Dogsbody47uk Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Has anyone any experience or advice on fitting the later Spitfire, longer driveshafts to a 13/60? The drive flanges are not a problem, but what needs to be done about the radius arms? . Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 And the hand brake cable needs to be longer ;)And you will have trouble fitting 5.5j wheels I belive (happy to be corrected on that)Why do you want to fit them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Don't.More hassle than its worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 short shafts with dunlop hubcap 5.5j wheels =max you can really go. Simple and looks great. Only fly in th eointment is finding the wheels. I think Dave should post a pic of his to make the point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 The first version of the Silverback, originally a 13/60 estate, was long rear half shafts. The result was a rear camber of more than three degrees negative (sloping in at the top) Made it look like a cartoon car in go-faster mood, and did not improve performance. See pic.The excessive camber was relieved by fitting a swing spring, which is what the longer shafts were designed to work with. So more work and sourcing if you want to go that way.JOhn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks for your comments. It sounds like more trouble than it's worth! Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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