Hey kids,
I'd be careful here....I seem to remember a buddies 68 had quite the =
clearance problem after completing the swing spring swap. Seem to =
recall he had to stay with the narrower rims/tires. Maybe others who =
have first hand knowledge of this swap can clarify.
Chris Prugh
72 Spitfar
Morgan Hill, CA
prubrew@ix.netcom.com
Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club
Publicity Director/Editor
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Mace [SMTP:amace@unix2.nysed.gov]
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 1998 11:28 AM
To: NA Campiglia
Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Changing 67' Rear end
On Sun, 2 Aug 1998, NA Campiglia wrote:
> Hello all,
> My question today is:
> If I have all the components available, is it wise to change the =
narrow
> track rear end of the 67' with the wider track of the 76'. I DO have =
all
> the components on hand.
I think you'd derive about 95% percent of the "benefits" by simply using =
the swing-spring coupled with the fatter front sway bar (and at least=20
4.5" wheels, assuming you still have the original 3.5" ones for the =
'67).
The simpler conversion is more like an easy afternoon. The "compleat"=20
conversion, with axles, radius arms and their pivots, differential,=20
swapping yokes on your driveshaft to mate with the larger input flange =
on=20
a newer diff., etc., etc., is more like a serious weekend plus.
My $.02...
--Andy
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