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MQ coil conversion
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 6:27 pm
by ozy1
MAte has an MQ SWB, we are looking at doing a coil conversion.
Front-
If we were to take the coil mounts off a GQ, and weld them onto the MQ chassis, will there be suitable room on the MQ diff to mount the springs,
Rear-
I see no problem with taking the rear mounts off a GQ and welding them to the MQ, and having the springs line up.
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:09 pm
by Screwy
If anyone has any info on doing this conversion i would also be interested
cheers
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 7:37 pm
by ShortyMQ
I think you'll find the MQ has a wider chassis than the GQ and narrow diffs so there won't be much room
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 8:34 pm
by ozy1
hmmm...thanks for that, when i get my car back from the DIesel mech i will look into it more, as i will be able to have the 2 together, for comparo. i will let yas know.
thsanks
Shawn
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 11:48 pm
by V8Patrol
Shorty MQ is right.... there 60mm diff from memory between the chassis rails, but I will certainly be watching this as I want to do a 5 link to mine later this year.
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 9:35 am
by Wendle
I have seen it done quite well.
Don't bother cutting the coil mounts off a GQ chassis, it would be quicker to make new stuff, and the GQ design leaves a lot to be desired..
Use TJ jeep coils for the front, the smaller diameter makes fitting them in easier, the one I have seen had rangie coils in the back, they make life simpler as they are flat at both ends. But you could use anything.
The link set-up on the one I have seen was a bit fuct, but there is lots of room to play around with, and you should be able to get it set up well.
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:40 am
by V8Patrol
spose you didnt get any PICS ?
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:05 am
by Wendle
nah, was a couple of years ago at yalwal, haven't seen the dude since...
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 2:55 pm
by ozy1
when and if it gets done, it should be 5 link fron to make it work well