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Metro vs Mini radius arms

PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 3:47 pm
by manifold
Dear all,

Does anyone have the dimensional differences between a metro and a mini radius arm?

Thinking of using some tubular arms on a fabricated rear subframe (quarter the weight) and wondered what they were. I dont have a mini arm to compare.

Cheers,

David

Re: Metro vs Mini radius arms

PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 5:46 pm
by Stuart
You'd need to extend the outer pivot point to outside the line of the car,or cut part of the new radius arm away in that area and use a metro pivot shaft. I don't think your wheels would clear the arm without some serious wheel spacers and you'd probably have to have another custom stub-axle damper mount made up.

I'll get you some photos so you can see the difference if you'd like? let me know. :)

Re: Metro vs Mini radius arms

PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:28 pm
by manifold
that would be great stuart if you could.

thinking of having some (rose jointed ones) made up, but if I am making a beam I can put the hangers where I want.

More pics the better and good for reference on the forum.

Cheers,

David