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 retroresto
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| posted on July 7th, 2011 at 10:39 AM |
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IRS conversion to Oval floor pan issues
Hi Guys,
I've converted the gearbox from swing axle to single side plate IRS, i've mounted the trailing arm brackets etc and everything is fitted. The issue
i have is the CV joints rub on the engine mounting forks, can this be cut out and if so will it compramise the strength of the forks? Can i simply
heat them up and pound them down? whats the best plan of attack here? Anyone?
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| posted on July 7th, 2011 at 11:05 AM |
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heat & hit with your favourite FBH 
or, cut minimal amount out & shape a section to replace that hugs the CV
depends how much work you want to do, most ive seen/heard of are heat & hit jobs though
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| posted on July 7th, 2011 at 12:35 PM |
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Yup Heat and HIT, use a bar that will give you a nice shape though, Stops all the little hits that will look crappy.
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| posted on July 7th, 2011 at 12:55 PM |
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IRS conversion to Oval floor pan issues
Looks like the Hammer gets the Job! Thanks guys for your advice... I should of known, when all else fails hit it with a FBH
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| posted on July 8th, 2011 at 07:59 PM |
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I have always wondered about that especially when using 930 CVs. Thanks for the posts guys. 
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| posted on July 8th, 2011 at 09:58 PM |
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Don't forget to weld up the side of the forks once you have hit them as they will open up, rust and split. Also remember to modify your shock towers
as the IRS arms will hit on up travel and if you have stock rear brake lines on them they will get squashed.
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| posted on July 8th, 2011 at 10:07 PM |
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On ya Brad
definately cycle suspension and clearance the shock towers.
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| posted on July 8th, 2011 at 11:07 PM |
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Have i missed this one... Bugger hope not i have just finishe dpainting my whole pan... What part of the shock towers have you clearenced???
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| posted on July 11th, 2011 at 04:54 PM |
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IRS conversion to Oval floor pan issues
Good call Brad, just notices some marks on the shock mounts that were caused by the spring plate bolts hitting them. Im guessing i can just clearance
that area out with a grinder?
Also hadn't thought about the brake pipes either, thanks guys
Do you think it's neccessary to have some sort of mount/support to support the forks in the event they may be weakened by the flatter forks?
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