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04-23-2012 07:11 AM #1
Mycoola,
We don't see many of the Mitsus over here, and I never cared for the Mustang II suspension. My solution has been to use the IFS (and IRS) from 1990s Lexus SC and LS as well as Toyota Supra models that are available in much of the world. The ones I have used are from the JDM market and cost only about $500 complete in the US. They have the 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern, but require a high offset wheel. Width with stock wheels is about 70" outside tire bulge to outside.
Stock, the front suspension is too wide for most of the 1930s cars. The first one I use was for a 1936 Nash, which is about 4" wider than the Dodge. Since I had to make the frame, I just made the stock front suspension a complete bolt-it.
My current project is the 36 Dodge coupe. For the Dodge, I had to narrow the width by 4.75" which meant fabricating a cross member. Found a Corvette rack with the right width. Big welding project!! I retained the front frame rails, but in retrospect, it would have been easier to fabricate new front frame and graft it on.
BTW, I have 2 RHD racks for these suspensions!! No call for them in the US! LHD Lexus racks bolt right in.
Pics of the Nash and Dodge below.
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