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1. Changing 67' Rear end (score: 1): Author: NA Campiglia <spitdrvr@camalott.com>; Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1998 12:02:56 -0500; 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 han; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00016.html (7,264 bytes)
2. Re: Changing 67' Rear end (score: 1): Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>; Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 14:27:49 -0400 (EDT); 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 4.5" wheels, assuming you still have the original 3.5" o; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00017.html (7,850 bytes)
3. RE: Changing 67' Rear end (score: 1): Author: Chris Prugh <prubrew@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 14:15:57 -0700; 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; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00018.html (8,488 bytes)
4. Re: Changing 67' Rear end (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1998 14:56:19 -0700; I did the upgrade but stayed with the shorter axles. With two different sets of 5.5" wheels (one offset an extra inch outward) I have not had any clearance problems. With the negative camber attaine; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00020.html (9,514 bytes)
5. RE: Changing 67' Rear end (score: 1): Author: Chris Prugh <prubrew@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 15:19:13 -0700; I think he used the longer axles...and experienced rubbing at the top = inner fender lip. Maybe the answer is to use the swing spring and = shorter axles. Sounds like it worked for you. Thanks. Chri; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00021.html (10,118 bytes)
6. Re: Changing 67' Rear end (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1998 15:38:55 -0700; Very interesting. I have not done any comparative measuring, but I was under the impression that the wheel arches of early and late cars were the same. Can anybody out there refute or confirm my assu; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00022.html (7,490 bytes)

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