> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bowen, Patrick A
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 3:28 PM
> To: 'spitfires'
> Subject: changing rear axles
>
> Here is a question I have for the list. On my '79 Spitfire I have 7"
> wheels on the rear end (see the picture on the Rogues Gallery) Great
> Wheels! But they stick out from the fenders about 1 1/2" to 2" (haven't
> really measured yet), It does not appear that it will present a problem
> with fender clearance but the possibility still exists and the possibility
> of throwing up road debris on the fenders. I was contemplating and
> wanted the lists great wisdom on how good an idea it would be to switch my
> 1500 axles for a MK IV or before. This would shorten them by a bit (I am
> not sure the exact difference, anyone know?) and perhaps bring them back
> inside the wheel wells. What will I mess up by doing this, to my
> understanding it shouldn't really affect suspension due to the extra width
> of the wheels. Any thoughts????
>
> Patrick Bowen
> '79 Spitfire
>
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