nova-baz Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 hi all does any one know if a scimitar ha6a axle will fit my mk1 cavalier? or is it the ha5 that i will need? my cavalier is a 1979 T gls coupe! cheers gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I know that you can fit a Dana rear axle from a Volvo. Those things can´t be broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason b Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 you need the salisbury 6ha as found in later scimitars (SE6 type) - this is the one that is correct track width for a mk1 cav/manta b you of course realise that it isnt a direct swap.... merely that the track width is the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 My advice Measured this one up as its what i'll be using buy the standard manta spring cups repair sections from klokkerholm weld them to the scimitar 4ha se6 axle in correct location weld on the mounting point for the manta panhard rod and adapt a 4 link kit for the top links use scimitar standard links and superflex poly bushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova-baz Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 cool thanks for the help! just one more thing is the se6 the same as a se6a axle? cheers gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 there are different widths of salisbury 4ha axles. i have one off a se5 scimitar which is ideal for an a series or you can have the se6 axle what would be ideal for a b series. dont forget guys the jag diff does not just fit in and work there is a bit more work that undoing a few nuts and bolts dropping a diff in the casing and away you go. are the repair panels for the spring cups strong enough the ones i saw looked not as thick metal as the original so may not take the strain. when you weld on your brackets dont get too much heat in the axle casing or it will buckle then you have to get it straightened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cact1972 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) I have a 4ha on my ascona with a dana LSD! Mounted with commodore lower arms and 5 link upper arms. Wider one for the manta/ascona and the shorter one for manta A ,kadett/chevette. Retropower are the guys to speak to on this as they have a vast knowledge on these axles. Agree with Rutts not too much heat! Edited September 22, 2011 by cact1972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova-baz Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 cheers for all the help! :thumbup:thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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