Date:         Sat, 12 Feb 2005 08:44:55 -0800
Reply-To:     Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
Comments: To: mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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I own an '84, and while i really like the way it
handles (original suspension, still all tight and
squeak free), i am curious about what was changed in
the front suspension for later models, as well.

Predominately, is the geometry all the same?  Or were
just different manufacturing methods used to make the
same part (typically as a cost reduction exercise)?
Unfortunately, my westy is on a road trip without me,
so i can't measure up the older style suspension...

Finally, do syncros have the same front suspension
bits as a 2wd (with the obvious exception of the front
hub area)?

Thanks,
-Damon

--- mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:

> Al, I doubt that any possible weight difference
> plays much part in the
> handling difference. I would not even assume that
> the solid steel part
> weighs less, at least not at the ball joint end
> where weight would be
> the most significant. The brake rotor, caliper,
> wheel/tire are all
> farther out from the pivot radius than any part of
> the arm is anyway.
>
> Mark

=====
'84 Westy (Sparky) w/2.3L WBX
Vancouver, BC



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