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Hello,
I´ve recently purchased a new chassis for my ´83 4/4 4str CVH.
The new one is in need for some adjustment works as is for an older version of the 4str (which I knew before): The front bracket for the leaf springs is welded on the top of the crossmember, which is assembled 4cms backwards compared to the old one. On the CVH it´s welded vertically to the crossmember. Leaf´s rear hanger is supposed to be mounted lower compared to the original chassis.
Will this design work for my CVH or would you recommend to make a new crossmember?
Thanks for your assistance.
Rgds Mark

Hi Mark.

this sounds like a tricky situation.

Even if the new crossmember is 4cm further back - I believe it might limit your possibilities to move your seats back. Either way, I would recommend putting in new seat floorboards and test seat location. I decided to replace the 65mm high wooden seat supports with 50x50mm metal square-tubes - something I can really recommend as the seats will be slightly lower and 70mm further to the rear. (See below)
Additionally, the original cover for the leaf springs and the Armstrongs will not fit anymore.

Thinking about it - personally, I would tend to modify the new chassis and make a new crossmember.


Regards
Tim