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November 2004
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AE86 into TA22
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Mon, 17 January 2005 18:08
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Hi,
This follows on from a previous topic regarding fitment of rack & pinion steering to a Celca TA22 (and the KE70 conversion for an RA28).
It seems to me there is a striking similarity between an AE86 chassis and a TA22 chassis.
I know from my contacts over here that I can use AE86 stub-axels to give me an easy vented disc conversion. I'm guessing from this there must be very little difference (if any) with the steering knuckles and track control arms.
I also understand that an AE86 rear axel will bolt straight into a TA22 to give me LSD and rear discs.
AE86 uprated poly bushes for the rear upper & lower lateral rods fit a TA22.
Whiteline Suspensions' Roll Centre Adjust Kit & Adjustable Panhard Rod quote the same part numbers for both models.
I have read the Todd Stevens "4AG into TA22" article and he states -
"Oh, and the sump? the stock sprinter sump clears the cross member beautifully, as if it was made to be there. This may be due to there being very little change in the suspension setup on these early RWD Toyota coupes"
and -
"The mounts on the factory TA22 cross member bolt up directly to the T50 Sprinter Gearbox and when bolted to the engine, we made it so that the stock TA22 cross member holding the T50 gearbox lined up with a set of bolt holes already in place in the chassis"
and -
"For the speedo drive, the existing TA22 speedo drive is a direct swap into the later model Sprinter T50 gearbox".
I recently had my head under an AE86 and noticed that the steering column comes through the bulkhead at the same low position as my TA22.
So I'm thinking -
If I can make the AE86 engine cross-member fit my TA22, I'm sure I could marry the existing steering column to the rack and pinion without too much difficuly.
The 4AG bolts straight in (hopefully matching those existing holes for the gearbox) and voila ! easy conversion ??
OK, reality trip here. I know nothing is THAT easy, but it does seem like a bloody good idea.
I've been offered a rot-box AE86, so all the parts I need are waiting for me.
You seem like a knowledgeable bunch, so would apprieciate your comments.
Has this been done before ? Any reason why it wouldn't work ? Am I dreaming ?
Thanks in advance, Rob 
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AE86 into TA22
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NAMDAMAMI | Mon, 17 January 2005 18:08 |
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ae95 | Mon, 17 January 2005 20:12 |
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ozboy | Tue, 18 January 2005 02:29 |
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munki | Tue, 18 January 2005 02:52 |
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NAMDAMAMI | Tue, 18 January 2005 07:47 |
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vin91 | Fri, 21 January 2005 09:23 |
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NAMDAMAMI | Fri, 21 January 2005 14:02 |
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vin91 | Sat, 22 January 2005 01:26 |
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Hodgie | Sat, 22 January 2005 12:11 |
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silly | Sun, 23 January 2005 06:05 |
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NAMDAMAMI | Fri, 03 June 2005 16:04 |
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Purple_Beasty | Sat, 04 June 2005 06:07 |
