Phil
Yes, the welding and reinforcement of the crossmember can be done by
anyone with some fabrication and welding skills, as long there are
directions available to that person. Tom Hall at STOA in California wrote
up the Tech article for the crossmember but I dont know if that information
is online anywhere now and you definitely need that article on hand.
You also need the Shop Manual on hand to check the dimensions of the
upper and lower A arms. You need to see if they are twisted any and to make
sure the fulcrum pin and bushing mounts are aligned OK.
I would also suggest you inspect the rear spring mounts at this time
for any cracks or weakness.
http://66.175.58.218/tech/Rear_Spring_Mount_Tip.pdf also written by Tom
Hall.
I personally think the stock spring rate is fine for street and fun
driving. I also think the stock brakes with metallic pads are fine for
street driving. I did install Dale's vented rotors which I believe is a
very good upgrade. This is one of those areas where you have to determine
the level of performance and comfortable driving that fits your needs.
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of PHILLIP SILK
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 1:54 PM
To: tigerlat70@comcast.net; tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Front suspension project
Let me try this again...
I am about to start diving into rebuilding my front suspension; it needs
everything. Before I jump off into the abyss, I want to ask for any
input/ideas/suggestions/horror stories the list might provide. I have read
about every article and post I can find on the topic, but I am sure there is
something I have missed...
So, a few general questions:
Has anyone made available yet a bolt-in aftermarket crossmember/front
suspension? I remember hearing it discussed with plans for engineering a
kit, but I don't know where it ended up.
Can the welding/reinforcing modifications to the crossmember be done by most
competent fabrication shops with the directions, or does anyone now of a
shop that has done it before in the Atlanta area? or, for that matter, does
anyone have one that has already been done for sale?
Lastly, I would love to hear some suggestions on spring rates and brakes. I
am pretty sure I'll buy Dale's stuff, but which ones? I plan on just fun
street use, no racing, and am using 14'' Panasports.
Thanks in advance.
Phillip
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