the jag they are mounted in a cage, most rods utilise a fabricated cross member welded to the chassis to carry the diff, and 4 coilovers, you will often see a spanner used as a brace across the two lower inboard wishbone maontings.

I'm contemplating a wire wheel version for the MGB.

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That Jag set-up was used for donkeys years on E-Types and many others. In many cases with inboard disc brakes as well. Not light by any means, but reputably strong hence the attraction for the big power hot rodders.