Laurence Wilson Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 … live axle / graduate roll bar equipped front suspension and a DeDion equipped car's front suspension? Would I be correct in assuming the upper wishbone is still different, despite no longer being formed in part by the roll bar as on older / standard live axle cars? How about the chassis? Are the pickup points different, or could you conceivably fit wide track suspension to a Graduate car that has the full upper wishbones. I've searched the archives several times before and asked questions in related topics; I've always received an answer that has satisfied my curiosity for a brief while but I still don't think I've got the complete picture ! Which means despite well intentioned replies to my queries I'm still confused Peardrop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 A De-Dion upper wishbone is a single piece which you can 'replicate' on a Live car by adding the addition top link and different ARB. The lower wishbone is also different in that the front mounting point is via a bolt in shear and on a Live car it hangs off of a lug welded to the chassis with a smaller bolt holding it in place, but in tension. They are not interchangable wishbones! How to go about converting - don't know. I think it would almost certainly require chassis mods and practically all new front end parts - the upright won't fit the spherical bearing and the taper for the top link is different also ( I think) Phil Waters You mean you can drive these? I thought it was just there to polish 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 you could always ring arch and ask them to price up changing the chassis for you. the dedion wishbones prices can be supplied by caterham. actually, just ask bruce at arch what the differences are. HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Wilson Posted October 29, 2002 Author Share Posted October 29, 2002 Thanks, Phil. That’s answered a question that's been bothering me for ages . I suspected half of what you said - I just haven’t been able to find a straight answer anywhere 😳! Hoopy, cost is irrelevant as I was simply considering future options. Like I've said before, I've not even sat in a stationary Seven and am a long way from owning one 😬. Peardrop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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