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Title: Older Vx suspension (Chevette etc)
Post by: philhoward on 06 July 2008, 21:21:40

One for the Vauxhall die-hards here...

My playthings (Reliant Scimitar SS1) use Chevette-based  front suspension - the old double wishbone type - with an alternative shocker mount welded on (inboard horizontal).  Were there two "sizes" used on the Chevette?  I suspect that there was a slight difference between that and the Manta/Cav Mk1 setup in terms of balljoint size, but are the interchangeable to any degree?

I think they changed the wheel bearing size after the first year or so - true?  Were there any other changes during the production run?

Title: Re: Older Vx suspension (Chevette etc)
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 July 2008, 21:35:40

Dont know for sure, bet man father would.....

I do know that on the rally cars you used to weld a front suspension setup to the rear.....and fit the 2.3!

Title: Re: Older Vx suspension (Chevette etc)
Post by: Olympia5776 on 06 July 2008, 22:47:11

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One for the Vauxhall die-hards here...

My playthings (Reliant Scimitar SS1) use Chevette-based  front suspension - the old double wishbone type - with an alternative shocker mount welded on (inboard horizontal).  Were there two "sizes" used on the Chevette?  I suspect that there was a slight difference between that and the Manta/Cav Mk1 setup in terms of balljoint size, but are the interchangeable to any degree?

I think they changed the wheel bearing size after the first year or so - true?  Were there any other changes during the production run?

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Phil, The chevette wheel bearing was the same as the Manta A series,I had several.
I'm not quite sure what it is you're looking for is it the wishbones or balljoints?
Either register on http://www.vxopel.com/
or let me know and we'll get an answer for you.
Don