172 suspension on DCI

[Martin_172]

guys am I right in thinking the hubs use the same ball joint so I can run 172 hubs, discs, callipers and suspension without going widetrack with lower arms etc?

my 80 is currently on apex -60mm and its too stiff for doing miles so looking to stick a fresh set of 172 dampers all round with my spare trophy springs

 

[Dr HMS Derv Destroyer]

You'll have to measure the ball joint holes on both hubs.
Never tried It, but would be good to know for future cars , so that I can run standard track but better brake and suspension

 

[GrahamS]

The additional parts to go wide track would set you back no more that £50 on top of that so you may as well! It only takes a few hours to do

 

[Dan@SJM]

The driveshafts are different.

 

[Martin_172]

The additional parts to go wide track would set you back no more that £50 on top of that so you may as well! It only takes a few hours to do

The car has brand new bottom arms and arb drop links so no need to go changing them just yet just need a better suspension setup.

 

[ParisPeach]

AlexW changed his subframe and driveshafts to run sport suspensoin iirc.

 

[Martin_172]

The driveshafts are different.

In what way length or teeth?

 

[Dan@SJM]

Both.

 

[AlexW]

@AlexW changed his subframe and driveshafts to run sport suspensoin iirc.

I went full widetrack.

In what way length or teeth?

Outer CV is a lot different between the two I believe. I might look tonight if I remember, still have the non sport stuff kicking about.

 

[Martin_172]

there goes that idea then