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Alan D. wrote:Hello again,

My preferred option would be: A vertical rod attached to the top arm shocker position, transferring the load vertically to a bell-crank. The bell-crank would be pivoted at Hydra-gas mount (some how). The bell-crank would be a 90 degree one. which would transfer the suspension loads to a coilover mounted horizontally across the back of the subframe, with all loads being transferred into the subframe. A Midas with inboard suspension!

Hi Alan,

Scroll down the linked page http://www.potenza.cc/assets/s2dmain.html?http://www.potenza.cc/9c0fbd9a2e0b6d701/9c0fbd9a2e0b8c708.html, looks similar to what you described, though on a Mini frame.

Rich

looks good to me

manifold wrote:looks good to me

It's certainly impressive, but I don't think it would work with a rear mounting exhaust unfortunately.

Hi Rich,

Yes, that is just the sort of thing I had in mind. I just cannot work out the linkage on that example, i.e. how he transfers the suspension movement to the inboard shocker. Are there any more pictures?
I also like his treatment of the bottom arm!

I'm gathering components to make this tube bender at the moment ( http://www.gottrikes.com/Tube_Bender.htm )

I have the plans, the flat pieces of steel are now getting cut and I have now received the fancy air/hydraulic ram from the USA. So if I ever get finished doing property renovations. I should be able to tackle bottom arms like that and also, things like extending the roll cage to the screen, to try and eliminate the scuttle shake!

Alan

Z cars use this type of linkage surley (and don't call me shirley) this could be a different way around the other way

looks a lot less work than

and is more adjustable axis wise

I'm liking that Johnny, I'd love to have the wherewithall to come up with something like that.

yes its on ebay that one right now.......