Has anyone in the US done this swing arm mod? |
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Has anyone in the US done this swing arm mod? |
Downerman |
Jun 22 2014, 10:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 23-April 09 From: Monterey County, California Member No.: 10,296 Region Association: None |
This was done by a gentlemen in Finland and posted here a couple of months ago. I find myself in a bit of a pickle as I read here that many guys had used the 944 Fuchs front the front (7" because 8" were on the back of 944's)) and had them on standard 914 (5 lugs of course) with no rub issues. So I bought them, restored them and mounted some pilot's (205/55/ZR16)'s to be exact. Ok, dumb me...I admit. Well, on the rear, I'm about 1" off and no-where to go and this solution looks awesome. Was wondering if there was any mods to the axles as well (I'm running turbo axles and CV's) as this is a renegade. ANYONE done this here in the states? Anyone capable or would want to take this on? Welding for me is marginal at best and to keep it aligned right has me worried. Thinking a machine shop (a professional) would be the best.
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brant |
Jun 22 2014, 01:24 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,635 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
6inch Fuchs (or cookies) fit stock cars. 7x15 fit pulled fenders.
You might be able to use your wheels with 185 tires. It's somewhat irresponsible for people to blanket clIm that 7's fit as I often see posted 7's can sometimes work with pulling but not always and I believe pulling is involved I have two cars with 7's but the hammer beating was extensive on oth Sell your 7's and buy some 6's. You can likely keep your tires that way |
Downerman |
Jun 22 2014, 02:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 23-April 09 From: Monterey County, California Member No.: 10,296 Region Association: None |
Hey thanks for the info guys...... I just send a message to Mr. Johnson to see what he did. I really want more meat with a stock appearence. We shall see.
Dave |
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