|
| junior |
|
||
|
I was reading an earlier post on AU front suspension into EF where macxr8 mentioned fitting AU IRS into EF/EL. This is a conversion that I have been considering for some time but haven't had the opportunity to get an AU and EF together to do some measuring. I know that the IRS subframe bolts into the same mountings as the beam axle on AU, would it also bolt into the beam axle mountings on EF, assuming that the EF and AU floorpans are similar? macxr8, if it is possible could you outline what was involved? Please.
|
||
| Top | |
||
| macxr8 |
|
||
Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
Have a look here http://www.trueblueford.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=2207
_________________ RIP |
||
| Top | |
||
| junior |
|
||
|
Thanks for that. Overall, it doesn't look to be too difficult. Photos are a bit blurry but I get the idea. It looks like the rear subframe mounting brackets were the hardest part. You talk about using the watts linkage panelling instead of cutting off the ends - I'm not sure what you mean?
Once again though, thanks for the info. |
||
| Top | |
||
| macxr8 |
|
||
Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
you need to remove the watts link paneling and reweld in the IRS one
_________________ RIP |
||
| Top | |
||
| dsheps83 |
|
|||
|
would it even be worth changing it over to irs?
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| lovxr6 |
|
||
|
Hi any idea on full cost thanks
|
||
| Top | |
||
| xpression |
|
|||
|
lovxr6 wrote: Hi any idea on full cost thanks
cost is so dependant on so many factors including but not limited to A) New Or Used Parts B) Your Mechanical Ability |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| Slabz |
|
|||
|
personally i prefer live axel over IRS although phat camber on the back does look nice
_________________ EBII 4.0L GLi | T5 | 3.27 Spool | POD | KKK K27 Turbo | 600x300x76 FMIC | 40mm Wastegate (dead) | RPD Stg1 Cam | B&M Launch Control | Thermos | 3" Dump | Twin 2.25" Zorst | 197kw@3500rpm, 7psi LEAN!
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| smoke_ |
|
|||
|
hey macxr8, does your car launch alot harder than it used to, or is it pretty much the same?
_________________ NEW RIDE - FPV FG F6 6spd Auto. 12.26@114MPH, 1.88 60FT on Cheapy Tyres with 38PSI - Stock except K&N filter! |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| macxr8 |
|
||
Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
it launchs harder, but is hard to put down to the IRS or the VCT engine
_________________ RIP |
||
| Top | |
||
| Soulfire |
|
|||
|
i thought live rear axle was better for straight line/takeoff.
|
|||
| Top | |
|||
| Mhgill |
|
||
|
IRS is way worse for Launching!
That's why datto's struggle! When the a*** end sqatts the tyres roll on their sides! not good for takeoff!
_________________ EL Fairmont Ghia 5.0 |
||
| Top | |
||
| macxr8 |
|
||
Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
Low profile tyres help, and going up 2 sizes in rims also help. I wasn't really interested in launching, was after better handling which I have acheived. Car is much more stable over bumpy surfaces, on smooth surfaces there would be SFA in it. Also going from a single spinner to LSD has also helped
_________________ RIP |
||
| Top | |
||
| Shen Long |
|
|||
Age: 49 Posts: 391 Joined: 22nd Aug 2008 Ride: 2002 AUII Fairlane Sportsman V8 Location: Roxby Downs |
macxr8 wrote: Have a look here http://www.trueblueford.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=2207 I cant seem to get the TrueBlue Ford website to come up.... is it still working???? any other links to the AU front/rear suspension into an E Series vehicle???? |
|||
| Top | |
|||
| macxr8 |
|
||
Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
tbf has closed down for now
_________________ RIP |
||
| Top | |
||
| Who is online |
|---|
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 121 guests |
1x confused Falcon..EL Falcon with full AU running gear...VCT, 5 speed, IRS, AUII front suspension, brakes, and steering RIP
