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5 lug Conversion, What would you do? |
jesiv |
Aug 24 2008, 01:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California |
Ok I am starting to play. So I purchased the complete suspension from a drilled 5 lug conversion (complete front including rack and rear trailing arms with drilled 5 lug hub). My plan was to buy a sway bar, tubro tie rods, koni adjustable and then replace entire front suspension. I thought I was clear on what I was going to do.
Today I found a great deal on a freshly rebuilt 72 911 front suspension with 911 sway bar and torsion bars. It is a complete suspension minus steering rack and tie rods. So I am thinking I should install the 911 stuff. Or should I mix and match parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The 911 brakes sure look nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Also would you get 15 or 16 fuchs? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Regards, James |
SirAndy |
Aug 25 2008, 01:01 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,813 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I went and got a complete 911 frontend from a '84 Carrera ...
Crossmember, A-Arms, Underbody Swaybar, Struts & Shocks, Hubs, Rotors, Calipers ... The whole Shebang complete and together, direct bolt-in. No need to worry about mis-matching parts plus you get the 3.5" caliper spacing which makes for easier brake upgrades down the road. I ran with the 911 underbody swaybar for a few weeks and they work great. I went to a through body bar later for adjustability, but for a street car, the underbody bar works just fine. I also like the slightly heavier torsion bars on the 911 A-Arms. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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