 GT-Four Superstrut Suspension and Brake Conversion Questions.. |
 Jul 26, 2011 - 3:52 PM
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I have read through tons of info about the differences between the standard McPherson and Superstrut Suspension systems but there is not a complete explination about doing the actual conversion (not that I found anyways).
I have a complete GT-Four Clip so I have the entire system BUT the clip is RHD. Im converting it over to a ST204 LHD... Do I need to use the GT-Four Rack and Pinion? If so its RHD... it wont work, correct.. What am I missing here.. Also, I am not doing any drivetrain swaps as of right now. I want the car on the road and want to tackle this one step at a time. Will the ST205 Axles work with the S54 Trans? Or will the standard axles in the car fit into the ST205 Hubs? Custom?? I would like to tackle this asap asuming Im not in over my head. I was going to just swap the entire subframe suspension, brakes... all in one shot. Let me know if Im crazy or this is more complex than Im thinking. Thanks, Brian Oh, before anybody tells me how crappy the Superstrut system is and Im crazy for converting.... I know, I just want it... |
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Jul 14, 2012 - 9:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 6, '11 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Well my LHD German ST205 Steering rack was installed and then removed due to a fracture at the aluminum casting. I used a standard rack to replace it (with the superstrut setup) to get the car on the road again. Well its all aligned and it technically has clearance issues. When its on the ground its ok... the tie rods clear the frame/unibody mounting position by a HAIR! But when its in the air it wants to bind very little on the frame at full lock. Honestly the chances of the car being fully turned while hitting serious enough whoops to make it hit anything is slim, but not good enough for me. Im going to be machining some custom inner tie rod ends to allow the use of the ST205 outer (curved cast iron) tie rod ends for full clearance. I also have some interesting information to report on these steering racks (LHD German ST205, RHD JDM ST205, LHD USDM ST204). Ill gather up my info and post back a bit later.
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Aug 10, 2012 - 1:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE (black93hardtop @ Jul 14, 2012 - 10:20 AM)  Well my LHD German ST205 Steering rack was installed and then removed due to a fracture at the aluminum casting. I used a standard rack to replace it (with the superstrut setup) to get the car on the road again. Well its all aligned and it technically has clearance issues. When its on the ground its ok... the tie rods clear the frame/unibody mounting position by a HAIR! But when its in the air it wants to bind very little on the frame at full lock. Honestly the chances of the car being fully turned while hitting serious enough whoops to make it hit anything is slim, but not good enough for me. Im going to be machining some custom inner tie rod ends to allow the use of the ST205 outer (curved cast iron) tie rod ends for full clearance. I also have some interesting information to report on these steering racks (LHD German ST205, RHD JDM ST205, LHD USDM ST204). Ill gather up my info and post back a bit later. Thanks, Brian update. also any luck on those custom end tie rods?! for other members -------------------- Group buy to replicate Narrow E series transaxle parts
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black93hardtop GT-Four Superstrut Suspension and Brake Conversion Questions.. Jul 26, 2011 - 3:52 PM
jordisonjr You are putting superstrut from the gt four clip, ... Jul 26, 2011 - 4:14 PM black93hardtop Yes Sir Jul 26, 2011 - 5:37 PM jmeyer You need the steering rack from the clip. So if yo... Jul 27, 2011 - 1:25 PM BonzaiCelica nobody said it was crappy! only a bitch to mai... Jul 27, 2011 - 7:26 PM LimitedGT4 did it just recently, dont need/cant use the rackn... Jul 27, 2011 - 10:43 PM black93hardtop Thanks for all the replies. I know its not easy an... Jul 28, 2011 - 8:03 PM LimitedGT4 Dude no need to modify to make it "work... Jul 28, 2011 - 8:26 PM black93hardtop Did you do this on a ST model or GT? From what I s... Jul 28, 2011 - 11:46 PM LimitedGT4 They look diff but the overall length and bolt siz... Jul 29, 2011 - 11:29 AM black93hardtop So you dont have the big cast bent tie rod end tha... Jul 29, 2011 - 3:31 PM LimitedGT4 those parts look ROUGH man i would probably think ... Jul 29, 2011 - 6:41 PM black93hardtop The ST205 parts are actually in excellent shape. n... Jul 29, 2011 - 8:43 PM LimitedGT4 Aaa thats wat i thought but didnt wanna make an a*... Jul 29, 2011 - 9:14 PM black93hardtop Im going to compare my st204 (GT) to the st205 (GT... Jul 29, 2011 - 9:42 PM
Green_MachToy QUOTE (black93hardtop @ Jul 30, 2011 - 2... Jul 30, 2011 - 2:28 PM black93hardtop While LimitedGT4 has been a GREAT help and I have ... Jul 30, 2011 - 4:55 PM LimitedGT4 pics,
couldnt use the paint to edit these ill try... Jul 30, 2011 - 2:24 PM LimitedGT4 So how diff would the gt rack b from the st is th... Jul 30, 2011 - 5:13 PM black93hardtop I have the entire ST205 and ST204 assemblies out. ... Jul 30, 2011 - 5:51 PM black93hardtop Ok, here is some info. I used a tape measure so it... Aug 10, 2011 - 11:27 PM BonzaiCelica dude they are the same https://www.1sttoyotaparts.... Aug 11, 2011 - 12:34 AM black93hardtop QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Aug 11, 2011 - 12... Aug 11, 2011 - 11:39 AM BonzaiCelica I wouldn't risk it if I were you. You might ef... Aug 11, 2011 - 3:32 PM |
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