Tina front axle

Post by **FrankM83** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:21 pm

What do you think about fitting a Cortina front axle to eliminate swivel pins and have a better suspension?

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:35 pm

Pants.... you would have to heavily modify the front inner wings to take the loads which they are not designed for

Post by **FrankM83** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:36 pm

OK thanks again!

just a thought my mechanic mentioned out of the blue today!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:35 pm

If you want a Cortina front axle - buy a Cortina! My memories of my Company Cortina are - it was a truly hateful thing !

Post by **plastic_orange** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:48 pm

I've seen a Minor with a MK 4 front end. It was a bit wider than the Minor, but was part of a full chassis and V8 conversion.
There are other options for a full front clip, but unless you are going for something big engine wise, I wouldn't bother. JLH manages fine with Minor related suspension. I've never had any trunnion or swivel pin problems as I make sure they are regularly greased.

Pete

Post by **FrankM83** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:51 pm

what if fitting a cossie engine?

Post by **plastic_orange** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:42 pm

Still wouldn't bother. You could of course make your own front suspension using cortina components - like the locost folk.
A tweaked minor suspension as sold by jlh would be fine with a cosworth.

Pete