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Re: Help identify my struts + possible brake upgrades! Pics (Warning 56kers!) Sat, 08 October 2005 13:44 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
This might sound retarded, but some of the front wheel drive struts may fit in there. You'll HAVE to get the end of the CV and bolt it in as normal to hold it together but it does open a wider range of choices should you get desperate.

AFIK my ae82 has ae92 struts/hubs. Since the only real difference is the CV; the balljoint, strut top and steering arm will probably fit up fairly easy. You will probably end up with a slightly wider track (because the balljoint isnt directly under most struts) and a little negative camber.
Wider track couldnt really hurt, but camber would need to be checked.

It'll also open up a wider range of shocks if you pick the right struts.

Assuming your strut is out, it sould only take about 15mins to check. I'd probably take all the bolts out at home, put them back in, drive to a wrecker, jack it up, take the strut out and try a few alternatives.

Just dont forget the CV end if you decide fwd struts might work.
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