Capri Rear suspension?

The-Ry-Man06

I was thinking recently of getting the rear spring from a 2.8 capri to put in my 1.6 laser. But thought if im going to that trouble why not put in the LSD from a 2.8 too? is it a case that i could buy the whole rear axle and simply put it into mine or how can this be done? I have no idea of the amount of work needed but im guessing it could be quite difficult?

maidhc

Why go to the expense of getting an LSD, and potentially getting in refurbished for a 1.6?

Whosbetter?

It shouldn't be difficult at all.
I've changed rear springs on Capris in the past & as far as I can rem, the rear axle is only held in by 4 U-Bolts. 2 on either side.
There could be an axle locating kit on some cars, but again,only a question of undoing a few bolts.
Also, you'd have to disconnect the rear brakes,again, not difficult.
I have no experiance of 2.8 models, so I don't know how their axles differ from the smaller models.

bo-bo

The-Ry-Man06 wrote: »

I was thinking recently of getting the rear spring from a 2.8 capri to put in my 1.6 laser. But thought if im going to that trouble why not put in the LSD from a 2.8 too? is it a case that i could buy the whole rear axle and simply put it into mine or how can this be done? I have no idea of the amount of work needed but im guessing it could be quite difficult?

only the 2.8 special had a limited slip diff, just for your own info incase you get caught when buying one.

tbh its not worth it (unless you have long term plans for a power hike). The 2.8 axle had a different final drive ratio to your 1.6 item, so bear that in mind too.

if you do decide to change though, its a relatively simple affair.