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Old 08-23-2003, 10:33 AM
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Default Rear upper strut Q

Has anyone fabricated a rear upper strut,like the one found on C4s?
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Old 08-23-2003, 12:42 PM
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Default Re: Rear upper strut Q (BB wowbagger)

I believe you are refering to a 6 link suspension and yes I have a upper strut rod. MY lower strut rod was moved lower on the inside to be parallel with the 1/2 shaft and a new upper strut rod was added , once again paralled to the 1/2 shaft. Also the clips on the yokes were removed, the yokes shortened and now the 1/2 shafts are free to move in a out with the movement of the wheel.
The wheel goes straight up and down instead of moving in an arc.
Old 08-23-2003, 01:30 PM
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Default Re: Rear upper strut Q (norvalwilhelm)

the "upper" strut in C4's is not really an upper strut as in Norval's 6 lin, The C4 strut is on the same height as the 1/2 shafts and it controls toe because the dog bones hinge on either sides and give no toe control like our trailing arm (our trailing arm also gives that not so nice toe change w/ suspension travel because of this)

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