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 crazyfiggi
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| posted on January 17th, 2007 at 07:20 PM |
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Crossmember material?
Hi everyone, Im about to make a crossmember to fit a subaru ej22 into a 85 caravelle van. What type of material have other people used to make their
ones? I have a heap of 35x35x3mm SHS i could use. Just curious as to what everyone else uses.
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 helbus
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| posted on January 17th, 2007 at 09:34 PM |
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25 x 25 SHS, less than 3.0mm, maybe 2.5
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| posted on January 19th, 2007 at 09:43 AM |
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i used 50x50x2.5 gal because i had it lying around. not heavy and i KNOW its strong enough
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| posted on January 19th, 2007 at 10:39 AM |
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25 x 25 i think, i welded mine using similar size square bar to the factory crossmember,
if it is engineered correctly it shouldn't need the largest size square bar in my opinion, as long as welds are good and it is sturdy,
hope it helps mate
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crazyfiggi
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| posted on January 19th, 2007 at 12:37 PM |
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Thanks everyone, seems like the stuff i have will be fine.
Alex.
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| posted on January 23rd, 2007 at 07:27 AM |
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50x25x3mm with gussets at each join
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| posted on February 20th, 2007 at 11:28 AM |
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I'm keen on a EJ22 coversion for my 90 Caravelle. I would love to see some pics and get more info about problems/pitfalls with this. My Caravelle is
an auto. Does this cause any problems? How easy was the conversion?
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| posted on February 23rd, 2007 at 05:03 PM |
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posted by Vanders
I'm keen on a EJ22 coversion for my 90 Caravelle. I would love to see some pics and get more info about problems/pitfalls with this. My Caravelle is
an auto. Does this cause any problems? How easy was the conversion?
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make a post on the subject dude and you might get more help,
better yet just search back at previous posts in "non vee duv conversions" as there is S**tloads on the subject hey
kevo
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| posted on February 23rd, 2007 at 08:12 PM |
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I have an EG33 in my Transporter and I used 50mm heavy wall box.... A bit OTT, but is what I had in stock..... Its the typical under engine carrier
deal, using the OEM Subi engine mounts.... but with a top mount over the bellhousing which is tied into a underfloor support frame.... Kinda works
like the OEM subi pitch mount.... Well I hope it will.... If I ever get it finished!
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