How to fit a Torana frontend (LH, LX, UC)
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A HR crossmember can be raised up into the car by
fitting EK/FB chassis mounts to the crossmember.
Take a look at the EK/FB ones, they sit flat on the crossmember.
Then look at th HR ones, they are about 60mm higher.
The forward facing tongue will have to be reshaped,
The tops of the shockers will poke into the engine bay,
But it can be done.
Cheers
Jeff
fitting EK/FB chassis mounts to the crossmember.
Take a look at the EK/FB ones, they sit flat on the crossmember.
Then look at th HR ones, they are about 60mm higher.
The forward facing tongue will have to be reshaped,
The tops of the shockers will poke into the engine bay,
But it can be done.
Cheers
Jeff
it has been done a number of timesTHOMMO wrote:A HR crossmember can be raised up into the car by
fitting EK/FB chassis mounts to the crossmember.
Take a look at the EK/FB ones, they sit flat on the crossmember.
Then look at th HR ones, they are about 60mm higher.
The forward facing tongue will have to be reshaped,
The tops of the shockers will poke into the engine bay,
But it can be done.
Cheers
Jeff
I've seen those pics of the one you are referring to Mick either on here or the FE/FC forum?? a few years ago but now can't find the pics of it .ratbox wrote:THOMMO wrote:A HR crossmember can be raised up into the car by
fitting EK/FB chassis mounts to the crossmember.
Take a look at the EK/FB ones, they sit flat on the crossmember.
Then look at th HR ones, they are about 60mm higher.
The forward facing tongue will have to be reshaped,
The tops of the shockers will poke into the engine bay,
But it can be done.
Cheers
Jeff
it has been done a number of times
I can't think what to write here so this will do.
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Re: How to fit a Torana frontend (LH, LX, UC)
Hi Iam thinking of putting the torana frontend in the ek can you please tell me what stubs and discs did you use , if the torana stubs and discs are retained is the width the same as the ek frontend , I havent got a frontend yet so I havent done any messurements , what do you think , is the torana front end better than the hr or about the same , thankyou regards Peter.
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Re: How to fit a Torana frontend (LH, LX, UC)
much better and has rack and pinion..
i think the track is smaller...
i,m going hq stubs as well and disks with wb callipers...
i think the track is smaller...
i,m going hq stubs as well and disks with wb callipers...
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Re: How to fit a Torana frontend (LH, LX, UC)
My van had an LH front end with HQ stubs and disks and extended upper control arms to compensate for the difference in king pin inclination but I've changed it to UC f/e with stubtech dropped spindles and standard height V8 springs with HQ disks. The UC f/e has better geometry, direct mount rack and lighter steering afaik. mine already had the LH front fitted but it looks like a fair bit more work than fitting a HR front but it handles better than an FJ ute I had with a HR front and Hadfield rack. the FJ had a terrible turning circle but really light steering.
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Re: How to fit a Torana frontend (LH, LX, UC)
Hi guys about to tackle a LX front end conversion and a V6 im after the ek mounts as used here as my car currently has a hr front so if anyone has the mounts of a stuffed fb-ek front end give me a pm please ..
ooh and any other V6 conversion goodies ,,
Thanks David
ooh and any other V6 conversion goodies ,,
Thanks David
Re: How to fit a Torana frontend (LH, LX, UC)
Thanks foe posting the how to pics, much appreciated, cheers, Nick.
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