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sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#501896
Just wondering how hard it is to separate an IRS rear end from the pan.

A mate and I have been building an off-roader for a while based on an old LWB Honda Oddysey(?) frame with a 750cc Suzuki motor. Frame is lengthened and widened.

I thought maybe an IRS rear end would work well, but are they a bolt off unit? I mean, will the trailing arms and gearbox mount, strut tower tops etc come out in "one" piece from any of the VW's?

Don't worry about the problem adapting gearbox to gearbox, he's the engineer and thats his problem! I just want to know if the rear is a sub-frame type assembly in the VW.

We were going to use a Datsun independent rear but the gearbox/diff faces the wrong way for the rear engine location. Still may do this if you don't think the VW is a viable option.

Thanks heaps,

Mick.
A POSSE AD ESSE.

I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.

Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity

2,282 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#501910
Hi Mick

The Type 3 IRS unbolts completely for tne pan. Ready to bolt upto what ever you build.

Marc
If you can't laugh at yourself you can't laugh at anyone else! Because life is to short not to LAUGH

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#501995
Thats what I want. Anyone in Bris got one for sale?
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rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#502278
have two in my backyard...just need to detach them..haha

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#502279
gold coast

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#502521
*sinecure whispers out of the side of his mouth a la Rodney Rude* ...how much?

Thanks,

Mick.
A POSSE AD ESSE.

I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#502566
Maybe 50 mainly to cover the effort in removing it?

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#503005
rocknrob wrote:Maybe 50 mainly to cover the effort in removing it?
Sounds great! I'm on graveyards this week so what about next week maybe Wednesday?
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rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#503036
ok...i'll get my wellies on and get started...0404936979

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#503094
Don't catch cold 😀
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I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#503111
why not take the whole car with 7" mags for 300?

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#503524
Only need the rear end, plus my wife would kill me. 1 project at a time I've been TOLD.
A POSSE AD ESSE.

I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#503584
hopefully attack it when this rain lets up...i need a big shed!