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post 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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post Jul 29, 2011 - 9:42 PM
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Im going to compare my st204 (GT) to the st205 (GT4) tomorrow... Id like to see the AT200 (ST) in comparison as well.

Thanks,
Brian
post Jul 30, 2011 - 2:28 PM
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QUOTE (black93hardtop @ Jul 30, 2011 - 2:42 AM) *
Im going to compare my st204 (GT) to the st205 (GT4) tomorrow... Id like to see the AT200 (ST) in comparison as well.

Thanks,
Brian

I did it on my ST. Everyone has given you the ansers...use your LHD Rack and replace everything else from the Clip. Did yours also include the Sway Bar? THat was a pain for me to source with the correct links. THe rear pieces to complete the conversion to AWD are much more of a PITA to get in.

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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
- - black93hardtop   Well my LHD German ST205 Steering rack was install...   Jul 14, 2012 - 9:20 AM
- - BonzaiCelica   QUOTE (black93hardtop @ Jul 14, 2012 - 1...   Aug 10, 2012 - 1:23 AM


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