Rear end swap into Rx2

sen2two · 08-07-2010, 06:08 PM

Lucky enough, the Rx2's came with a pretty decent 4-link with pan hard set up from factory. I plan on using the stock pan hard location on the body. And the stock mounting points for the 4 link on the body also.

Setting the height is whats bothering me. I will have the adjustable points on the brackets welded to the rear.

ducktape · 08-07-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sen2two

Setting the height is whats bothering me. I will have the adjustable points on the brackets welded to the rear.

Maybe I don't understand. Wouldn't the height be a product of the length of the spring? Yes, with a larger diameter tube of the 8.8 you gain probably 3/4" ride height...

sen2two · 08-08-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ducktape

Maybe I don't understand. Wouldn't the height be a product of the length of the spring? Yes, with a larger diameter tube of the 8.8 you gain probably 3/4" ride height...

Not really. I will not be using the stock spring location or the stock suspension. I will be using coilovers similar to the ones in the picture. Also mounted pretty similar. By welding a piece of tubing to the frame rails and having adjustable mounts for the lower part of the coilovers.

08-07-2010, 06:08 PM	#1
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	Lucky enough, the Rx2's came with a pretty decent 4-link with pan hard set up from factory. I plan on using the stock pan hard location on the body. And the stock mounting points for the 4 link on the body also. Setting the height is whats bothering me. I will have the adjustable points on the brackets welded to the rear. __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2