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Old 2nd October 2012, 02:14 PM
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Default front upright from what model sierra's

Can anyone confirm the donor sierra front uprights that can be used.
The reason I ask is that read somewhere that 4wd, 3 door and cosworth are not suitable.
Just want to clarify if working to book spec
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Old 2nd October 2012, 06:17 PM
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I know from my own build (I've been told...) that 4wd hubs are no good.
Geometry is wrong, possible to use them but you'd need to redesign the front wishbones.
Thats another part I still need to buy...
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Old 2nd October 2012, 06:21 PM
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Yes the geometry of the 4x4 and Cosworth front hubs is different to the normal 2WD cars.

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Old 2nd October 2012, 07:45 PM
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So does that mean any normal 3 door or 5 door is ok
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Old 2nd October 2012, 07:57 PM
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yes MK1/2 ---- 3,4,5 dr and estate.
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Old 2nd October 2012, 08:31 PM
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Thanks a lot
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