Clearencing frame horns for larger CV's

[SteveW]

How much clearence on the frame horns do I need for bus/944 CV's?

This is what I have at the moment (I did alot of work on it this morning with a blow torch and hammer!)





Thanks
Steve

[Turbo_Rich]

Looks a bit close to me, i'd give it a bit more clearance. Better to have a bit more than not enopugh- especially once its gone for paint! Ps car is looking fantastic. can't wait to see it all come together and in the flesh

[Mike Lawless]

Is it too late to raise the trans a little by modifying the mounts?

I've seen guys cut out a little of that section and weld in a curved plate, but it would be better not to compromise the strength there.

[Harry/FDK]

Is it too late to raise the trans a little by modifying the mounts?

I've seen guys cut out a little of that section and weld in a curved plate, but it would be better not to compromise the strength there.

Steve, i'm just a backyard mech. I'm going to do this next winter. And Mike gives us the solution. How much hammering can one do.
And keep strenght.
I think raising the tranny is the only way. (HOURS)

[RhoadsVW]

I did this on a 63 and i cut out the piece that touches,flipped it over and welded it back in,with a little carefull work on the welds its invisible,with solid mounts your box should never move in relation to the frame fork so even 1mm should be enough,but 3 or 4mm would be plenty

cheers richie,uk

[SteveW]

Thanks guys 

I did think about raising the tranny but I guess it is a bit too late, I reckon with a little bit more 'work' I'd get a decent gap there, I mocked up the CV joint and axle today and it all clears nice but obviously its not under load..