RX-7 Rear Suspension Project

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OOPS....but 4.10 was not mine....LOL....should have been 4.1
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I was talking ring gear inch size not ratio
The taller the more torque but at high way speed it doesnt have as much ump
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I think they are 7"....about 180 mm...smaller than the H190.
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Alvin

I can't seem to find your four link in progress pix. Can you re-post? :)
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Vinnyz wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 1:13 pm Alvin

I can't seem to find your four link in progress pix. Can you re-post? :)
Absolutely. I will look for them!
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In-progress pics restored (and video!) to page 2
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Alvin wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 3:34 pm In-progress pics restored (and video!) to page 2
Thanks Alvin. Did you guys happen to make/keep any link and heim dimensional measurements/drawings for the final fitment? ( As in record any?) :wink:
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Vinnyz wrote: Tue Nov 06, 2018 1:02 am
Alvin wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 3:34 pm In-progress pics restored (and video!) to page 2
Thanks Alvin. Did you guys happen to make/keep any link and heim dimensional measurements/drawings for the final fitment? ( As in record any?) :wink:
Unfortunately none I can remember. This was ~10 years ago! I plan on removing the assembly to clean things up and make changes if necessary. I can definitely take measurements then.
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Forgot to add these pictures with the car on a lift for new tires

Year 12 with the RX-7 rear axle setup!
~57,000 miles on it.

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Lots of road grime/dust but still holding up.
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That is such a neat and effective suspension set up, I wonder if they could be sold as a kit. Obviously some cutting and welding to install, but it looks like it was made for it.
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So, why is inside of your right rear wheel so much cleaner than the left? :-)
That suspension is quite the trick and removing the leaf springs really cleans up the look. I love it!
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