Tina front axle
Posted: 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?
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Posted: 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
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:36 pm
OK thanks again! 
just a thought my mechanic mentioned out of the blue today!
just a thought my mechanic mentioned out of the blue today!Posted: 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 !
Posted: 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
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
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:51 pm
what if fitting a cossie engine?
Posted: 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
A tweaked minor suspension as sold by jlh would be fine with a cosworth.
Pete