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VW LT doka with Nissan leaf

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Right. I guess I should start posting a couple pictures. lol
This is the subframe for the project. It will bolt right up under the frame after I take out the existing axle and leaf spring system. I am making the halfshaft extensions now at the moment and just waiting for an air bag suspension system to show up.
I have the complete Leaf loom but there are a lot of inputs to the breaking system, hall sensors, steering sensor (I'm not sure I have that component), yaw sensor, and they all work to control the ABS system. Any insight into simplifying this mess would be appreciated.

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CanadaLT28 said:
Ahh, I didn't see that link. In my case I am doing 4WD by using two complete Leaf drivetrains so I have no need for the clutch. Can't help you there.
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Hi,

looking at using a leaf drive in my conversion. Any chance you can provide the dimensions on the motor case length? (and ideally the motor case diameter too)?

Also curious if you're integrating the Leaf's liquid cooling with the existing radiator, or doing something else entirely. I've subscribed to this thread, really excited to see how it turns out.
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Hi,

looking at using a leaf drive in my conversion. Any chance you can provide the dimensions on the motor case length? (and ideally the motor case diameter too)?

Also curious if you're integrating the Leaf's liquid cooling with the existing radiator, or doing something else entirely. I've subscribed to this thread, really excited to see how it turns out.
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I don't have the dimensions off hand but they are available somewhere on the tinterweb. I wil be using a VW passat rad (because I already have it) to cool the motors/inverters and to provide cooling to the Volt batteries. I have a separate heater to heat the batteries if needed.
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Thanks. I’m curious about the motor dims because the ones I’ve found don’t specify if it’s the 2011-2012 motor or 2013-2017 motor, and Everything I’ve found includes the motor AND inverter/controller.

I like the idea of recycling the existing radiator system.

Really looking forward to seeing how this conversion turns out.
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CanadaLT28 said:
Well Folks, the project is on. I have decided to start with a new frame which is designed to hold 4 Volt packs (hopefully I will be able to get double the range from the same weight in a few years). I am now in the process of locating the suspension points on the rear. The bag on the suspension is just outside of the connection between the rails and rear cross member so it should be plenty strong when I get the gussets welded on.
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Awesome!

Are you finding that salvage EV packs are becoming more and more popular? I feel like as i've watched auto auction sites there seems to be slightly more interest.
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