Re: [AMC-List] AMC a 'Joke' - Independent Rear Suspension

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Date: Friday, September 1, 2006 01:53 AM
From: amckiwi <amckiwi@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Jag rear ends are often used under hotrods in this part of the world I
recall they are pretty heavy and the inboard disk brakes are a bear to
work on you may well have to drop the rear end to do so Info based on
hearsay from a discussion with a good jag mate in the 80's 
Stu 
Melbourne Australia 

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The Jag axle is heavy, but it's not a great deal heavier than a live
axle with leaf springs. Coil springs are a bit lighter. Somewhere around
100-150 pounds heavier. But it decreases unsprung weight, which improves
handling and ride. 

Yes and no on the brake problem. The calipers and pads can be easily
changed. The pads are held in by easily removed pins. You have to climb
under, but if it's mounted like mine on a crossmember and not in the
stock Jag "cage" they are easy to get to with the car on a lift or jack
stands. As for ease it's a todd up -- jack the car up and crawl under,
but no wheels to remove. Now the rotors are a totally different story!
To change those the axle has to come out. I remove the crossmember. The
whole assembly is easier to remove and install than a live axle with
leaf springs or a four link. About the same as a 63-66 torque tube axle.
Disconnet a few things then jack the car up and slide out! 


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