Regarding the shortening of Jaguar (e.g. XJS Type) drive shafts and wishbones - does anyone know the actual reduction in length from the original to the Hawk 289 FIA specification? I know it's not as narrow as the E-Type, but certainly shorter than standard XJS.
James
Jaguar IRS Modifications
Re: Jaguar IRS Modifications
I would try Wards as they create most of theJag assemblies for Hawk.
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Re: Jaguar IRS Modifications
Ed at Wards has the jigs to shorten the drive shafts and lower wishbone.
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Re: Jaguar IRS Modifications
Thanks, I already have details of Ed.
Just wanted to know if anyone on the forum knows the actual reduction in length? I have the chance of bespoke tubular half-shafts, made to a specific length, all balanced etc. Ready to accept Jaguar ends.
I did not want to be cheeky and ask Ed.
James
Just wanted to know if anyone on the forum knows the actual reduction in length? I have the chance of bespoke tubular half-shafts, made to a specific length, all balanced etc. Ready to accept Jaguar ends.
I did not want to be cheeky and ask Ed.
James
Re: Jaguar IRS Modifications
It depends on exactly what dimension you need. Several members have Jag rear suspension including myself. Obviously I’m not keen on dismantling anything but I can get out a tape measure if I know exactly where to measure to.
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Re: Jaguar IRS Modifications
Hi Peter,
Might be hard to measure in car but:
Drive shaft: hardy spicer centre to hardy spicer centre
Wishbone: inner fulcrum centre to outer fulcrum centre
Thanks
James
Might be hard to measure in car but:
Drive shaft: hardy spicer centre to hardy spicer centre
Wishbone: inner fulcrum centre to outer fulcrum centre
Thanks
James