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Old 27th February 2017, 13:15
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Hi

The X19 uprights you show look very similar to the ones I had on a fiat 128 coupe years ago. The 128 coupe was front wheel drive so these arms were bolted to the steering rack. As they were transferred to the back in the mid-engine X19 a fixed stay must have been incorporated to stop rear wheel steer.
The deon uses a lancia beta front upright at the rear with a fixed location built into the rear top wishbone. Metal brackets then bolt to the strut mounting holes to attach the top suspension.
The deon front ones were taken from a fiat 124,and later a lada riva. And unbelievably still available new from lada complete with hub/bearings and brake discs!!
ian
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