Re: [AMC-List] AMC a 'Joke' - Independent Rear Suspension

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Jag rear ends are often used under hotrods in this part of the world
I recall they are pretty heavy and the inboard disk brakes are a bear to work 
on you may well have to drop the rear end to do so
Info based on hearsay from a discussion with a good jag mate in the 80's
Stu
Melbourne
Australia
Quoting francis.swygert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

> The Jag is easier to install than the 'vette IRS because of the trailing
> arms. You have to use the 'Vette arms as they support the hubs, or some
> models need two trailing arms that have to be positioned correctly and
> the correct lengths to keep geometry right. The Jag axle just uses a
> simple single trailing arm that is best replaced with a tubular four
> link type with screw-in 5/8" hole urethane bushed rod ends. Making a
> mount for the car body is relatively simple. The advantage of the 'vette
> is the transverse leaf spring is a bit easier to install than the four
> coil over shocks, or rather takes up less room.
> 
> 
> -----------------------------------
> Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:49 AM
> From: markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> I never got into the IRS end of it, Yet.
> It may well be easier to do a Jag rear then the Vette.
> On FeeBay right now in ALamaba is the perfect donor car. 1984 Flood
> Vette,
> Tuned port pulled and replaced with a Quadrabog, gutted missing
> interior,
> supposedly runs, Salvage Florida title, 16" cenetrlines, good skins, It
> was at
> like $300 yesterday with two days to go. No reserve. If it goes cheap it
> would
> be as clos eto a freee suspension as you can find. Alas, It is too far
> for me
> to try to acquire in my current condition.
> markprice242ATadelphia.net
> Morgantown, WV
> 
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