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jambo - 3/12/08 at 10:58 PM

just want to check this before i rivet up the bodytub.
how plumb(in line) should the two rod eyes be on the top and bottom bones.
the bottom bones are not handed but the top are.
i have tried the top bone on what i think is the right way but the eyes are 25mm out of line,so tried other side the other way and they are more in line but 15mm the other way out of line.

[Edited on 3/12/08 by jambo] Rescued attachment front bones pic1.jpg
Rescued attachment front bones pic1.jpg


jambo - 3/12/08 at 10:59 PM

2nd pic of other side with top one on what i believe the wrong way,although nearer inline just 15mm out. Rescued attachment front bones pic2.jpg
Rescued attachment front bones pic2.jpg


tootall - 3/12/08 at 11:02 PM

on the mk they use sierra up rights and they are set back 25 mm to give right KPI of about 5 deg so would think your fist pic is wright


maximill666 - 3/12/08 at 11:20 PM

Correct way shown in the first pic

Regards,
Lee.


MikeR - 3/12/08 at 11:44 PM

Top wishbone should be closer to the rear of the car - this makes the steering do all sorts of nice things. Which ever way gives you the most offset (ie closest to rear of car) is right.


GeorgeM - 4/12/08 at 12:30 AM

think you will find lower bone is upside down


Gergely - 4/12/08 at 05:52 AM

The top ones are fine, the lower ones should be swapped left to right I believe. We had exactly the same thing. Put the lower wishbones on so that the circlip is on the bottom and the pushroud mount as well (correct on your pic) and make sure that the pushrod itself is as straight when compared to the pivot linkage as possible. This will probably mean in your case that you need a left-right swap.
Gergely


marc n - 4/12/08 at 06:49 AM

hi jamie

first pic is correct

best regards

marc