I have a 1959 Hillman Husky. It shares the same floor design and set up as the Alpine. I understand these crossmembers will interchange but want something different. I want to know if anyone has used an MGB crossmember in an Alpine or Tiger? I have heard but not seen this to be true.Does anyone know the bolt pattern of the Alpine/Tiger crossmember as I have access to an MGB? Any help would do.
Doug, i have both rubber bumper & chrome bumper MGB cross members in my garage... I can give you the bolt pattern for where they bolt to the frame rails & the hole diameters; what else do you want to know?
That is what I really need. Would the two be different? I guess then I would like to know both rubber and chrome. Big thanks!
The way they bolt to the frame rails is the same. The difference will be the "height" of the cross member -- the rubber bumper one being about 1" taller & where/how the steering rack bolts to it. I'll take some pics of the differences & include that info too. It'll be tonight sometime when i post the info.
I haven't been able to take any pictures to show the difference between a rubber bumper & chrome bumper cross member, but here are the measurements for how they bolt to the frame rail which is the same for both...
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Rob,
A million thank yous! I taped some paper and traced your phot and will see how similar it is and if it could be made to work. I hear good things about the MGB's strength and even though those Knee shocks don't appeal to me now they can be improved at a later date. This is exciting as I have some numbers to work with now.
Thanks again,
Doug
Doug,
If you can use the MGB crossmember, you might want to consider the Fast Cars replacement. It's a bolt-on replacement for the stock unit, but gives a vast improvement in handling. http://www.fastcarsinc.com
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!! But I am afraid of what it might cost...I need both arms and both legs!
Doug
That's pretty hot. It isn't cheap but it might be worth it... (clip from website)
Price of the suspension is $3825. Comes complete as shown plus stainless steel brake lines. Also available is an extra cost option for 302 Ford installations, which includes engine mounts and rear transmission mount.
I suppose it depends on the application. It seems it would make the car safer to operate though. For those of you that know: Are those fabricated spindles or do they look like that?
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Yes.
There's also more info here:
http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/MGB-Front-Suspension-Upgrade.htm
http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/2007-TechSession2.htm
Oh boy! I just learned that my wonderful idea may not work. I think I need to look for a plan B. I am probably going to look into one of those aftermarket Mustang II crossmembers as much as I would like something else. I really thank you for your help and I might see if some fancy fabbing could be done yet.
Doug
Doug,
You didn't mention why your idea might not work--something about the B measurements?
Have you seen the MGR V8 crossmember for sale on the classified page of this website?
Kris