outrigger

mlodge · Post by **mlodge** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:18 pm

hi all i am fitting a HR front end to my FB can someone tell me which is the best model outrigger to fit with a red motor any help would be appreciated

FB MAD · Post by **FB MAD** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:10 pm

As far as I'm aware FE to EJ. EH should fit also but will be missing the two bolt holes but you won't need the two bolt holes since you are using a red anyway.

FCOV6 · Post by **FCOV6** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:14 pm

EH is best one to fit as the grey motor outriggers are to shallow as the hr crossmember is deeper in the channel if you get my drift. You can a use grey one but you will need to cut some wedge shaped pieces of steel and do a cut n shut on it so it reaches top and bottom. Easier to make one from scratch out of folded sheet i reckon.

ek61 · Post by **ek61** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:28 pm

i have a ek one fitted to my hr front end and bolts up no problems at all

FCOV6 · Post by **FCOV6** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:56 pm

ek61 wrote:i have a ek one fitted to my hr front end and bolts up no problems at all

Is the EK crossmember scalloped at all, the FC one is as i tried to use mine on the HR front but ended up just getting a change over crossmember.

Devilrod · Post by **Devilrod** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:53 pm

Mines the same as ek61's. EK outrigger on hr crossmember. Replace the hr one with the ek outrigger and it bolts up without any drama. Rares also sell a rubber kit to suit hr crossmember into earlier holdens.

ek61 · Post by **ek61** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:57 pm

its just standard ek

FCOV6 · Post by **FCOV6** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:50 am

ek61 wrote:its just standard ek

Cool, the FE/FC crossmember has about 1- 1 1/2 " scallop where the outrigger fits so when you fit it ,it doesnt reach the bottom of the member.

mlodge · Post by **mlodge** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 1:10 pm

hi all,
thanks for the reply's now I can search for what is needed.

regards Max

FB MAD · Post by **FB MAD** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:15 pm

Devilrod wrote:Mines the same as ek61's. EK outrigger on hr crossmember. Replace the hr one with the ek outrigger and it bolts up without any drama. Rares also sell a rubber kit to suit hr crossmember into earlier holdens.

Yep, if you are after the rubber kit its order number is:-

FEK4A Kit Front End Mounting Rubber FE-EK With HR X Member

mlodge · Post by **mlodge** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:26 pm

would anyone be able to tell me the best place to get hold of a EH outrigger to fit
cheers

FB MAD · Post by **FB MAD** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 4:31 pm

Try Classic Oz Wreck in Newcastle NSW , haven't got the phone number handy but it should be in yellow or white pages online.His prices however are a bit on the high side though??

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:23 pm

there's been repro ones on ebay lately failing that i can get one, would need to be paid for the hassle of pulling it off and postage and wouldn't even be able to think about pulling it off before next monday or tuesday

thropzed · Post by **thropzed** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:52 pm

Max, PM V8EK4us on this forum, he is a Darwinite and has a few modded cars, so i'm sure he would have stock outrigger!
Cheers Theo Z.......................

mlodge · Post by **mlodge** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:08 am

cheers FB Mad, ratbox, Thropzed, i will have a ring around as i am not in a big hurry just putting the feelers out.