Chris,
I did the upgrade but stayed with the shorter axles. With two different
sets of 5.5" wheels (one offset an extra inch outward) I have not had
any clearance problems. With the negative camber attained by the longer
axles, I can't see how using them would add to clearance problems,
unless the extra negative camber causes the tires to rub on the inside
of the fender wells. Mine, of course, is a '63.
Chris Prugh wrote:
>
> Hey kids,
>
> I'd be careful here....I seem to remember a buddies 68 had quite the
>clearance problem after completing the swing spring swap. Seem to recall he
>had to stay with the narrower rims/tires. Maybe others who have first hand
>knowledge of this swap can clarify.
>
> Chris Prugh
> 72 Spitfar
> Morgan Hill, CA
> prubrew@ix.netcom.com
> Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club
> Publicity Director/Editor
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew Mace [SMTP:amace@unix2.nysed.gov]
> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 1998 11:28 AM
> To: NA Campiglia
> Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Changing 67' Rear end
>
> On Sun, 2 Aug 1998, NA Campiglia wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> > My question today is:
> > If I have all the components available, is it wise to change the narrow
> > track rear end of the 67' with the wider track of the 76'. I DO have all
> > the components on hand.
>
> I think you'd derive about 95% percent of the "benefits" by simply using
> the swing-spring coupled with the fatter front sway bar (and at least
> 4.5" wheels, assuming you still have the original 3.5" ones for the '67).
>
> The simpler conversion is more like an easy afternoon. The "compleat"
> conversion, with axles, radius arms and their pivots, differential,
> swapping yokes on your driveshaft to mate with the larger input flange on
> a newer diff., etc., etc., is more like a serious weekend plus.
>
> My $.02...
>
> --Andy
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