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brett_32i · 01-09-2005, 00:58

i was reading today on the net that the el watts link hat pin was lowered by 20mm to lower the roll centre.
was there any other changes of this pin on other models?

allans · 01-09-2005, 12:20

Hi,
The upper rear trailling arm changed in length and mounting points.
Allan

brett_32i · 01-10-2005, 22:13

thanks al, but im after specific changes to the location of the pivot point of the watts link on the diff cover.

XRO6 · 01-16-2005, 23:32

As you stated earlier, the pivot point on the diff hat is 20 mm lower on the el than the ef

brett_32i · 01-21-2005, 22:04

do you know if the body pivot points were also lowered to keep link arms horizontal?

XRO6 · 01-26-2005, 17:34

The watts linkage arms are not horizontal any way and they are attached to the diff housing and not the body. The only difference is the location of the pivot point on the diff housing.

brett_32i · 01-29-2005, 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by XRO6

and they are attached to the diff housing and not the body.

the arms are attached at the other end to the body. thats how they manage to eliminate lateral movement of the vehicles body in relation to the diff housing.