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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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hi guys iam in the process of converting my p100 to cossie power iam haveing a bit of a prob trying to fit cossie rear beam onto it has anyone done this and have any pics of the fab work for mounting springs and shockers ect thanks
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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why are you changing it?
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyshad1
why are you changing it?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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when i got pick up the spring hangers were ut of and axle not there
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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P100 had a live axle, Sierra's have a diff and trailing arms.
You would have to fabricate new mountings to fit the beam, I would look at fabricating a cage to hold the diff and wishbones, have a look at the Cris Gibbs book "How to build a sports car on a budget" it has all the dimensions for the diff, wishbones and hub carriers.
It looks a lot of work but will be less bulky than trying to retro fit the diff carrier and weighs a load less.
Other option would be to upgrade the internals of a P100 axle add trailing links and panhard rod (or Watts linkage) like the escort rally boys do. Most bits available from Rally Design.
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