Need someone with double wishbones on 2b

[DSmith]

Hi all, 

I've got a sliding pillar 2b frame which I would like to convert into wishbones. 

I know kit spares sell the kit but its £666 and I can't warrant spending that amount of money for something that I can easily fabricate.... If I have the dimensions. 

Has anyone got the dimensions or would be willing to allow me to come and measure their front suspension?

I'm based near Stansted airport.

Thank you in advance.

Dan 

[Foz]

Hi Dan,

If you're making new wishbones you really need to copy the later versions, not the original ones supplied by RH.

The original type had incorrect geometry and gave adverse camber when cornering hard, the later design (there were several versions) corrected this.

ThanasisPolitis is the area secretary for your end of the world - it might be worth dropping him a message to see if he knows any members who can help you.

Steve

 

 

[DSmith]

That's good to know, the kit from kit spares has the two crossbars that need welding one. Is that the right thing to look for or was there a factory way of doing it ? 

[ThanasisPolitis]

Thanks for the shout Steve!

Dan, you might want to speak with Ben (07584348665) at the RetroShed he is a fabricator.

His workshop is in Rusper, Horsham, RH12

Edited November 21, 2024 by ThanasisPolitis

[Foz]

Hi Dan, yes the 2B wishbone chassis had box section cross pieces which the wishbones fitted to, but the original geometry was out and there were several ways people corrected it - usually with different top wishbones.  The kitspares design is effectively the factory way of doing it.  You'll see they also do an upgrade kit for the original wishbones.

I've managed to find this picture which shows the front chassis of the original 2B wishbone model - compare it to your's to see the differences.

The upgrade is normally to the top wishbone and it's connection to the hub.

 

Chassis2.pdf

[Foz]

Me again,

I've just had a quick search through the forum and found some posts suggesting the early sliding pillar chassis had some differences which meant you couldn't just add the standard wishbone set-up.  Have a search for sliding pillar to wishbones, there's plenty of info. but how much will help you I can't say

[Darren Knowles]

Hi dan 

mine has double wish bones im near ely (about 45 min from stanstead ) if that helps? 
cheers Darren 

[DSmith]

I'll send you a message