Long differential studs

[DrKai]

I can see a number of places with the longer studs required to fit the lowering block for mk1, and non-rotoflex mk3. However only standard studs for a rotoflex mark 3.

Is there any difference between them? If so does anyone know where to source the longer studs for a rotoflex mk3?

Thanks

Kai

[Nigel Clark]

Usually, Rotoflex GT6s sit low already, sometimes too low in my experience. I would question the reason for wanting a lowering block on a Rotoflex GT6.

Maybe it's just me but the back of my car was always low, never needed lowering. Perhaps I need to diet?!

Nigel

[Qu1ckn1ck]

With a new rear spring my rotoflex Mk3 was too high at the back so we fitted longer studs with a lowering block.  The studs came from Canley but we had to use a die nut to extend the threads further down the studs as otherwise they would not clamp on the Mk3 spring.  

[Clive]

I used some head studs from a spitfire engine on a car..... On my herald I bought bolts, which required careful measurement. They were needed as there was inadequate clearance above the spring to get studs in (courier spring plus 1" lowering block -awesome handling)

[Mjit]

1 hour ago, clive said:

I used some head studs from a spitfire engine on a car..... On my herald I bought bolts, which required careful measurement. They were needed as there was inadequate clearance above the spring to get studs in (courier spring plus 1" lowering block -awesome handling)

I've got lowering block+longer studs on my Spitfire and have to remember to roll the spring top forwards after sliding it across the car and before seating it so I can drop the studs through the spring box.  There's then (just about) enough room to giggle everything in to position.

[Pete Lewis]

like Clive i had long studs with a courier spring and  1" block but made a rubber cover for the tunnel as the studs fouled the orig tin cover plate 

which does made  a good racket you dont need .

pete

[DrKai]

Thanks. I'll get on to Canleys. Yes looking at it I expect some modification to the cover plate will be required 

[Pete Lewis]

Bill at  rarebits4classics made some from abs  deeper to accommodate  the long studs   he sells some part on FB but not seen these 

i used a piece  of truck mud flap screwed down to seal the aperture on my Vit6.

pete

[Mjit]

I managed to keep the standard cover with a (I think 3/4") lowering block but did need some creativity.

1. Fit longer studs.
2. Fit nylock.
3. Hacksaw studs flush with top of nylocks.
4. ...run around on a Saturday trying to find somewhere to buy pair of 3/8" UNF half nuts so you can remove the studs the next time you need to remove the spring.