Hi there all,
I did a search and found no mention of IRS (independent rear suspension) at all, does anyone know if it has ever been put on an LH/LX Torana.
Would it be possible to put a commodore IRS system on a torana (diff, axles, cv joints etc) and have it all work properly.
I am interested to hear some different ideas and opinions on this.....
Cheers Rhubarbdude........
IRS Independent Rear Suspension on a LH Torana
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, Sep 19 2009 04:13 PM
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Posted 19 September 2009 - 04:57 PM
Anything can be done if you have enough money!
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Posted 19 September 2009 - 05:53 PM
Its been done
To a UC
Using Skyline rear cradle
Theres a thread
Keep looking
To a UC
Using Skyline rear cradle
Theres a thread
Keep looking
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 07:00 PM
is it really worth the effort? surely the time & effort could be better spent.
if you want a car with i.r.s buy a late model commodore. sam.
if you want a car with i.r.s buy a late model commodore. sam.
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 08:06 PM
yeah i wouldnt bother, live axle is way better
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 08:32 PM
The guys in the Van brigade used to graft in an IRS from an old Jag but not sure of any benefits other than the "wow" factor.....
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 08:48 PM
Last time I suggested it was not worth the effort I was burnt to the ground.
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 08:52 PM
This is a very forgiving place.... 
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 09:39 PM
Jag IRS is a shit house design, if your going to try it start with something decent.
Apart from that, dont bother
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Cheers.
Apart from that, dont bother
.Cheers.
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 11:43 PM
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 11:44 PM
found the UC thread thanks dattoman and another about IRS and an LX
Cheers
The skyline option looks really good to me.....
Cheers
The skyline option looks really good to me.....
Edited by RhubarbDude, 21 September 2009 - 11:45 PM.
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Posted 24 September 2009 - 12:05 AM
Hi
Thats alot of work and looks good but ill stick to a old live rear end.
Chears Neil
Thats alot of work and looks good but ill stick to a old live rear end.
Chears Neil
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 04:36 PM
A mate just finished putting one in a lc/lj, its easier if you cut and graft in the whole floor pan. Bit of a pain for something that probably isn't going to be that benificial unless you are driving it to the limits.
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 07:52 PM
like monster brakes on HQ brakes on a street/strip car, lol
I think brett_32i's car does see a fair bit of track action
I think brett_32i's car does see a fair bit of track action
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 08:38 PM
It cant be that much harder than a half chassis and a four link,and plenty of those have been done.
Regardless of the benefits,if it makes you smile,I say GO FOR IT!!!!
Regardless of the benefits,if it makes you smile,I say GO FOR IT!!!!
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 09:26 PM
Yes, I also fully support that notion!Regardless of the benefits,if it makes you smile,I say GO FOR IT!!!!
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