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Distance between wheels
« on: April 13, 2008, 19:50:52 »
Hi,
Can anyone tell me the distance between the front and back wheels from the centre fo the hubs on a vitara,
not sure if i have mounted my new sammi axle too far forward.
Cheers,
Chris.
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Re: Distance between wheels
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2008, 21:58:30 »
Chris vitara/x-90 have a wheel bases of 86"

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Re: Distance between wheels
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2008, 22:00:25 »
It won't actually metter if you have Chris, it'll help with approach angle anyway!!!
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Re: Distance between wheels
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2008, 22:27:42 »
It will alter the steering geometry though.
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Re: Distance between wheels
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2008, 22:52:14 »
Quote from: glaggs on April 13, 2008, 22:27:42
It will alter the steering geometry though.
What, and you don't think putting an entirely different axle and springs on hasn't already done that...LOL!!
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Re: Distance between wheels
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2008, 01:40:33 »


 i moved my front axel 2" forward on my sammy and it rides nicer
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Re: Distance between wheels
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2008, 17:40:55 »
Cheers All,

Bloke i know is breaking a Hi Lux so i might be chasing him for his axles soon, any advice on fitting them is mich appreciated.

Thanks

Chris
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