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 IRS Conversion 
Swingaxle at full droop
Swingaxle at full droop
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IRS Clip. These needed additional grinding to fit. I believe they sold me the wrong ones.
IRS Clip. These needed additional grinding to fit. I believe they sold me the wrong ones.
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Approximate cut away area
Approximate cut away area
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Left side cut away. The clip needs to fit just inside the housing
Left side cut away. The clip needs to fit just inside the housing
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Clip placement jig. I used another IRS pan to create this.
Clip placement jig. I used another IRS pan to create this.
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Trailing arm mounted. Notice the battery box had to be cut away in order to weld in the clip. I didn't want to remove the body.
Trailing arm mounted. Notice the battery box had to be cut away in order to weld in the clip. I didn't want to remove the body.
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Both sides welded in place
Both sides welded in place
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Gusset Template
Gusset Template
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.37
.37" gusset in place. The lower portion of the shock to be cut away for additional upward clearance.
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Torsion tensioner. Crude, but effective.
Torsion tensioner. Crude, but effective.
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The results were a wider stance and much better cornering ability. The torsion rods need more adjustment before the motor goes back in.
The results were a wider stance and much better cornering ability. The torsion rods need more adjustment before the motor goes back in.
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IRS Transmission in.
IRS Transmission in.
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Right side jig
Right side jig
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right and left jigs
right and left jigs
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Both fitting jigs in place
Both fitting jigs in place
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