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General Category => Bodywork, Paint, Interior, Trim, & Wiring => Topic started by: RDMG on May 30, 2016, 05:04:42 PM

Title: MGB body reinforcements for IRS?
Post by: RDMG on May 30, 2016, 05:04:42 PM
Hi everyone,

I've read a lot about useful reinforcements of the MGB unibody frame when retaining rear leaf springs on a V8 conversion, but I haven't seen much discussion about reinforcements needed when using an IRS setup.  

I'm planning to use a bolt-on Hoyle IRS assembly, which uses many of the factory rear suspension mounting points.  However, I expect the stresses on the frame will be applied to different points, given the changed geometry.

Anyone out there have experienced to share?

Dave
Title: Re: MGB body reinforcements for IRS?
Post by: MGBV8 on May 31, 2016, 11:53:47 AM
Not sure any are needed. Have you read this?

http://www.britishv8.org/articles/hoyle-suspension-for-mgb.htm
Title: Re: MGB body reinforcements for IRS?
Post by: BlownMGB-V8 on June 01, 2016, 10:32:11 AM
On the Jag conversions I used a member which tied the two front spring hangers together and in the center butted up against the lip on the panel that forms the bottom of the driveshaft loop using a 1/4" thick nylon wear strip to handle thrust loads.

Jim