p4u1 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Im replacing my chassis rails and im finding it hard to get some replacements so im going to get some made up on a cnc press would 5 mm mild steel be up to the job and its got to hold the weight of the car. any reccomendation are welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Sounds like it'd do the job to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4u1 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Its got to hold the weight of the escort and give me some where to bolt the diff cradle might double it where its going to bolt to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Its got to hold the weight of the escort and give me some where to bolt the diff cradle might double it where its going to bolt to itWell when you think back to the old Escort's and Cortina's and that, the spring hangers held the weight of the axle etc, believe me, that metal was a bit thinner than 5mm, we're talking 1-2mm. I reckon 5mm box section is overkill, but stronger is better. Or, what you could do is find out how thick an RS2000 rear chassis legs are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I had one of my rails replace on my Escort not long ago the bodyshop managed to source a proper one from their parts suppliers and it's a good match it was from a mk5 but it was exactly the same shape as the mk6 rail. So I would say go round some bodyshops and see what body parts suppliers they use and then go direct to the suppliers job done therefore what you can do is to see if you can use the new panels to replicate the rails in 5mm thickness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4u1 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 I was going to make some templates of the rails on my car now plus add a bit where i need it to mount the diff cradle and get a company to cut and press them into shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etrebus Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I was going to make some templates of the rails on my car now plus add a bit where i need it to mount the diff cradle and get a company to cut and press them into shape2mm will be plenty strong enough just reinforce areas around mounting points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersport Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 give turbobreakers a call, as they have both covers and full rails in stock. 01202 547070 www.rsturbos.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 chassis rails on ebay,mk5 ones,but as said same as mk6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4u1 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Pointless spending £100 a side on standard rail to have to mod them anyway. thanks for your answers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Pointless spending £100 a side on standard rail to have to mod them anyway. thanks for your answers guysLawl, the chassis rail we had made for the Cortina was about £10, yes £10. About 3ft of it i believe. Did get discount though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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