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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:29 am    Post subject: Question about using a FWD donor VW for project Reply with quote

Hello,

I have seen several people over the years take a FWD vehicle and use it as a donor for a trike. While I wasn't there for the builds they seem to work well. My question is, how would you address locking the steering? The wheels on the ones I have seen no longer turn steering wise.

Is that simply welded in place once you determine it's straight?

Just wondered.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:27 am    Post subject: Re: Question about using a FWD donor VW for project Reply with quote

depends on what vehicle is the donor I think, but I have seen a citroen 2cv with the engine/drive put in the back to make it mid engined. he welded the track rods to the suspension arms, both rods have adjusters so the toe-in can be adjusted.
http://kitcar.bb-fr.com/t6063p15-le-citrod
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:25 am    Post subject: Re: Question about using a FWD donor VW for project Reply with quote

Maybe use Fiero spindles. They are probably narrower than most FWD. so you get axles, too.
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