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Old 10-18-2015, 09:26 AM
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Heidt's has this it maybe a little wide, it retro fit for GM A body cars from the 60's
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Heidt's has this it maybe a little wide, it retro fit for GM A body cars from the 60's
That's a nice piece reminds me of a XKE Jag rear. I would like to think an IRS could be used from another manufacturer that use's front wheel drive.
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Old 10-18-2015, 04:24 PM
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Or the rear axles , swing arms and pumpkin from a Honda CRV or a Mazda Tribute!
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Old 10-19-2015, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Cat Man HHR
I always felt the HHR needed an IRS. Would like to see how your going to do it for your project.
Maybe GM IRS parts such as Solstice/Sky (probably wouldn't need much modification) or Caddy CTS???
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Originally Posted by jeffs396
Maybe GM IRS parts such as Solstice/Sky (probably wouldn't need much modification) or Caddy CTS???
Rear track width:
HHR 58.7"
CTS 61.7"
Solstice/Sky 61.4"
Honda CR-V 62.3"
Mazda Tribute 60.2"
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Old 10-19-2015, 06:52 PM
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Two or three inches difference! Well I'll keep thinking and look'en
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Old 10-20-2015, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cat Man HHR
That's a nice piece reminds me of a XKE Jag rear. I would like to think an IRS could be used from another manufacturer that use's front wheel drive.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this project is a RWD conversion.
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Old 10-20-2015, 03:59 PM
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Yes other manufacturer that uses a front wheel drive platform with an independent rear suspension , IRS. To make it a 4X4 like the Honda mentioned or Toyota Rav 4
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Old 10-23-2015, 01:09 PM
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What about an ATS Caddy, heck you could probably use the whole drivetrain. There are very few rear wheel drive vehicles under 60" for track width, even the Vue is 61".
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The rear end I'm putting under my street rod is a Ford Explorer 8.8. 59.5 inches wide, comes with disc brakes, 3.73 gears and Trac Loc. Got to ask: do you have the tools, space, money and talent to do a swap or is this a pipe dream. really?
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