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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JRust |
Jun 23 2014, 01:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So are you saying you bought 7" fronts & the 8" rears? No way in hell you are fitting 16x8" fuchs on the back on a narrow body car. 7's will work on all 4 corners but typically require pulling the rears. All depends on your car & what size tire you run. I ran 7x16 fuchs all around with just the lips rolled. Had 215/45/16 tires.
If you have 4 7x16" Fuchs you shouldn't need an inch in back. That only makes sense if you have the 8's. In which case I will gladly send you some 7's for your 8's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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